Sun 8/9 @ 4PM
Gypsy jazz, a European version of American jazz developed and popularized in the 1930s by jazz legends, violinist Stephane Grappelli and guitarist Django Reinhardt, seems to be increasing in popularity these days.
Among those playing it is a quartet of seasoned Cleveland musicians who have come together as Hot Djang to play the style along with other early forms of jazz. It features guitarist Kevin Richards, well known in Cleveland music circles for founding the Fairmount School of Music and Roots of American Music; guitarist Brad Smedley, who has played in various roots-music ensembles; Kent State music professor Bryan Thomas on upright bass; and violinist Reed Simon, who’s been active in Cleveland’s jazz scene for more than 30 years.
The group will play a free concert on the lawn of the Garfield Memorial in Lake View Cemetery as part of its summer concert series.
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