Le nouveau
QUINTETTE DU HOT CLUB DE FRANCE
03 July
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Cours Stanislas - 88500 Mirecourt
7:30 pm
Cocktail reception on the banks of the Madon river
For weekend pass holders only
9:00 pm
Nearly 75 years after their last concert, the ensemble that gave France (and Europe) its most original and significant contribution to the history of jazz is rising from its ashes !
Full price: 20€
Students/unemployed person/residents: 15€
Reservations are subject to availability.
Free entry for WEEKEND Pass holders
A spirit. An aesthetic. A sound. This is what the new Quintet of the Hot Club de France strives to revive in order to extend the creative legacy of its founders. For legends are like phoenixes: despite attempts to extinguish them, the embers never completely disappear. Like the Golden Gate Quartet, or the Count Basie Orchestra, the Quintet of the Hot Club de France still has much to say. This is essentially the philosophy driving this rebirth: to carry the torch. To carry it not only in France but also (and especially) abroad because this music is deeply Parisian and French. Such is the ambition of the new "Quintet of the Hot Club de France": to seek authenticity in the execution of an aesthetic rather than simply interpreting its classics. But how did this crazy idea come about? Already recognised experts of 1920s/1930s swing, the members of this historical renaissance were invited by the Hot Club de France to perform in concert at an event organised by the illustrious association. Following the notable release of the album If horses were roses by the Duved’s Prebop Orchestra, Duved Duyanevsky and Daniel Garlitsky found themselves performing aboard a boat named Daphné. It's no coincidence: Daphné is the title of one of the first and foremost compositions by the Grappelli / Reinhardt duo, isn't it? The new Quintet of the Hot Club de France doesn't merely aim to be an homage or a cover band. The ensemble offers a personal approach to this true heritage, blending the demands and respect of classical music with a decidedly hot temperament. A refined cocktail that defined the original ensemble created in 1934. By hot understand: fiery swing, commitment, and exhilaration. In other words: a certain inclination to get bodies moving and spirits galvanised, all while delivering remarkable precision in execution. Didn't Django Reinhardt once declare: "I was drawn to jazz because I found in it a perfection of form and instrumental correctness that I admire in classical music but find lacking in popular music"? It is with this philosophy that the new Quintet of the Hot Club de France offers, alongside some essential classics by Reinhardt and Grappelli, a selection of original compositions and standards from the 1910s to 1940s (cleverly chosen for never having been recorded by their predecessors), while not shying away from swinging adaptations of classical repertoire. There are still many territories to explore: the richness of musical creation between the wars continues to inspire Duved Dunayevsky and Daniel Garlitsky, who lead their accomplices in a thorough and enthusiastic exploration of this repertoire. The guitarist and the violinist have followed paths that started from opposite ends. Duved Dunayevsky began his musical journey in contemporary genres usually favoured by young guitarists before being irresistibly drawn to the nobility, refinement, and spontaneity of pre-war swing played by Django Reinhardt. Since arriving in Paris, he has made it a complete way of life. Daniel Garlitsky, from a lineage of renowned virtuoso violinists and educators, is a leading soloist. His already highly accomplished career has seen him play around the world, engaging in numerous collaborations. Meeting his partner led him away from classical music to fully embrace jazz and join Duved in their shared passion for the swing aesthetic of the 1930s. Truly, all roads lead to Rome… Focusing on the "golden age" of the first Quintet of the Hot Club de France, this association of aesthetes rallies around a notion as delightfully illusory as it is exciting: imagining what Reinhardt and Grappelli might have continued to develop if World War II and the Be-Bop revolution had never occurred. Therefore, listening to the new Quintet of the Hot Club de France in concert constitutes a complete artistic and historical experience: if you have the chance to hear them in a refined setting, whether Art Nouveau or Art Deco, you will have your very own "Midnight in Paris." Or why not "Midnight in Tokyo" or "Midnight in London" since the members of the Quintette regularly traverse the oceans: undoubtedly, their reputation as experts of the 1920s/1930s repertoire will precede them on future tours. By Michel Mercier
Les musiciens
Pierre Richeux
After starting out in electric blues, Pierre Richeux turned to acoustic music in his teenage years, studying with Serge Krief (a former student of Matelo Ferret), who instilled in him a passion for Django Reinhardt’s legacy, gypsy jazz, and swing in general. By playing with the greatest names in the genre at iconic Parisian venues (La Chope des Puces, Autour de Midi-Minuit, Le Caveau de la Huchette) and festivals (Samois-sur-Seine, Puces de Saint-Ouen), Pierre Richeux forged his own musical identity, which eventually led him to create the group Octave et Anatole. A true purist, he has developed his unique style and sound with a near-religious respect for Django’s heritage. Whether as a guitarist, arranger, or even double bassist, his primary focus is always on swing, the unifying thread of all jazz styles.
