PAUL
VERNON CHESTER
Manouche Maestro
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Pauls Musical Collaborators The Guitarists
FRED DEGVILLE
Fred who as you will recall was one of the leading
lights carrying the Django torch in the West Midlands and a unique
guitarist. He played at the Wheatsheaf pub in
Walsall for many years and then his own pub,
The Crown on the A5 near Brownhills. I also seem to recall Paul
telling me that Eric Clapton had called in there years
ago, which wouldn't surprise me,. but would need verifying. Diz
Disley would often jam there and it's where I earned my spurs
as a kid.
Paul Degville Trio In his early 20's Paul performed with such illustrious names as Stephane Grappelli, Bud Freeman, Ruby Braff as well as countless traditional and mainstream bands. He has been a member of the Pete Allen Jazz Band as well as performing with the late Duncan Swift the stride pianist. In recent years Paul's Trio has been featured on BBC Radio 2. A virtuoso on his instrument. Jez Cook
Jez Cook lives has been a professional guitarist for more than twenty years. Mainly known for his work in Django Reinhardt style hot club bands such as the 'Kimbara Brothers,' Ian Cruickshank's 'Gypsy Jazz,' and with the Liverpudlian virtuoso - Gary Potter. He has also performed with mainstream jazz artists such as Jacqui Dankworth and Lilian Boutte. His versatility on acoustic and electric guitar has also led him to perform music from Eastern Europe with 'Zvuk Bazaar', flamenco in duos and larger ensembles with Rafael, French musette and torch songs with the group 'Chansons' or more recently a performance of 'African Sanctus' with a chamber choir. Previous associates include George Harrison, Jools Holland, Andy Crowdy, Raf Mizraki, Ade Holland, John Etheridge, Mike Piggott and Tony Blair. The late Diz Disley, Fred Degville, also Jeff Green, Jack Toogood, Ian Cruickshank, Nick Mellor, Ray Gallo, and Jez Cooke
Albert Vivi Limburger was a member of the famous WASO playing rhythm for
Fapy Lafertin. Tchi Limburger is now gaining an ever-growing reputation for
his fine musicianship both on violin and guitar, which he plays with equal
virtuosity. Patrick Sausois is a legend and played lovely guitar at this
festival. Jeff Green and Diz, as you know, both played with
Stephane
Grappelli. We were all jamming whilst these photos were taken -
playing Sweet Sue!
Boulou & Elios Ferre' now have a website at long last. They are now also endorsing JWC Guitars in Europe with some interesting photos on the JWC website. I have always admired the playing of these guys, who are such an intrinsic, but highly individual, part of the Django legacy. Both are Gypsy aristocrats with such a deep understanding of the music. Their work embraces so many areas musically and is orchestral and profound. Who else had uncles called Baro and Sarane and a father named Matelo of whom both Coltrane and The Duke admired their playing. Praise indeed! - Paul Vernon Chester Angelo Debarre born in St-Denis, France, started playing guitar at the age of 8. In the manouche (gipsy) community, tradition is transmitted orally in family parties and gatherings, where music always occupies a prominent place. Angelo recently confirmed this to Michel Bedin of Jazz Hot magazine: “In any gathering of three to four hundred caravans there is no shortage of music”.The gipsy jazz musical tradition launched by Django Reinhardt is the heart of this culture and Angelo Debarre quickly became one of its jazz masters. He founded his first group “The Angelo Debarre Quintet” in 1984, and the following year, he began touring the world with gipsy musicians. This is music that he knows inside and out, and at concerts and festivals his enthusiasm and passion prove it. For Angelo Debarre, Django Reinhardt”s music never loses the dynamism and richness of the past : it is everlasting, a living music . He has also mastered with equal ease the gipsy Music of Eastern Europe, a repertory that he became interested in through his contacts with Serge Camps at La Roue Fleurie, a favourite meeting place of the gypsies in Paris where he played regularly between 1985 and 1987
. Tchavalo Schmitt , Romane - What sets Belgian-born guitarist Patrick "Romane" Leguidcoq apart from the hordes of supremely talented manouche practitioners is his choice of material, culled primarily from his own compositions. Romane originals. Fapy Lafertin
In the seventies and early eighties he starred in the group WASO with Coen de Cauter, which was so successful it popularized Django's Hot Club Jazz worldwide. After leaving the group he embarked on a solo career, playing with big bands and well-known jazzmen in England. In this period he co-starred with Charlie Byrd, Scott Hamilton, Al Casey, Benny Waters and Milt Hinton. He also teamed up with Stéphane Grappelli in Glasgow. Since then he is regarded as an authority in the jazz world. In 1985 he started his own Quintet in The Netherlands, inspired by the sound of Django Reinhardt's famous 1930s group.
The Bassists
Andy draws on his vast experience of playing bass in many styles – swing, gypsy jazz, traditional jazz, bebop, blues, rock, pop, folk, and classical. He continues to stretch his technique and musicianship as a valuable member of any rhythm section.
His experience ranges from session recording for adverts to performing at festivals. He has worked with a great number of talented musicians in a plethora of musical styles and contexts, both in the UK and Barcelona in Spain. The Violinists
She is a regular performer of gypsy jazz, appearing at many festivals including Brecon, Pontypool, Rhondda, Treorchy and the Kinsale Jazz Festival in Ireland.
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