Swing Gitane
Jazz to Swing Too
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Swing Gitane was formed in Sonora in 2007 as a group of
local string musicians from a variety of musical backgrounds
including folk, bluegrass, classical and jazz. The band
draws its inspiration from the early to middle 20th century
swing music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli's Hot
Club of France. Swing Gitane's repetoire includes French
musette and gypsy styles as well as American, Latin and
cowboy jazz standards. Their infectious rhythms, vocal
harmonies and straight-ahead sound are guaranteed to set
your toes tapping and put a smile on your face.
Ralph Ashmead - Guitar
Rick Barlow - Violin
Stacy Boyce- Vocals
Susie Easley - Vocals
Dan Krynytzky - Guitar/Ukelele/Accordian
Matt Nesper - Bass