“Perhaps the most creative improviser in Gypsy jazz today, Mr. Wrembel plays the guitar with a rich and colorful lyricism.” –New York Times

Stephane Wrembel is quite simply one of the finest guitar players in the world. The breadth and range of his playing and compositions are unmatched. To say that Wrembel— who learned his craft among the Gypsies at campsites in the French countryside— has already had a remarkable career would be an under-statement. This prolific, virtuoso guitarist has been releasing a steady stream of music since 2006 and has truly made his mark as one of the most original guitar voices in contemporary music. Stephane Wrembel is widely known for “Bistro Fada”, the theme song from the 2011 Woody Allen Oscar winning film and Grammy Award winning soundtrack, Midnight In Paris.

“a revelation”    – Rolling Stone Magazine 

Evan Perri, guitar
Detroit-based guitarist Evan Perri is a versatile and expressive voice in today’s jazz scene, known for his fluid technique, rich harmonic sense, and stylistic range that bridges straight-ahead jazz, contemporary improvisation, and modern groove-based sounds. A former member of the acclaimed ensemble Hot Club of Detroit, Perri has performed extensively throughout the Midwest and beyond, appearing at leading venues and festivals while collaborating with a wide spectrum of artists across genres. His playing reflects a deep respect for the jazz tradition alongside a forward-looking approach, making him both a compelling bandleader and an in-demand sideman. Whether on stage or in the studio, Perri brings a distinctive musical perspective marked by creativity, sensitivity, and dynamic energy.

Jeff Pedraz, bass
Bassist Jeff Pedraz is a cornerstone of Detroit’s vibrant jazz community, recognized for his warm tone, impeccable time, and intuitive musicality. A longtime collaborator with many of the region’s top ensembles and bandleaders, Pedraz has performed with a wide array of Detroit-based jazz groups, contributing to the city’s rich musical legacy. Equally at home in small ensemble settings and larger groups, he is known as a dependable and deeply musical collaborator, supporting and elevating fellow artists with his nuanced approach to rhythm and harmony. With a style rooted in tradition yet adaptable to a variety of contemporary contexts, Pedraz continues to be a vital presence on the Midwest jazz scene.

“a revelation”    – Rolling Stone Magazine 

Born in Paris and raised in Fontainebleau, the home of Impressionism and Django, Wrembel has been based in the New York City region for the past 20 years and since his studies at Berklee. He has toured around the world, and is very active on the musical scene in many countries including USA, Canada, France, Israel and India. Recently, Stephane has performed as a headliner at the legendary Carnegie Hall and at The Town Hall in New York as well as at the Festival Django Reinhardt in France. Wrembel has also headlined at Lincoln Center, played major Festivals, recorded with mandolin legend David Grisman, toured with master violinist Mark O’Connor and shared stages with al long list of world renowned musicians

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Born in a sandstone victorian farmhouse that has been in his family since it was built four generations ago, Andrew Brown is the son of a Motown session musician and grew up listening to the sounds of his dad’s piano as he steeped in musical influences from Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder. As a young man returning from a trip to New Orleans with a newfound interest in Swing music, he co-founded the eclectic americana group Appleseed Collective, with whom he has toured 150+ dates a year. Traveling all over the continental United States, playing esteemed venues and festivals such as The Ark, Sisters Folk Festival, Wheatland, Cervantes Ballroom, Summercamp Music Festival, Schuba’s, and The Ann Arbor Folk Festival at Hill Auditorium, he cut his teeth as a guitarist, songwriter and band leader. Since slowing down his touring schedule in 2017 he began tirelessly practicing and performing the music of his favorite guitar player: Django Reinhardt. Since then he has studied at various music camps with many of the genres heavy hitting players such as Angelo Debarre, Sebastian Gineaux, and Gonzalo Bergara, and was even invited to back up Denis Chang at one of his concerts. Andrew currently plays throughout Michigan with his own project Djangophonique, his band Appleseed Collective, and his friends projects Third Coast Gypsy Jazz, Smoking Dandies. He also teaches guitar, both generally and specifically in the style of Django.

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“Stephane Wrembel represents the living face of Gypsy jazz” and Rolling Stone Magazine has called him “a revelation”      –The New York Observer 

Stephane Wrembel is quite simply one of the finest guitar players in the world. The breadth and range of his playing and compositions are unmatched. To say that Wrembel— who learned his craft among the Gypsies at campsites in the French countryside— has already had a remarkable career would be an under-statement. This prolific, virtuoso guitarist has been releasing a steady stream of music since 2006 and has truly made his mark as one of the most original guitar voices in contemporary music. Stephane Wrembel is widely known for “Bistro Fada”, the theme song from the 2011 Woody Allen Oscar winning film and Grammy Award winning soundtrack, Midnight In Paris.

Born in Paris and raised in Fontainebleau, the home of Impressionism and Django, Wrembel has been based in the New York City region for the past 20 years and since his studies at Berklee. He has toured around the world, and is very active on the musical scene in many countries including USA, Canada, France, Israel and India. Recently, Stephane has performed as a headliner at the legendary Carnegie Hall and at The Town Hall in New York as well as at the Festival Django Reinhardt in France. Wrembel has also headlined at Lincoln Center, played major Festivals, recorded with mandolin legend David Grisman, toured with master violinist Mark O’Connor and shared stages with al long list of world renowned musicians.

In 2017, Stephane Wrembel produced and headlined his Django A Gogo concert held at Carnegie Hall in New York. The event received rave reviews and included guitar masters Al Di Meola, Larry Keel, Stochelo Rosenberg and other gifted musicians all celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt. In 2018, Django a gogo was held at The Town Hall in New York. the show included many European masters of Jazz Manouche and featured bluegrass legend Sam Bush.

The musicians will be: Stephane Wrembel (guitar), Ari Folman-Cohen (bass) and Sara L’Abriola (guitar).

$15 at the door, $10 for students and seniors

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