HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY Proudly Presents PEARL DJANGO!

"Hot Jazz At The Gallery: now this is how live music should be experienced: up close and personal, among friends, surrounded by great works of art!" —Dmitri Matheny

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Located on Occidental Mall, in the "Heart of Historic Pioneer Square", Seattle, WA, FREDERICK HOLMES AND COMPANY - GALLERY OF MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART Is Proud To Offer Another Extraordinary Evening In Our Ongoing Twice-Monthly Series - HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY, Featuring The Top Musicians And Vocalists In The Pacific Northwest And Nationally! Sit Back and Relax While Enjoying Premium Award-Winning Wines, Viewing Remarkable Paintings, Prints, & Sculpture, While Listening To The "Best In The Northwest"!

For Our Next Show Of The 2024 Season, Saturday Evening, July 6, HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY Proudly Presents, PEARL DJANGO, a group that needs little introduction. with longtime bandmembers TIM LERCH (guitar), RICK LEPPANEN (bass), MICHAEL GRAY (violin), JIM CHAR (guitar), and DAVID LANGE (accordion).

With a performance history spanning over three decades and over 120 shows at Jazz Alley, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions. Pearl Django has performed at festivals, dances and nightspots throughout the U.S. and abroad. They have played at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Seine and have been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” The band’s signature style is marked by pristine and dexterous string work, colors of Bal Musette, the steady pulse of rhythm guitar and an unmistakable swing that delights audiences of all musical sensibilities. Throughout the years, Pearl Django has cultivated a devoted and enthusiastic following and they continue to play to packed houses wherever they perform.

The group’s inception was as a trio in Tacoma, Washington in 1994. The focus of Pearl Django was, and is, to incorporate the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with American swing music. They quickly expanded to a quintet, adding a violinist and a third guitarist. An interview on NPR’s All Things Considered in 2001 brought the group to national attention. In June 2002, Pearl Django performed at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Seine, just outside of Paris, France. As of 2007 Pearl Django is working as both a quartet and a quintet (with accordionist, David Lange) All of the members are contributing original compositions to the band’s expansive repertoire. They have released 12 CDs to date.

Along the West coast, Pearl Django has performed from Los Angeles to Fairbanks. Festival performances include: Festival Django Reinhardt, Samois sur Seine, France; les Rendez-Vous de l’Erdre, Nantes, France; Sacramento Jazz Jubilee; Django Festival Iceland; Juneau Folk Festival, Juneau, Alaska; Capital City Jazz Festival, Madison, Wisconsin; Sweet and Hot Festival, Los Angeles, California; Great Connecticut Jazz Festival, Guilford, Connecticut; Mission Folk Festival, Mission B.C.; Bumbershoot & Folklife Festival, Seattle, Washington; Wintergrass (a bluegrass festival) Washington, Jazz Alley, Seattle, Washington; Sun Valley Jazz Jubilee, Sun Valley, Idaho.

Note: A days prior to their HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY Show, Sat. July 6, PEARL DJANGO will also be playing Tues. July 2 & Weds. July 3, 2024 at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle. Tickets are $35.50.

SOME IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Doors Open at 6:30 pm/ Shows Start at 7:00. Out of Respect For Other Guests and the Musicians, Please Allow For the Time Needed for Parking & Walking to the Gallery. (This is Particularly Important During Stadium Events, Games, Concerts, Etc.)

Give Yourself Enough Time to Secure a Seat, Enjoy the Gallery, and Purchase a Glass of Wine. There Will Be a 10-15 Minute Break Between Sets. The Musicians May Have CDs or Other Merchandise for Sale. If You Enjoyed Their Performance, Please Consider Supporting Them With Your Purchase.

100 % of Ticket Proceeds Are Paid To The Performaing Artists. Any Refund Requests Will Be Honored Up To The Date BEFORE The Performance. There Are NO REFUNDS On The Date Of The Performance. The Gallery Receives Absolutely No Profit From These Shows Other Than A Great Music Experience and All-Around Good Vibes!

If the Performance is Sold-Out, We Recommend Calling Ahead and Purchasing at the Door. These Will be Standing Room Only Until/Unless a Seat Opens Up.

We Welcome Families with Children (See Specioal Youth Rate) and Encourage Young People to Experience Live Jazz Up Close and Meet the Musicians.

Seating is on the Main Floor and Second Floor Mezzanine. The Acoustics and Sightlines Are Excellent Regardless of Floor Though.

Guests With Special Needs Will be Accommodated to the Best of Our Ability. If You or a Family Member Require Special Seating Needs, Please Let Us Know in Advance and We'll Reserve Seating.

Groups of Four or More May Also Request Reserved Seating.

A No-Host Wine Bar, Serving Award-Winning Wines by the Glass, Provided by Our Neighboring Business, LOCUS WINES, is Available on the Main Floor for Our Guests.

For Your Sake and That of our Guests, If You Are Ill or Experiencing Symptoms, Please Stay Home and Take Care of Yourself.

We Sincerely Hope You Enjoy HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY and Will Return! These Performances Are Intended To Support The Regional Jazz Community By Providing A Venue Commensurate With Their Creativity And Professionalism, Here In The Heart Of Pioneer Square..

See the Entire HOT JAZZ Line-Up for 2024 Here: https://frederickholmesandcompany.com/live-jazz/

See The EARSHOT JAZZ VENUE PROFILE of FH&Co Here: https://www.earshot.org/project/2023-09-hot-jazz-at-the-gallery-frederick-holmes-gallery/