Hot Club of San Francisco - Original Gadjo
O's Notes: The Hot Club of San Francisco is a longstanding ensemble that has gone a long way towards maintaining the spirit and music of Django Reinhardt. The current configuration is a quintet featuring Paul “Pazzo” Mehling (g, banjo, vocal), Evan Zeppo Price (violin), Dexter Williams (b, tb), Jordan Samuels (g), and Nelson Hutchison (g). They are employing a couple of guest artists as well to add color and depth. “Manic Swing”, “I’ll Call You Back”, and “Dainty: Boop That Snoot” are a few of the best in a 14-song set. If you liked the music of guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli, circa 1930s, Original Gadjo is a great modern take!
D. Oscar Groomes
O's Place Jazz Magazine
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