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Gypsy Jazz is in a class of its own when the Amati Schmitt All Star Quintet takes the stage for this lunchtime jazz. The music is definitely the closest you will get to a modern version of Django Reinhardt's captivating rhythms, and you can expect an almost magical atmosphere. The legendary French guitarist, Amati Schmitt, comes from an old gypsy family, where Gypsy Jazz is an integral part of everyday life.

Amati Schmitt All Star Quintet

Kedelhuset

Pioneering Romani jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt lamented that he might be neglected by history, but today the ebulliently swinging “jazz manouche” sound he created with French violinist Stéphane Grappelli is more pervasive than ever.

“Clearly born to the style,”(The New York Times) no one has done more to ignite interest in the idiom than dazzling French guitarist and violinist Dorado Schmitt. Born to Roma parents near the German border in Lorraine, Schmitt was weaned on traditional Romani music and jazz and established the Dorado Trio in 1978, becoming a leading figure on the international jazz manouche scene by the mid-90s.

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Dorado Schmitt And Sons

SFJAZZ Center

An unforgettable night of jazz and world music featuring two incredible artists from across the globe!

“Sensational... Standout performance... Hardest swinging band at the Newport Jazz Festival.” (Downbeat)

The Django Festival Allstars bring the music of the legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt fully into the 21st century. Their unique, high-energy performances pay tribute to Reinhardt who is considered one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Reinhardt’s driving, swinging style became known as “hot jazz” and it continues to grow in popularity throughout the world, in great part to the success of the Django Festival Allstars, who honour the traditions of the music, adding their own interpretations, arrangements, and original compositions with stunning virtuosity.

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Amati Schmitt

Events

Past events

Feb 7, 2026

Amati Schmitt All Star Quintet · Frokostjazzen

24 - 26 Nov, 2023

Dorado Schmitt And Sons · San Francisco Jazz

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