Django Reinhardt in large orchestraAfter the success of their adaptations of “Pierre et le Loup… Et le Jazz!” and «Carnaval Jazz des Animaux», the 17 musicians of The Amazing Keystone Big Band, directed by Bastien Ballaz, Jon Boutellier, Fred Nardin and David Enhco continue their adventure so that young and adult audiences discover jazz in all its expressions.This time, they come back with a project focused on the legendary personality of Django Reinhardt – Django E X T E N D E D – in which they interpret in their own way the greatest hits of the famous guitarist.The Amazing Keystone Big Band produces an explosive and unprecedented show that takes Django’s music to a new level: the big orchestra!Django E X T E N D E D travels the life of the brilliant guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt, moving from "swing" to "gypsy jazz" and then to "bebop", from world-famous tubes to more contemporary compositions unknown to the general public: Mansion of my dreams, Clouds, Minor Swing, Future Rhythm, Djangology, etc.THE AMAZING KEYSTONE BIG BANDArtistic direction: Bastien Ballaz, Jon Boutellier, Fred Nardin and David EnhcoCreated in 2010, and the bubbling Amazing Keystone Big Band expresses both the spirit, the soul of the great bands of the swing-king era, and the inventiveness, openness, insolent virtuosity of today’s jazz.Accomplices since the Conservatoire, pianist Fred Nardin, saxophonist Jon Boutellier, trombonist Bastien Ballaz and trumpeter David Enhco provide the direction and arrangements of the orchestra.The 17 players who dance behind the desks of this turbulent jazz machine are not satisfied with allegiance, with class, to Count Basie, Duke Ellington or Thad Jones. Above all, they consider that this hand-picked band of friends allows them to experiment with new ideas, while revisiting the pearls of an unsinkable repertoire.The Amazing Keystone Big Band perpetuates this undulating music while giving free rein to the creativity of its musicians, their arrangements, compositions, and soli.These young people are not strangers:– On the trumpets: Vincent Labarre, Thierry Seneau, Félicien Bouchot and David Enhco.– Trombones: Aloïs Benoit, Loïc Bachevillier, Sylvain Thomas and Bastien Ballaz– On saxophones: Pierre Desassis, Kenny Jeanney, Eric Prost, Jon Boutellier and GhyslaiinRegard.– Rhythm: Thibaut François (guitar), Fred Nardin (piano), Patrick Maradan (double bass), and Romain Sarron (drums). Since its inception, the Orchestra has had the opportunity to collaborate and write music for internationally renowned artists such as: Quincy Jones, James Carter, Rhoda Scott, Stochelo Rosenberg, Liz McComb, Michel Hausser, Bill Mobley, Cécile McLorin Salvant, ZAZ, etc.“It’s bubbly, it’s super inventive, it’s absolutely beautiful!”Christophe Combarieu, LCI«A masterpiece! Seventeen prodigious musicians!»Youssef Bouchikhi, France 2“Django Extended, Django’s compositions in majesty.”What’s amazing is the fantastic quality of the Amazing Keystone Big Band. The orchestral masses, the writing, the breadth, give a new dimension to this music. The troupe enters into a trance by dancing, which since Jacques Prévert is called transcendence.”Francis Marmande, Le Monde...
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Django Reinhardt in large orchestraAfter the success of their adaptations of “Pierre et le Loup… Et le Jazz!” and «Carnaval Jazz des Animaux», the 17 musicians of The Amazing Keystone Big Band, directed by Bastien Ballaz, Jon Boutellier, Fred Nardin and David Enhco continue their adventure so that young and adult audiences discover jazz in all its expressions.This time, they come back with a project focused on the legendary personality of Django Reinhardt – Django E X T E N D E D – in which they interpret in their own way the greatest hits of the famous guitarist.The Amazing Keystone Big Band produces an explosive and unprecedented show that takes Django’s music to a new level: the big orchestra!Django E X T E N D E D travels the life of the brilliant guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt, moving from "swing" to "gypsy jazz" and then to "bebop", from world-famous tubes to more contemporary compositions unknown to the general public: Mansion of my dreams, Clouds, Minor Swing, Future Rhythm, Djangology, etc.THE AMAZING KEYSTONE BIG BANDArtistic direction: Bastien Ballaz, Jon Boutellier, Fred Nardin and David EnhcoCreated in 2010, and the bubbling Amazing Keystone Big Band expresses both the spirit, the soul of the great bands of the swing-king era, and the inventiveness, openness, insolent virtuosity of today’s jazz.Accomplices since the Conservatoire, pianist Fred Nardin, saxophonist Jon Boutellier, trombonist Bastien Ballaz and trumpeter David Enhco provide the direction and arrangements of the orchestra.The 17 players who dance behind the desks of this turbulent jazz machine are not satisfied with allegiance, with class, to Count Basie, Duke Ellington or Thad Jones. Above all, they consider that this hand-picked band of friends allows them to experiment with new ideas, while revisiting the pearls of an unsinkable repertoire.The Amazing Keystone Big Band perpetuates this undulating music while giving free rein to the creativity of its musicians, their arrangements, compositions, and soli.These young people are not strangers:– On the trumpets: Vincent Labarre, Thierry Seneau, Félicien Bouchot and David Enhco.