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Saratoga Springs, NY✭ Kish Selmer copy. I made it.
Hi everyone,
After getting back from Django in June 2011, I was looking for some sort of listing of ensembles or players in different areas of the country. I realize there are discussions for particular regions like, “GJ in NYC area”. What I don’t see anywhere online is a “listing” or “directory” of GJ ensembles or performers. This could be useful when you are looking for other people or groups, travelling to different regions, looking for someone for a gig, festival, a jam, etc.
So, I propose we start one here.
Here are some general guidelines that I think will keep this listing uncluttered and more useful:
1. Post only listings here, PLEASE. Keep other communications out of the listing discussion. Use other discussions or private messaging for that. I started another discussion to discuss the listing discussion if necessary. (OK, this is getting nuts….)
2. Please post one message for your ensemble or yourself if you play solo. To update the info you should be able to edit your post in the future.
3. A photo as part of your listing to show your group is OK.
I propose a general format that would keep the listings more consistent and hopefully more useful for everyone. The easiest way to use it would be to copy the whole format, paste it into your message, and then replace the parentheses parts with your info. Just cut any parenthesis part you choose to leave blank.
I started the listing with the trio we are starting in Saratoga Springs as an example.
Gypsy Jazz Ensemble/Player Listing Format Follows
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Location: (City, State, Country)
Name: (list your ensemble name or individual name if not associated with a group)
Configuration: (individual, duo, trio, etc.)
Members: (Player -- instrument(s), Player -- instrument, etc.)
Repertoire: (briefly describe repertoire like, “strictly gypsy jazz”, “mainly gypsy jazz”, “gypsy jazz mix with standard jazz”, “GJ influenced jazz”, "swing with some GJ tunes", “everything Django ever recorded”, etc.)
Available for: (gigs, jams, festivals, lessons, workshops, etc.)
Contact Info: (list name(s), email, etc.)
Weblink(s): (post your webpage, blog, FB page, etc., address here [post the complete link including http:// to make the link active in the listing])
Notes/Comments:
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After getting back from Django in June 2011, I was looking for some sort of listing of ensembles or players in different areas of the country. I realize there are discussions for particular regions like, “GJ in NYC area”. What I don’t see anywhere online is a “listing” or “directory” of GJ ensembles or performers. This could be useful when you are looking for other people or groups, travelling to different regions, looking for someone for a gig, festival, a jam, etc.
So, I propose we start one here.
Here are some general guidelines that I think will keep this listing uncluttered and more useful:
1. Post only listings here, PLEASE. Keep other communications out of the listing discussion. Use other discussions or private messaging for that. I started another discussion to discuss the listing discussion if necessary. (OK, this is getting nuts….)
2. Please post one message for your ensemble or yourself if you play solo. To update the info you should be able to edit your post in the future.
3. A photo as part of your listing to show your group is OK.
I propose a general format that would keep the listings more consistent and hopefully more useful for everyone. The easiest way to use it would be to copy the whole format, paste it into your message, and then replace the parentheses parts with your info. Just cut any parenthesis part you choose to leave blank.
I started the listing with the trio we are starting in Saratoga Springs as an example.
Gypsy Jazz Ensemble/Player Listing Format Follows
=====================
Location: (City, State, Country)
Name: (list your ensemble name or individual name if not associated with a group)
Configuration: (individual, duo, trio, etc.)
Members: (Player -- instrument(s), Player -- instrument, etc.)
Repertoire: (briefly describe repertoire like, “strictly gypsy jazz”, “mainly gypsy jazz”, “gypsy jazz mix with standard jazz”, “GJ influenced jazz”, "swing with some GJ tunes", “everything Django ever recorded”, etc.)
Available for: (gigs, jams, festivals, lessons, workshops, etc.)
Contact Info: (list name(s), email, etc.)
