March 22, 2025. 8:00pm-11:00pm.
(Show #1, 8-9pm, 15 minute intermission, show #2, 9:15-11pm)
Simba Baumgartner and Adrien Marco are French Gypsy Jazz guitarists who are part of the young generation of authentic players carrying on the tradition of Django Reinhardt.
Simba is the great grandson of Django’s, and grew up in Samois-sur- Seine surrounded by the music and his family’s legacy. He plays in the authentic Jazz Manouche way, having learned it directly from his elders and some the greatest musicians of the style. Proud of his origins, he represents his musical culture by paying homage to his ancestor, while also revealing his own vision.
Adrien grew up not far from Samois, the home of the original Django Reinhardt Festival. He was drawn to learning the guitar after hearing Django’s music, and taught himself to play by trying to recreate what he heard. His graceful and dynamic playing makes him a sought after musician on the world stage.
Onyx Club Boys is an acoustic string band (violin, guitar, upright bass, and drums) rooted in Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy Jazz sounds of Paris, and Stuff Smith’s New York City Swing. However, being from 21st Century North Carolina, their diverse influences take the music beyond borders.
With influences from around the world, their performances transcend boundaries, drawing listeners in with irresistible rhythms, soulful melodies, and a shared appreciation for the universal language of music.
For this special Carrboro Django Reinhardt Festival appearance, they will start things off with the core band (Gabriel Pelli, Ben Lassiter, Aaron Gross, Daniel Hall), adding special guests until they transform into the sizzling Onyx Club Boys Big Band experience! Come ready to party and dance the night away.
