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Django’s Birthday Celebration!

January 22 @ 7:00 pm
$23.00
Gypsy jazz bands celebrating Django Reinhardt’s birthday with live music by Franglais, Petite Fleur, and Djangoland! Jam session follows!

We invite you to a birthday celebration of Django Reinhardt featuring Franglais, Petite Fleur, and Djangoland! Three bands influenced by Django’s music in different ways, followed by a short jam session. Celebrate in vintage style and enjoy an evening of incredible live music.

Franglais is a relentlessly creative yet deeply rooted Gypsy jazz band, recognized as one of the most dynamic and engaging ensembles of its kind in the United States. We invited a few friends to celebrate Django Reinhardt’s birthday!

  • Petite Fleur from Baltimore, MD features renowned guitarists Sami Arefin and Christie MacDonald.
  • Djangoland is an experiment in bringing Django-style music to a “NY” style ensemble.

 

  • Franglais: Ben Wood (guitar), Justin Lees (guitar), Eve Seltzer (vocals)
  • Petite Fleur: Sami Arefin (guitar), Christie MacDonald (guitar), Annie Bailey (bass)
  • Djangoland: Ori Chen (piano), Trevor Robinson (bass), Ben Wood (guitar/arranger), plus full horn section
  • @franglaisswings
  • @petitefleurband
  • @djangoland
  • @eveseltzersings
  • @7stringben
  • @orichenmusic
  • @trevor.robinson.5876

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Venue

  • ShapeShifter Lab
  • 837 Union Street, Ground Floor
    Brooklyn, NY 11215 United States
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