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Preview Wed Oct 22 2014

Django Festival All-Stars & Cyrille Aimee to Perform Beautiful Tribute on 10/24

The musical stylings of the legendary Django Reinhardt are unmistakable and extraordinary. One of the finest jazz musicians to emerge from Europe, majorly influencing their musical scene and those throughout the world, he combined the flair of gorgeous, wistful jazz music with the sensibility of big band lyricism. Though his music pervaded the scene with popularity during the 1930s, the mastery with which it has influenced music of our time is rich and unparalleled.

Paying homage to Reinhardt and his irreplaceable musical style will be the Django Festival All-Stars and songstress Cyrille Aimee, sharing a double bill at the Symphony Center this Friday evening, October 24. Drawing inspiration from the legendary musician, the tribute outfit is led by Dorado Schmitt, who learned guitar at the age of seven and has toured his established group around the country since 2002. He even emulates the persona of legendary Reinhard and his quintessential look. The ensemble features bassist Xavier Nikq, violinist Pierre Blanchard, accordion player Ludovic Beier, guitarist Francko Mehrstein, and clarinetist Ken Peplowski, who can be recognized for his works in famous Woody Allen films.

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Cyrille Aimee will share a delightful complement to this group as she supports the bill with her beautiful jazz and lounge classics during her debut at the Symphony Center. Aimee grew up in France and was captivated by the lounge jazz style that Reinhardt was able to create so effortlessly. Joined by a backing of guitars covering several different musical stylings and an outfit of drums, Aimee's voice will stun the crowd with its gorgeous clarity and her lounge singer stylings reminiscent of the 1900s-era greats.

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The show will begin on Friday, October 24 at 8pm at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue. Tickets can be purchased by phone at (312) 294-3000 or online, and range from $28-$89.

 
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