Live Jazz in Melbourne

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN 6PM FOR A 6.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 6.30PM-8.10PM) Hot Club Swing’s unique style of French Gypsy Jazz is alive and well; music originating in the 1930s but still thriving in the 21st century. The group draws its influences from an exotic palate of Latin America, Eastern Europe and of course, classic American swing music, painting on a canvas that can be eloquently French, starkly rustic or darkly and romantically gypsy. The quintet features: Ben Calderazzo (leader/guitar); Sophia MacRae (Clarinet); Rob Gador (double bass); Jeremy Bourke (rhythm guitar), and Nadine Joy (vocals) and is inspired by the original masters, Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with influences from more modern groups from Europe and beyond. In their 30 years as a band, some notable performances include: Port Fairy Music Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, the 53rd National Jazz Convention, Boite World Music Café, inclusion on the charity CD Waterfront Christmas for United Way and support for Hank Marvin at the Oz Manouche Festival of Gypsy Jazz. Hot Club Swing's first two al

PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 6PM FOR A 6.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 6.30PM-8.10PM) The Music of Django Reinhardt with Quartet Nouvelle Few styles can be traced back in origin to a single individual as 'gypsy jazz' can with Django Reinhardt, who was at one point Europe's most prolific jazz musician. Despite being musically illiterate and only having two fingers in his left hand, Reinhardt pioneered an unmistakable, signature style of soloing and playful compositions that would set the stage for bebop guitar for the rest of the 20th century. Come along to watch some of Melbourne's most exciting, young gypsy jazz devotees pay homage to Django Reinhardt and his music! Band: Nick Gregory: Lead guitar Annwen Roberts: Violin Jeremy Bourke: Rhythm guitar Claire Abougelis: Upright bass Genre - G ypsy Jazz