Evan Christopher's Clarinet Road - the Music of Django à la Créole at Little Gem Saloon

The ambassador of New Orleans clarinet brings an acoustic performance of material inspired by his elegant touring group, “Django à la Créole,” to kick off summer. Don Vappie, Daniele Spadavecchia and James Singleton assist Evan’s signature blend of Gypsy Swing with the Spanish-tinged grooves of New Orleans and beyond. Critics remarking on Evan’s highly personal style have coined it as “close-encounter music” (New York Times) and have called his respect for the New Orleans clarinet tradition, “a triumph, joining the present seamlessly to a glorious past.” (The Observer, UK). Don’t miss this rare local performance that also celebrates the U.S...

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The ambassador of New Orleans clarinet brings an acoustic performance of material inspired by his elegant touring group, “Django à la Créole,” to kick off summer. Don Vappie, Daniele Spadavecchia and James Singleton assist Evan’s signature blend of Gypsy Swing with the Spanish-tinged grooves of New Orleans and beyond. Critics remarking on Evan’s highly personal style have coined it as “close-encounter music” (New York Times) and have called his respect for the New Orleans clarinet tradition, “a triumph, joining the present seamlessly to a glorious past.” (The Observer, UK). Don’t miss this rare local performance that also celebrates the U.S. release of his newest CD, Django à la Crèole: LIVE!

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