– Trombones: Aloïs Benoit, Loïc Bachevillier, Sylvain Thomas and Bastien Ballaz– On saxophones: Pierre Desassis, Kenny Jeanney, Eric Prost, Jon Boutellier and GhyslaiinRegard.– Rhythm: Thibaut François (guitar), Fred Nardin (piano), Patrick Maradan (double bass), and Romain Sarron (drums). Since its inception, the Orchestra has had the opportunity to collaborate and write music for internationally renowned artists such as: Quincy Jones, James Carter, Rhoda Scott, Stochelo Rosenberg, Liz McComb, Michel Hausser, Bill Mobley, Cécile McLorin Salvant, ZAZ, etc.“It’s bubbly, it’s super inventive, it’s absolutely beautiful!”Christophe Combarieu, LCI«A masterpiece! Seventeen prodigious musicians!»Youssef Bouchikhi, France 2“Django Extended, Django’s compositions in majesty.”What’s amazing is the fantastic quality of the Amazing Keystone Big Band. The orchestral masses, the writing, the breadth, give a new dimension to this music. The troupe enters into a trance by dancing, which since Jacques Prévert is called transcendence.”Francis Marmande, Le Monde
Django Reinhardt en grand orchestreAprès le succès de leurs adaptations de « Pierre et le Loup… Et le Jazz ! » et du « Carnaval Jazz des Animaux », les 17 musiciens de The Amazing Keystone Big Band, dirigés par Bastien Ballaz, Jon Boutellier, Fred Nardin et David Enhco continuent leur aventure pour que les publics jeunes et adultes découvrent le jazz dans toutes ses expressions.Cette fois-ci, ils reviennent avec un projet centré sur la personnalité légendaire de Django Reinhardt – Django E X T E N D E D – dans lequel ils interprètent à leur manière les plus grands succès du célèbre guitariste.The Amazing Keystone Big Band produit un spectacle explosif et inédit qui porte la musique de Django dans une nouvelle dimension : celle du grand orchestre !Django E X T E N D E D parcourt toute la vie du génial guitariste et compositeur qu’était Django Reinhardt passant du « swing » au « jazz manouche » puis au « be-bop », de tubes mondialement connus à des compositions plus contemporaines et méconnues du grand public : Manoir de mes rêves, Nuages, Minor Swing, Rythme Futur, Djangology, etc.THE AMAZING KEYSTONE BIG BANDDirection artistique : Bastien Ballaz, Jon Boutellier, Fred Nardin et David EnhcoCrée en 2010, et le bouillonnant Amazing Keystone Big Band exprime à la fois l’esprit, l’âme des grandes formations de l’ère du swing-roi, et l’inventivité, l’ouverture, l’insolente virtuosité du jazz d’aujourd’hui.Complices depuis le Conservatoire, le pianiste Fred Nardin, le saxophoniste Jon Boutellier, le tromboniste Bastien Ballaz et le trompettiste David Enhco assurent la direction et les arrangements de l’orchestre.Les 17 cadors qui piaffent derrière les pupitres de cette turbulente machine à jazz ne se contentent pas de faire allégeance, avec classe, à Count Basie, Duke Ellington ou Thad Jones. Ils considèrent surtout que cet orchestre d’amis triés sur le volet leur permet d’expérimenter des idées neuves, tout en revisitant les perles d’un répertoire insubmersible.The Amazing Keystone Big Band perpétue cette musique ondulatoire tout en donnant libre cours à la créativité de ses musiciens, de leurs arrangements, compositions, et soli.Ces jeunes gens ne sont pas des inconnus :– Aux trompettes : Vincent Labarre, Thierry Seneau, Félicien Bouchot et David Enhco.– Aux trombones : Aloïs Benoit, Loïc Bachevillier, Sylvain Thomas et Bastien Ballaz– Aux saxophones : Pierre Desassis, Kenny Jeanney, Eric Prost, Jon Boutellier et GhyslaiinRegard.– Côté rythmique : Thibaut François (guitare), Fred Nardin (piano), Patrick Maradan(contrebasse), et Romain Sarron (batterie).Depuis sa création, l’Orchestre a eu l’occasion de collaborer et d’écrire de la musique pour des artistes de renommée internationale tel que : Quincy Jones, James Carter, Rhoda Scott, Stochelo Rosenberg, Liz McComb, Michel Hausser, Bill Mobley, Cécile McLorin Salvant, ZAZ, etc.« C’est bouillonnant, c’est hyper inventif, c’est absolument magnifique ! »Christophe Combarieu, LCI« Un chef-d’œuvre ! Dix-sept musiciens prodigieux ! »Youssef Bouchikhi, France 2« Django Extended, les compositions de Django en majesté. »« Ce qui sidère, c’est la fantastique qualité de l’Amazing Keystone Big Band. Les masses orchestrales, l’écriture, l’ampleur, donnent une dimension inédite à cette musique. La troupe entre en transe en dansant, ce qui depuis Jacques Prévert s’appelle la transcendance. »Francis Marmande, Le Monde
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