Hot Club of Detroit at Collomore Concert Series at Chester Meeting House

A jazz ensemble specializing in the Gypsy jazz sound made famous by guitarist Django Reinhardt, the Hot Club of Detroit was formed in 2001 by Reinhardt disciple and virtuoso guitarist Evan Perri. In 2012, the Hot Club of Detroit’s “Junction” displayed an electrifying and visionary ensemble that takes the traditions pioneered by Reinhardt and spins them in a way that's both reverent and refreshingly contemporary. Evan Perri, lead guitar: While still a fan of greats like Pat Martino and Kenny Burrell, he vividly remembers hearing Django for the first time and thinking, "This is it. This is what I've been looking for." The HCOD was born out of his desire to recreate the sound he describes as "Parisian Café 1936, but with better sound equipment" in Detroit. Julien Labro, accordion: Renowned as one of today’s foremost accordion and bandoneón players, he has won many international competitions. Ivan Peña, rhythm guitar: He has forged a career as a jazz guitarist around US and Europe. ...

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A jazz ensemble specializing in the Gypsy jazz sound made famous by guitarist Django Reinhardt, the Hot Club of Detroit was formed in 2001 by Reinhardt disciple and virtuoso guitarist Evan Perri. In 2012, the Hot Club of Detroit’s “Junction” displayed an electrifying and visionary ensemble that takes the traditions pioneered by Reinhardt and spins them in a way that's both reverent and refreshingly contemporary. Evan Perri, lead guitar: While still a fan of greats like Pat Martino and Kenny Burrell, he vividly remembers hearing Django for the first time and thinking, "This is it. This is what I've been looking for." The HCOD was born out of his desire to recreate the sound he describes as "Parisian Café 1936, but with better sound equipment" in Detroit. Julien Labro, accordion: Renowned as one of today’s foremost accordion and bandoneón players, he has won many international competitions. Ivan Peña, rhythm guitar: He has forged a career as a jazz guitarist around US and Europe.
Jordan Schug, bass: Aside from playing the double bass, he is also a jazz cello player, and for the past two years has played bass in 5ths tuning, following in the footsteps of bassist Red Mitchell.

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