Weblink(s): (post your webpage, blog, FB page, etc., address here [post the complete link including http:// to make the link active in the listing])
Notes/Comments:
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Comments
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, USA
Name: Hot Club of Saratoga
Configuration: Trio
Members: Chad Tallman – guitar, Chuck Kish – guitar, Craig Thaler -- violin
Repertoire: gypsy jazz
Available for: gigs, jams, festivals, other (talk to us)
Contact Info: Chuck Kish – <!-- e --><a href="mailto:hotclubofsaratoga@gmail.com">hotclubofsaratoga@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->, Chad Tallman -- <!-- e --><a href="mailto:chadt1@hotmail.com">chadt1@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->
Weblink(s): http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hot-Club- ... 29?sk=wall
Notes/Comments:
Name: Jill Martini Soiree
Configuration: Duo/Trio/Quartet, depending on gig
Members: Jill Martini - rhythm gtr/vocals, Alec Graham - double bass, Karen Darnall - violin, Miles Lang - guitar/mandolin
Repertoire: Gypsy Jazz, European folk, vocal jazz standards
Available for: (gigs, jams, festivals, lessons, workshops, etc.) Yes
Contact Info: Miles Lang - <!-- e --><a href="mailto:jmsoiree@gmail.com">jmsoiree@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->
Weblink(s):
http://www.jillmartinisoiree.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/jillmartinisoiree
http://www.myspace.com/jillmartinisoiree
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jill-Martini-Soiree/102738609783562
Notes/Comments:
http://www.jillmartinisoiree.com
Name: Swingology
Configuration: 4-7 players
Members: Ben Robertson, Vincent Leys, Kevin Cox - guitars; Andrew Kent - violin; John Malmstrom - clarinet; Cynthia Myers - vocals; Andy Connolly - bass.
Repertoire: mostly standard GJ repertoire plus some modern tunes, all in 1930s Hot Club style
Available for: weddings, conventions, house parties, dances, club dates, concerts, festivals, street fairs, wineries, bar mitzvahs, birthdays, and lots more that we probably haven’t thought of yet
Contact Info: Ben Robertson, ben at swingology dot ca
Weblink(s):
Web site: http://www.swingology.ca
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/swingology
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002710076967
Notes/Comments:
"It's a great feeling to be dealing with material which is better than yourself, that you know you can never live up to."
-- Orson Welles
I am seeking playing opportunities with gypsy swing bands. I know much of the Django repertoire and I'm a good sight reader and have good ears.
I have the gear and the car and I'm ready to play.
For more detail on me personally, please see the following websites:
http://www.reverbnation.com/gypsyswingcats
About: http://about.me/ricksteffens
Web: mirageband.tv/rick.html
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/richard.steffens1
Twitter: @mirageband
Any suggestions or leads you may have are appreciated.
Thanks for your consideration
Rick Steffens
cell 619-540-4747
email - <!-- e --><a href="mailto:ricksteffens1@gmail.com">ricksteffens1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->
Alto, soprano and tenor sax, guitar.
As yet unnamed duet with Robert Dukharm a classical violinist, pianist and organist. He and I have been working together for several months. Fun working with someone who has marvellous technique and is just learning the language.
We have branched out to doing a few of Paganini's violin and guitar sonatas. Starting to work on improvisations on those. We will start gigging in January.
contact <!-- e --><a href="mailto:jay.jennings@shaw.ca">jay.jennings@shaw.ca</a><!-- e -->
Name: Club Django Toronto
Configuration: Sextet
Members: John Farrell –lead guitar,Wayne Nakamura-rhythm guitar, Rodion Boshoer-violin, Abbey Sholzberg- Double bass, Gerry Duligal-piano accordion
Repertoire: gypsy jazz
Available for: gigs, jams, festivals, concerts and private functions
For bookings and further information, please email clubdjango@yahoo.ca
Weblink(s): http://www.clubdjangotoronto.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Club-Djan ... 0492912504
Notes/Comments:
<img style="-webkit-user-select: none; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; " src="http://clubdjangotoronto.com/images/MontrealJazzFest2004_1.jpg" width="128" height="57">
St. Louis based quartet playing tunes from 1898-1935 (ok, we cheat on that with some Django tunes) with gypsy jazz overtones. Instrumentation: two guitars, accordion, cornet, and three of us sing. We have 2 CDs on iTunes, music videos and our schedule on our website:
www.wackadooswing.com.
Paul Davis: manouche guitar, vocal
Valerie Tichacek: accordion, vocal
Brian Reno: cornet, vocal
Mark Hrabovsky: Travis/Atkins picking guitar, percussion, kazoo
Akron Ohio based quartet. We do standard from Django to Metheny all on with some originals starting to surface.
We are trying to start a scene around NE ohio, anyone interested feel free to get a hold of us
Joe Terrett - Lead Guitar
Denny Jones -Violin
Jeremy Jones - Rhythm Guitar
Tim Akin - Bass
Moustache-Youself.com
Available for - we have played some weird places so go ahead and ask (the only no so far has been a strip joint!)
8)
Location: Dublin , Ireland
Name: Locoswing
Configuration: Quintette
Members: Rudy Bado, Mark dudley, Neal Wright, Smithy, Lia Wright
Repertoire: Gypsy jazz, standards-Available for: (gigs, jams, festivals, lessons, workshops, etc.)
Contact Info: <!-- e --><a href="mailto:locoswingband@gmail.com">locoswingband@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->
Weblink(s): http://www.locoswing.ie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcegIWyCI8k