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More than seven decades after the innovations of the Quintette du Hot Club de France, featuring guitar virtuoso Django Reinhardt, combos called Hot Clubs carry on the gypsy jazz sound around the globe—in Tokyo, San Francisco, Seattle, Sweden, Norway, Austria, and many other locales. None, however, offers a fresher take on the tradition than does the Hot Club of Detroit, led by fast-fingered Reinhardt disciple Evan Perri.

Unlike the instrumentation of original Paris-based quintet, comprising Reinhardt, violinist Stephane Grappelli, two rhythm guitarists, and a bassist, the current Hot Club of Detroit is made of guitarist Perri, accordionist Julien Labro, soprano and tenor saxophonist Carl Cafagna, rhythm guitarist Paul Brady and bassist Andrew Kratzat. The fibrous accordion tones of Labro, a native of Marseilles, France, links the Detroit quintet to the French musette style from which gypsy jazz partially sprung, while Cafagna’s robust saxophone work introduces bop and post-bop elements to gypsy jazz.

Special Guests available Cyrille Aimée	Cyrille's vocal stylings are synonymous with musical genius. Her culturally rich background has supplied her with the driving force of Dominican rhythm and the incredible swing of the French Gypsies. Taking these natural abilities with her across the world, she has done nothing short of receiving rave reviews and a loyal following in each country she graces with her voice. "We'll Be Together Again" "Que_Reste-t'il"
Larry Coryell	Larry has remained in the pantheon of great jazz guitarists for more than forty years. His personal philosophy of music has kept his playing fresh and exciting and makes each of his personal appearances or recordings a special event. The late 60’s and early 70’s saw Larry as one of the most in-demand guitarists, not only in jazz but in all musical genres. It was during this time that Larry released a series of critically acclaimed albums for Vanguard. In 1974, Larry formed The 11th House, one of the most popular and successful fusion bands of its time. "The Dragon Gate" from "Laid Back & Blues" (mp3)
Connie Evingson	Connie Evingson, a native of Minneapolis, has appeared in clubs and concert halls across the U.S., Europe and Japan, and has been a guest soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra and the Toronto Symphony conducted by Doc Severinsen. She has performed across the world in the Vocalessence Music Series with Bobby McFerrin. She is the creator of the original stage production, "Fever, A Tribute to Peggy Lee," which she has performed at theatres across the country and New York's Town Hall. She has been featured on the Smithsonian's "Jazz Singers" radio series and numerous times on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion. Connie Evingson and Hot Club's "Gypsy In My Soul" Connie Evingson and Hot Club's "Nature Boy"

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