Playing
Django Jazz and beyond, Gypsalero covers all the bases.
From Hot Club Swing to Tango to Flamenco.
GYPSALERO
- the name conjures up images of Romance and Mystery...
If you are looking for a unique blend of music which
incorporates the old with the new, as well as original
compositions and revived renditions of some classics.
then you will be interested in hearing the group GYPSALERO.
This dynamic quartet performs a pleasant mix of acoustic
sounds from two guitars. violin and bass to perform
a rich fusion of Gypsy-Jazz type music. In their performance,
the group incorporate a mixture of original, standard,
and traditional pieces. plus a surprise or two with
their inspirations coming from various sources such
as Django Reinhardt, Del Shannon, and traditional
gypsy folk music.
This
versatile, flamboyant and talented group has pleased
audiences throughout B.C. The musicians of GYPSALERO
come from former well-established touring groups and
all have performed at festivals, concerts and schools.
GYPSALERO
has received a warm response from their earlier released
CD El Runaway. Inspired by legends of the nomadic
and mysterious people, let GYPSALERO transport you
to another world.
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY: "These people really swing.
but there's nothing frantic or aggressive in their
music making." Clyde Gilmour, Gilmour's Albums CBC
FM
"This Vancouver trio (plus friends) is your classic
'talent deserving wider recognition'." - Marke Andrews,
The Vancouver Sun
"Inspired by Django Reinhardt, guitarist Ron Thompson
and his cohorts are among Vancouver.s most entertaining
perfonnance groups. combining elements of gypsy. Hot
Club, Latin and New Grass in their music... - Renee
Doruyter, The Province