Storied Ensemble revives the sizzle of 1930’s Paris, Feb. 21
Warm up your winter night with the vibrant sound that recalls 1930’s Paris and the flair of a guitarist recognized as the World’s Greatest. The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center brings the crackle and vibe of Jazz’s Golden Age to Prescott with The Hot Club of San Francisco, Friday night February 21, at 7 p.m., on Yavapai College’s Prescott Campus.
Recognized as “one of the first American gypsy jazz bands,” The Hot Club of San Francisco recreates Jazz in the style of immortal guitarist Django Reinhardt, who blended his own virtuosity with the tapestry of ethnic influences and musical styles that converged in 1930’s Paris. Led by guitarist/songwriter Paul Mehling, The Hot Club of San Francisco combines violin, bass and guitars for a unique, indelible sound that is beautiful – and swings.
For more than thirty-five years, The Hot Club of San Francisco has been experimenting with the musical tradition of Django Reinhardt and developing their own style of Gypsy Jazz. The current Club includes Mehling, violinist Evan Price, rhythm guitarists Jordan Samuels, and Nelson Hutchison, and bassist Dexter Williams. Their work still conjures the feel of smoky Paris nightclubs and the refined lounge of the famous Hotel Ritz. The Hot Club of San Francisco delivers fresh arrangements of historic gypsy jazz, delighting national and international audiences for 35 years with playing hailed as “intricate, scorching, and often brilliant.”
To honor The Hot Club of San Francisco, The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center will hold a pre-show Costume Contest at 6:45 p.m. Jazziest attire wins a special prize!
Tickets for The Hot Club of San Francisco start at $39. The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center is located on the Yavapai College Prescott Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, in Prescott. For reservations or more information, please contact The J&LLPAC Ticket Office, open Tuesday - Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Thursday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Or please call: (928) 776-2000 or visit: www.ycpac.com.