June 16 - 18, 2006 in beautiful Northampton, MA, the third annual celebration of Gypsy Jazz in the tradition of Django Reinhardt. In a nutshell, the weekend consists of:

• Two great concerts: On Friday, June 16th a double bill featuring Sweden's Andreas Oberg (with Djangobook's Michael Horowitz) and The Stephane Wrembel Trio. Saturday night, gypsy guitarist Lollo Meier from Holland.
• Clinics for guitarists, violinists, mandolin, and bass players by performers and other expert teachers.
• Loads of time and space for djamming of both the free-form and facilitated variety.
• Convenient, affordable housing on the Smith College Campus. Vendors with the latest in gear, learning materials and recordings. (Note Paris Swing Mandolins is a sponsor!)

Great concerts but also an excuse to provide Django in June participants with the option of on-site housing and facilitate hangin', djammin', and sharing a passion for this music with as few logistical complications as possible. There will be jamming more or less incessantly throughout the weekend and these djams will be of two sort: facilitated and wide open. Please rest assured that all levels of ability and familiarity will be represented, including yours.

Free music: pick up advanced leadseet files of some of the most popular tunes played in these jams, including:
Dark Eyes, Minor Swing, Django's Castle, Bossa Dorado, Minor Blues, Swing 42, Swing Gitan, Swing 39, Douce Ambiance, Djangology, & Daphne.

Download: Leadsheets (zip file)

Download: Rhythm tracks

Website: Django in June

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Allons-y mes amis!

Posted by Ted at May 25, 2006 9:33 AM