Line up:
Stephane Wrembel – solo guitar
Roy Williams - guitar
Dave Speranza - bass
David Langlois -washboard
French-born New York City transplant Stephane Wrembel returns to Djangofest to perform two unforgettable shows in 2011. Along with exploring the music Wrembel wrote for the Woody Allen movies "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and "Midnight in Paris," he will be joined by his ever-adventurous quartet as they explore and expand on the exciting sounds of Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz.
One could call Stephane Wrembel a Gypsy, a World Traveler, for the music he plays and his lifestyle are expressive of the Gypsy way of life. Born in Paris, and raised in Fontainbleu (home of Impressionism and the music of Django Reinhardt), Wrembel began classical training at the age of four. His life took a decisive turn in his late teens when he discovered Django’s music and the Gypsies. He spent the next ten years of his life learning, playing and expanding this tradition. This intense work gave him his technique, but the time he spent playing around campfires and trailers gave him his soul.
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music with studies in Contemporary Jazz, Indian, African and Middle Eastern music, his life took another turn when he moved to New York City. Like New York itself, Wrembel is always in motion- always searching and never stopping in his quest to create a new sound.
Wrembel tours in quartet format with two guitars, bass and percussion. He has performed at many major music festivals including Discover Jazz in Burlington, The International Rochester Jazz Festival, Djangofest San Francisco, Djangofest Los Angeles, Djangofest Seattle, Djangofest New Mexico, High Sierra Music Festival, The Berkshire Mountain Music Festival, North Beach Jazz Festival, Jalopi Django Festival and Whistler International Music Festival.
Wrembel has composed numerous scores for television and radio as well as motion picture soundtracks. He has also taught and coached numerous celebrities on guitar play and technique. |
