George Cole and EUROCANA: Jazz Manouche, Uptown Swing, French Chanson

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George Cole and EUROCANA fill it to the brim with unforgettable music featuring three-part harmonies delivered by top-tier vocalists and amazing instrumental virtuosity. Influenced by Django Reinhardt, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, and French chanson, the group swings with infectious joy, bringing audiences to their feet the old-fashioned way.   FEATURING: George Cole - guitar, vocals Madeline Tasquin - guitar, vocals, percussion Kaeli Earle - bass, vocals   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: San Franc...
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Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz (Night 2)

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Caminos Flamencos, an award-winning flamenco troupe, collaborates with members of gypsy jazz group Barrio Manouche to present two special nights of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes on December 14 and 15. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open in a free-style form much like a chamber jazz ensemble.   FEATURING: Jason “El Rubio” McGuire – acoustic guitar Felix de Lola – vocals Javi ...
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Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz (Night 1)

Flamenkeando Dec2018 Pcmayumiacosta E1542171917599
Caminos Flamencos, an award-winning flamenco troupe, collaborates with members of gypsy jazz group Barrio Manouche to present two special nights of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes on December 14 and 15. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open in a free-style form much like a chamber jazz ensemble.   FEATURING: Jason “El Rubio” McGuire – acoustic guitar Felix de Lola – vocals Javi ...
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French Oak Gypsy Band: French Gypsy Jazz & Dixieland Swing

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Join French Oak Gypsy Band as they take you on a caravan ride through many lands, with songs in French, Spanish, Roma, Catalan, Portuguese, Russian, and English. Highlighting both French music and the French relationship to American jazz, French Oak aims to reach into the depths of an emotion-fueled Piaf song and the light coquettishness of a Cole Porter tune. Featuring: Stella Heath - vocals Gabriel Pirard - guitar, harmony vocals Jimmy Inciardi - saxophone TBA - bass Learn more: Web...
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Seth Ford-Young Quartet: Chamber Music Meets Gypsy Jazz

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For a program of gypsy jazz-inflected tunes, Seth Ford-Young gathers a superlative cast featuring accordion master Rob Reich,  violinist Evan Price and rhythm guitarist Jason Vanderford. The evening will include new material combining the transparent textures and dynamic subtlety of chamber music with the ebullient bounce perfected by Django Reinhardt. A rhythmic catalyst in the Bay Area music scene for nearly two decades, Seth Ford-Young now resides in Los Angeles and has been a whirlwind of...
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