Daniel Garlitsky
“A truly exceptional talent” (Benoît Duteurtre), “exciting, exact and subtle” (Neue Württembergische Zeitung), “confident” (The Independent), and “elegant” (The Times), violinist Daniel Garlitsky possesses “an exceptional and pure sound” (Ouest France), “incredible precision and character” (Dr K. G. Berg), and delivers “majestic interpretation” (Diapason). DG is descendant of a lineage of famous Russian violinists and pedagogues. His grandfather, Mikhail Garlitsky, was the founder of the « Step by step » violin method, still widely regarded as one of the best violin learning techniques. His father, Boris, winner of the Paganini competition, served as concertmaster of the Moscow Virtuosi orchestra and later of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Born in Moscow, Daniel graduated from—and now teaches violin at—the Paris Conservatory. He has performed world-wide for over two decades. His musical range is exceedingly broad, ranging from swinging Gypsy jazz to early baroque compositions performed on traditional instruments. He’s led orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and jazz combos and has coached youth orchestras in Europe and Japan.
Scott Koehler
Scott Koehler was born in Perth, Australia. In 2002, he moved to France to work as an actor and puppeteer. He notably collaborated with prominent figures in the field, such as Philippe Genty and Irina Brook, on several productions. While in Paris, he discovered the gypsy jazz scene and the music of Django Reinhardt. A trained guitarist, he studied under Serge Krief, François Hegron, and Duved Dunayevsky, while regularly attending jam sessions in the capital. With a subtle yet charismatic stage presence, he performs regularly as a double bassist with groups such as Duved’s Hot Five, Swing Cocktail, and the Quintette Swing de Paris.
Duved Dunayevsky
Guitarist, composer, and band leader, Duved Dunayevsky captivates audiences with his immersive musical vision. Born in Israel, he began playing guitar at the age of 12. After discovering the music of Django Reinhardt and the Ferret brothers (particularly Sarane), he devoted himself entirely to mastering his playing style, with a particular focus on the pre-1940 period. He gained an international reputation for his almost unique ability to evoke the “Django sound” from before the war. Currently leading the experimental “Prebop Orchestra” and the new “Quintet of the Hot Club de France”, Duved regularly performs in jazz festivals around the globe, keeping traditional jazz alive not by preserving it but by continuing to expand on its creative legacy.
Andrea Soria
A guitarist and singer from Milan, Andrea Soria began his career in northern Italy performing chanson-style music and Italian or international pop songs. After arriving in Paris in 2003, he fell in love with Django Reinhardt’s swing and began learning gypsy jazz guitar with Olivier Guymont and François Hegron. For about fifteen years, he has been performing and singing jazz standards from the 1930s and 1940s in Paris, sometimes translating the lyrics into Italian. He hosts jam sessions and performs with Duved Dunayevsky and his quintet, paying particular attention to the subtle art of the gypsy jazz rhythm (la pompe). In 2019, he joined the La Guinche company, touring for several years across France and Europe before deepening his collaboration with Duved Dunayevsky.
