Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Celebrates Django Reinhardt's 101st birthday

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Celebrates Django Reinhardt's 101st birthday

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble is an instrumental group based out of Madison, Wisconsin. They are primarily influenced by the legendary Gypsy guitarist DJANGO REINHARDT. The ensemble also pulls influences from jazz, swing, traditional Latin, Parisian waltzes, and other vintage-jazz sources. Expect a range of tunes from the "Hot Swing" repertoire, originals and classic tunes done in a uniquely arranged style.

Come and join Caravan for a special concert to celebrate Django Reinhardt's 101st birthday! Django is a jazz icon, guitar legend, and Caravan's primary stylistic influence. The band will play a set heavy on the Django tunes, and talk a bit about Django to. Maybe there will even be some birthday cake.....

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