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Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration
Michigan's Djangophonique and Third Coast Swing played on Thursday, January 16, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor, honoring 115 years since Django Reinhardt's birth with a blend of jazz manouche and early jazz classics.
Djangophonique is an award-winning band led by guitarist Andrew Brown, who brings deep knowledge of Django Reinhardt's jazz manouche style after over a decade touring nationally. His bandmates Tyler Rindo (clarinet), Nick Martin (rhythm guitar), and Jorian Olk-Szost (upright bass) match his passion and skill, with vocalist Katie Smith adding a playful and soulful touch since 2023.
Third Coast Swing focused on the music of Django Reinhardt and his Hot Club of Paris from the 1930s and 40s, featuring Detroit native Dave Bennett, violinist Grant Flick, vocalist Ella Jury Jarvis, and pianist Andrew Henley. Ella and guitarist Kaedin Plummer enriched their repertoire with early jazz classics arranged to fit their eclectic style.
Third Coast Swing focused on the music of Django Reinhardt and his Hot Club of Paris from the 1930s and 40s, featuring Detroit native Dave Bennett, violinist Grant Flick, vocalist Ella Jury Jarvis, and pianist Andrew Henley. Ella and guitarist Kaedin Plummer enriched their repertoire with early jazz classics arranged to fit their eclectic style.
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