Evolution

This high-octane and dazzling audiophile studio album of memorable new gypsy jazz compositions celebrates 25 Years of the historic Django Reinhardt NY Festival from which the Allstars emerged in 2002. One of the most thrilling groups in jazz, the Allstars honor and expand the legacy of Reinhardt and Grappelli's 'Gypsy Swing', which became the rage of Paris in the 1930s and ‘40s and has recently resurged in popularity. Allstars anchors Samson Schmitt (guitar), Ludovic Beier (accordion/accordina), and Pierre Blanchard (violin) shine in the ensemble and as composers and featured soloists.