Award-winning gypsy-jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel just released two new recordings, The Django Experiment I and The Django Experiment II. Both recordings feature Wrembel’s interpretation of songs by the late jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt as well as original compositions by Wrembel that pay homage to Reinhardt's distinct gypsy-jazz style. Released in conjunction with the Wrembel-produced Django A Gogo, a tribute concert held at Carnegie Hall, the albums suggest the man's talent on the six-string. Expect to hear songs from the two discs when Wrembel and his backing band return to Nighttown. (Niesel)
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