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THE IDIOMATIQUES/BENEDIKT BRYDERN
Saturday, February 1 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$25
Two fabulous groups in an incredible night featuring virtuoso playing. The Idiomatiques, based in Southern California, have captivated audiences throughout the state and beyond for the past decade. Formed at the suggestion of Benedikt Brydern who helped connect the future members, their musical influences are eclectic, encompassing Rock, R&B, Latin, Bossa Nova, and both Traditional and Modern Jazz, yet their music remains firmly rooted in the style of Django Reinhardt. Benedickt not coincidentally has played on all three of the Idiomatiqies albums and will join them for their set of music.
Their song “C’est La Vie” earned them the unique distinction of being the only Gypsy Jazz band to feature on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart, where it remained in the top 30 for eleven weeks. The band members have also contributed to the Sharmat/Andersson “Strings” albums, which have been a staple on SiriusXM’s Escape channel for the past four years.
Members from The Idiomatiques have performed with notable Gypsy Jazz musicians such as Moses Rosenberg, Fapy Lafertin, Angelo Debarre, Robin Nolan, Paulus Schäfer, Joscho Stephan, Samuel Farthing among others. Their versatile talents extend beyond the Gypsy Jazz realm, with collaborations including Boyz II Men, Ziggy Marley, David Foster, Kenny Loggins and more.
The band proudly announced the official release of their third album, “Indigo Nocturne” at the most Djangofest Northwest.
Band members are
Ray Bergstrom-Guitar-Vocals
Kim Collins-Bass-Vocals
Frank Petrilli-Accordion
Craig Sharmat-Guitar-Vocals
Also featuring the Benny Brydern Quartet featuring Benny Brydern who shares his passion for 1930s jazz and his phenomenal quartet is filled with all-stars playing vintage swing at its very best! Composer, producer, performer Benny Brydern studied violin and piano at the Richard-Strauss Academy of Music in Munich. He was invited to the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival to perform in the Festival Orchestra under the baton of Leonard Bernstein in 1988. He returned to the Festival in 1990 for the TV series “Orchestra!” hosted by Sir Georg Solti and Dudley Moore.
He has performed with many vintage jazz ensembles in Los Angeles like Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys, Dean Mora’s Orchestra, Alex Mendham’s Dance Orchestra, Jonathan Stout Band, Lizzy and the Triggermen to mention a few. He has recorded five albums to date featuring his brilliant violin virtuosity. His film compositions include the music for Jon Voight’s film “The Tin Soldier”, the Miramax Documentary “Rhyme & Reason” and several award winning independent feature films.This concert will feature Ray Bergstrom (Django specialist) on acoustic guitar, Frank Petrilli on accordion, and Marquis Howell on double bass. Come fall in love with the music of Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club Du France.
Online tickets sales close at 6pm the night of the show. Any remaining tickets are for sale at Boulevard Music when doors open At 7:30pm unless noted otherwise. Tickets may also be purchased in person at Blvd Music or by phone (310) 398-2583 using a major credit card.
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Please note all shows start at 8pm and doors open at 7:30pm unless indicated otherwise. People who already have their tickets (purchased them in advance) get in first when doors open at 7:30 pm. After the people who already have their tickets are admitted any remaining tickets will go on sale.
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