Stephane Wrembel stands as one of the worlds most celebrated guitarists. Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of jazz, gypsy swing and world music enchanting audiences across the globe with his unique sound. Wrembel is also a highly respected composer. His original compositions have graced the acclaimed films Midnight in Paris (Bistro Fada), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (Big Brother) and Rifkins Festival (original score). Midnight in Paris won the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack At the 2012 Academy Awards, Wrembel was handpicked by renowned composer Hans Zimmer to join his All Star Band performing alongside luminaries like Esperanza Spalding, Pharrell, and Shelia E...
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Stephane Wrembel stands as one of the worlds most celebrated guitarists. Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of jazz, gypsy swing and world music enchanting audiences across the globe with his unique sound. Wrembel is also a highly respected composer. His original compositions have graced the acclaimed films Midnight in Paris (Bistro Fada), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (Big Brother) and Rifkins Festival (original score). Midnight in Paris won the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack At the 2012 Academy Awards, Wrembel was handpicked by renowned composer Hans Zimmer to join his All Star Band performing alongside luminaries like Esperanza Spalding, Pharrell, and Shelia E. With an already impressive discography of 19 albums released under his name and the pseudonym, The Django Experiment, Wrembel recently released a triptych-- 3 CDs entitled Phase 1, 2 and 3-- recorded with his band and Canadian improvisational pianist Jean-Michel Pilc. Released in April of 2024, the triptych has received glowing press in Downbeat, Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, New York Jazz Record and more. Wrembels collaborations with other top musicians such as mandolinist David Grisman and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Raul Midon highlight his remarkable versatility. Additionally, Wrembel is a dedicated musical director and educator. Since 2003, he has curated the Django a Gogo Music Festival, a celebrated week-long event honoring the Sinti guitar style, held in Maplewood, New Jersey, and in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Town Hall and featuring series of master guitar classes. Wrembel has shared the stage with legends including Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, The Roots, Medeski Martin Wood, Meshell Ndegeocello, John Scofield, Larry Keel, Stochelo Rosenberg, and SamBush. His performances on NPRs prestigious Mountain Stage and the syndicated radio show Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour further showcase his diverse talent. His performances transcend genre boundaries, offering something different to every music enthusiast. As he himself puts it, I just play my own music. Its not only for the rock music lover, the Django Reinhardt lover or jazz lover. Its for the music lover. Dont miss your chance to see Stephane Wrembel live with his world-class band, featuring JoshKaye on guitar and oud, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass and Nick Anderson on drums.
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