Opening Night Patio Party!

September 18th | 5:45 PM | Free to Attend!

Join us for the DjangoFestNW 2024 Kickoff Party on September 18, 2024, from 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM at WICA’s patio.

Enjoy an evening of fantastic music by Café Impromptu, featuring bassist Kristi O’Donnell, vocalist and accordionist Adrienne Reed, guitarist Jennie Mayer, saxophonist and clarinetist Tobi Stone, vocalist and percussionist Molly Felder and special guest lead guitarist, Lisa Liu.

Kick off DjangoFestNW 2024 with great company and wonderful tunes. Don’t miss out on the fun—see you there!

The HOT CLUB of TROY - Headliner

The Hot Club of Troy is honored to be joining you in Michael Nutt Hall for an evening of music inspired, and played, by the guitar master, Django Reinhardt.
The Hot Club of Troy has always honored the legacy, the compositions, and the varied musical styles, of Django. For DFNW 2024 we bring you the sound of the post-war (WWII) years., a collection of Django’s grooviest tunes.
With, Troy Chapman - Guitar,  Grant Neubauer - Piano,  Keegan Harshman - Bass, Mickey Grimm - Drums, Molly Felder - Vocals

Sam Farthing Trio - Opening Act

Twenty-one year old Sam Farthing is a skilled guitarist and songwriter from Baltimore, specializing in jazz manouche and gypsy music. At age ten Sam picked up the guitar and soon after started playing the music of his favorite guitarist, Django Reinhardt. With performances around the world at festivals like the Festival Django Reinhardt in France, Djangofest Northwest in Washington, Django sur Lennon in Ireland, Django a Gogo events around the USA, and the Charm City Django Jazz Fest at home in Baltimore, Sam has established himself as a notable figure in the genre. His commitment to musical authenticity and dedication to teaching have made him a respected mentor to many aspiring guitarists.

Sam Farthing - Guitar, Kevin Nolan - Rhythm Guitar, Simon Planting - Bass

CLARINET MARMALADE - Headliner

Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews is a versatile musician hailing from Whidbey Island. His musical journey began at the tender age of four with the violin, quickly transitioning to piano, and later mastering the clarinet and saxophone in middle school. These woodwinds have since become his primary focus.

Currently, Eric is an integral part of over a dozen bands across the Pacific Northwest. His performances span a wide array of settings and genres, with a particular emphasis on jazz. Whether playing locally or on international stages, Eric’s dynamic presence and musical prowess continue to captivate audiences.

Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews - clarinet, saxophone and piano, Jonathan Greene - clarinet and saxophone, Jonathan Doyle - clarinet and bass saxophone, Luca Pino - guitar, Julian MacDonough drums

THE IDIOMATIQUES - Opening Act

The Idiomatiques, based in Southern California, have captivated audiences throughout the past decade. Their musical influences are eclectic, encompassing rock, R&B, Latin, bossa nova, and both traditional and modern jazz, yet their music remains firmly rooted in the style of Django Reinhardt.

Their song "C’est La Vie" earned them the unique distinction of being the only Gypsy Jazz band to feature on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart, where it remained in the top 30 for eleven weeks. The band members have also contributed to the Sharmat/Andersson “Strings” albums, a staple on SiriusXM’s Escape channel for the past four years.

3 Parts Bourbon - Opening Act

Take one part Michael Gray, Pearl Django's fiddler extraordinaire, add one part jazz 'cellist James Hinkley (3-cent Stamp/Billet-Deux), round that out with a potent shot of virtuoso accordion from David Lange, and you have 3 Parts Bourbon

This performance is going to be something very cool & unique for a tasty afternoon experience!

(Possibly a few surprise guests as well!)

Not to be missed!

AURORE VOILQUÉ QUARTET

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20th | 7:30 PM | $60/70*

Aurore Voilqué, a violin prodigy since age 4, has journeyed from classical orchestras to the Paris metro, forming the Aurore Quartet in 2003. Her evolution into gypsy jazz led to collaborations with Thomas Dutronc and performances at major French jazz festivals and clubs. Notable achievements include playing at New York’s Birdland, recording the tribute album “Djangolized” with Rhoda Scott, and participating in international music projects. Her work spans from electro-jazz fusion to artistic partnerships, like with Angelo Debarre for the “Bohemian Waltz” album. Aurore’s influence extends to jazz programming and teaching, with performances across Europe and tributes to the late Belle Du Berry. Her passion for music continues to resonate on stages worldwide.

Sam Farthing - Guitar, Sami Arefin - Guitar, Aurore Volique - Violin, Dylan Perrillo - Bass

After 20 years, they are together again. At that time the word was: the current -and many say the finest- Robin Nolan Trio. We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Robin Nolan Trio! When one of the world's most celebrated gypsy jazz guitarists reworks the world's greatest bands’ music, magic can happen! George Harrison was a fan and friend of Robin Nolan, one of the world’s leading authorities on Gypsy Jazz. Harrison even named him one of his favorite guitarists! Nolan has a new instrumental album out on Harrison’s ‘Dark Horse Records’ and was recorded using three of George’s famous Beatles guitars. This is the first time these guitars have been recorded since the 1970s, an exciting prospect for all Beatles fans as well as lovers of the music of George Harrison and acoustic guitar. Robin and the trio will be playing songs from the new record, some original compositions, and, of course, some gypsy jazz classics!

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the legendary Angelo Debarre, a virtuoso of Romani jazz guitar. Born in the vibrant streets of Saint-Denis, Paris, Debarre’s passion for music ignited at the tender age of eight. His journey led him to form the Angelo Debarre Quintet in 1984, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances. In 1984, the guitarist Serge Camps opened the cabaret LA ROUE FLEURIE in Paris (Montmartre), where many musicians from the gypsy and gypsy scene followed. From 1985 on, he played every evening for 4 years with Angelo Debarre and Frank Anastasio. In 1989, the Norwegian producer Jon Larsen suggested that they record an album, which would be produced in Oslo. After two years of concerts together, Serge, Angelo, and Frank will each move towards different musical horizons before meeting again in 2024 to reform the Gypsy Guitars trio, which will perform in France and the USA for the Django a Gogo Festival before having the joy and honor of being invited by the DFNW.

Due to unforeseen circumstances Trio Dinicu is not able to perform.

We proudly present another side of the amazing world class trio Gypsy Guitars. Angelo, Serge, and Frank will be presenting a more Eastern European influence to their Django mastery repertoire. Don't miss this opportunity for a once in a lifetime chance to see the trio share their work in a new way.