Researched musician profile
About Christophe Carington
Carington Swing's official biography identifies Christophe Carington as the Bay Area group's lead guitarist and describes an instrumentation of violin, bass, and guitars.[1]
The ensemble's original writing and arrangements start from the music associated with Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, then bring in Latin, Eastern European folk, and classical colors.[1]
Carington Swing
Carington leads the Bay Area ensemble on guitar in both standard repertoire and original compositions.[1]
Paris experience
The official biography documents Carington's time living in Paris and touring with the Hot Club of San Francisco.[1]
Expanded swing palette
The group combines its string-band instrumentation with Latin, folk, and classical influences.[1]