Gypsy Jazz with the Ritary Gaguenetti Quartet

Guitarist, composer & French Gypsy Ritary Gaguenetti, was born in 1978 & began playing at 14, learning from his father, but is basically self taught, much influenced by the Dutch gypsy style. He is a quietly outstanding virtuoso musician with a style that is smooth and melodious, clean and precise. His versatility encompasses both funk and R&B, and his main influences are Django Reinhardt, George Benson, Stochelo Rosenberg and Joe Pass. With several varied CDS under his belt, he has toured Europe, USA and Canda to rapturous welcomes.

Herve Gaguenetti (rhythm guitar) is cousin to Ritary and shares Django's birthday - January 23rd. A crowd pleaser, highly loved and respected, he portrays as much through his masterful rhythm playing as any great soloist. His idol is of course Django, which clearly shows in his emotional, sensitive, powerful playing that is is the faultless heartbeat of the band.

Vladimir Torres (bass) was born in 1979 and learned classical violin, saxophone, electric bass as well as double bass. His powerful playing seeks out the best of his instrument. A self taught musician, coming from a South American music tradition, he tries to mix all his cultural influences in his work.

Christophe Panzani (saxophone) was classically trained but grew up on Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins and Sonny Rollins. A player of humour and versatility that leaves his audiences enthralled.

 

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