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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.

Django Festival Allstars with special guest Edmar Castañeda

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Direct from France, Django Festival Allstars bring the music of the legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt fully into the twenty-first century. This brilliantly cohesive group of musicians with their unique, high-energy performances pay tribute to Reinhardt, who is considered one of the greatest guitar players of all time and known for playing with an unmistakable cool and jumping joie de vivre.
The music speaks of Paris in the 20s and 30s when “gitane” music filled the air, in the cafés, the streets, in the countryside, a romantic Paris with lovers, campfires, a time of Montmartre, la belle époque, le Boudon café, café au lait, luscious pastry, and a great glass of wine. Django was "king". He teamed with Jazz Violinist Stephane Grappelli and made musical history.

Django Festival Allstars

Paul Mahder Gallery

The Django Festival Allstars bring the music of legendary Gypsy 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 honor the traditions of this “gypsy jazz,” adding their own interpretations, arrangements, and original compositions with stunning virtuosity.

The Django Festival Allstars

Lobero Theatre

The Django Festival Allstars bring the music of the legendary Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt into the 21st century. Their unique, high energy performance pays tribute to one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Reinhardt’s driving, swinging style of “hot jazz” sizzles as masterfully played by the Allstars, who unleash their own interpretations, arrangements and original compositions with stunning virtuosity.

Samson Schmitt

Guitarist

Events

24 - 26 Nov, 2023

Dorado Schmitt And Sons · San Francisco Jazz

Nov 10, 2023

Django Festival Allstars with special guest Edmar Castañeda · Royal Conservatory

Nov 19, 2022

Django Festival Allstars · 222

Nov 15, 2022

The Django Festival Allstars · Lobero Theatre

Jul 28, 2022

Django Festival Allstars · La Mirada Theatre

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