Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz at Sellersville Theater 1894

Carrying on the legacy of DJANGO REINHARDT, The Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz will take your breath away with their brilliant virtuosity, fast and furious rhythm and their romantic interpretations of new and traditional songs. The group’s unofficial leader, European guitar sensation Samson Schmitt, grew up in Strasbourg as part of the Manouche gypsy culture and the son of legend Dorado Schmitt. He’s joined by Parisians Ludovic Beier (accordion and accordina), Pierre Blanchard (violin), Doudou Cuillerier (rhythm guitar and vocalist) and Brian Torff (bass and played with Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz partner, violinist Stephane Grappelli). This is HOT JAZZ at its best!...

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Carrying on the legacy of DJANGO REINHARDT, The Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz will take your breath away with their brilliant virtuosity, fast and furious rhythm and their romantic interpretations of new and traditional songs. The group’s unofficial leader, European guitar sensation Samson Schmitt, grew up in Strasbourg as part of the Manouche gypsy culture and the son of legend Dorado Schmitt. He’s joined by Parisians Ludovic Beier (accordion and accordina), Pierre Blanchard (violin), Doudou Cuillerier (rhythm guitar and vocalist) and Brian Torff (bass and played with Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz partner, violinist Stephane Grappelli). This is HOT JAZZ at its best!

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