Movie superstar Leonardo DiCaprio stopped by The Django All Stars gig at Birdland NYC on Friday. Scroll down for a photo of him with the band! The show was part of the annual DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL, produced by Pat Philips and Ettore Stratta.
The Django Reinhardt NY Festival returns with The Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz headed by the very talented guitarist Samson Schmitt, son of legendary gypsy guitarist/violinist Dorado Schmitt. 'The greatest jazz show in town' says Will Friedwald of The Wall Street Journal.
Grande Absente and Air France present the return of 'The Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz' at the DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL, today, June 25 - 30 at Birdland.
The Django Reinhardt NY Festival returns with The Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz headed by the very talented guitarist Samson Schmitt, son of legendary gypsy guitarist/violinist Dorado Schmitt. "The greatest jazz show in town" says Will Friedwald of The Wall Street Journal.
Legendary gypsy guitarist/composer Dorado Schmitt from the Lorraine area of France, in the tradition of Manouche gypsy life and culture, taught his 3 sons to follow in his footsteps and become jazz afficionados in the style of the great late Django Reinhardt, renowned gypsy guitarist. Schmitt is known for his harmonious melodies, brilliant improvisations and extraordinary technique. He has performed at festivals around the world and with top Jazz luminaries Oscar Peterson, The Pizzarelli's , George Benson, Paquito D'Rivera, James Carter and more.
Legendary gypsy guitarist/composer Dorado Schmitt from the Lorraine area of France, in the tradition of Manouche gypsy life and culture, taught his 3 sons to follow in his footsteps and become jazz afficionados in the style of the great late Django Reinhardt, renowned gypsy guitarist. Schmitt is known for his harmonious melodies, brilliant improvisations and extraordinary technique. He has performed at festivals around the world and with top Jazz luminaries Oscar Peterson, The Pizzarelli's , George Benson, Paquito D'Rivera, James Carter and more.
Birdland (315 West 44th Street - between 8th & 9th Aves.) is pleased to welcome Pablo Ziegler's "Tango Conexion" with Special Guest, Regina Carter, tonight through Saturday, July 24-28, 2012, to the legendary jazz venue. Performances are at 8:30 and 11:00 p.m.
Birdland (315 West 44th Street - between 8th & 9th Aves.) is pleased to welcome Pablo Ziegler's "Tango Conexion" with Special Guest, Regina Carter, Tuesday through Saturday, July 24-28, 2012, to the legendary jazz venue. Performances are at 8:30 and 11:00 p.m.
Birdland (315 West 44th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues) is pleased to welcome Grammy Award-nominated singer Maureen McGovern in an exclusive one-week engagement (November 8-12).
Vocalist LENY ANDRADE returns to Birdland. Andrade, a queen of 'bossa nova' in Rio de Janeiro has been fascinating audiences in the New York area as well in the past several years since Producers Pat Philips and Ettore Stratta started bringing her to Birdland.
Stratta Philips Productions is pleased to present DJANGO IN JUNE as part of Django Reinhardt NY Festival featuring 'The Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz' at Birdland, June 28-July 3