What you need to know:
Doors open at 7:00 pm for drinks and snacks.
The performance will feature two jazz sessions, starting at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm respectively.
Food and wine will be available to purchase throughout the night.
ONE OF FIDELIO’S MOST POPULAR GIGS, ARGUABLY THE BEST WAY TO
SPEND A MONDAY EVENING IN LONDON!
Django Reinhardt was a groundbreaking and deeply influential jazz guitarist. Born in Belgium in 1910 and raised in France, Reinhardt was of Romani heritage and overcame a life-changing injury that left two fingers of his left hand severely damaged. Despite this, he developed a unique style of playing that combined a distinctive and virtuosic technique with the expressive melodies of Romani music and the swing rhythms of jazz. Reinhardt co-founded the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, popularising the genre known as gypsy jazz. His contributions to jazz guitar and innovative improvisations continue to inspire musicians around the world to this day.
Join us as we celebrate Django’s iconic artistry with an evening of hot swing in the cafe’s downstairs bar. Our talented musicians draw inspiration from traditional Django, modern manouche, and even classical greats, creating a special homage to one of jazz’s true legends.
Lineup:
Ray Rafols – Violin
Cornelius Corkery – Guitar
Sol Grimshaw – Guitar
Toby Yapp – Bass