The Newtown Theatre's monthly Friday Night Jazz series will welcome the Hot Club of Philadelphia on Friday, August 12 at 8 PM.
Formed in 2001, the Hot Club of Philadelphia plays music often referred to as gypsy jazz, which is based on the recordings of Belgian-born gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and French violinist Stéphane Grappelli.
The band will be playing a variety of songs, including cuts off of their new album, “Gypsy - Americana.” Joining the band on vocals for the Newtown concert will be Phyllis Chapell.
Tickets are $25 per person or $20 for theatre members. Any remaining tickets will be sold for $35 at the door on the night of the show (if available).
All seating is general admission.
Meet the Musicians
In the early 20th century, Reinhardt and Grappelli formed the “Hot Club of France Quintet” and were doing their own version of American “hot jazz,” as played by stars like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. But instead of horns and drums, Reinhardt and Grappelli used acoustic guitars, bass and violin.
The Hot Club of Philadelphia mixes the original style of the Hot Club of France with their own modern influences to create a unique jazz experience for listeners.
The Hot Club of Philadelphia has performed for a wide range of venues, including The Kimmel Center’s PIFA Festival, the area’s first ‘Diner en Blanc,’ The World Café Live, Sellersville Theater, WHYY, Musikfest-Bethlehem, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, The Barnes Foundation, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art, to name a few.
DETAILS
Doors open at 7 PM and the concert starts at 8 PM.
The concession stand will be open. Beer, wine and canned cocktails will be available for purchase before the show and during intermission.
All tickets are general admission.
All ticket sales are final. Refunds will not be offered for any reason. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else. The name on the ticket does not have to match the person using it.
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Members, please be prepared to present your membership card at the door.