More and more of what I'm listening to lately seems to be what is called "Hot Club" jazz. "Founded" by legendary gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, violinist, the genre usually included 3 guitars, a violinist and a stand-up bass player. Of course over the years there have been many variations. There actually was a "Hot Club" where they played in Paris in the 30's plus there was a French music society called the Hot Club de France. Mark O'Connor has a couple of albums out in this style. If you like really hot guitar and violin with a stand-up bass holding down the beat, you would really enjoy "Hot Swing!" The guitarist on this album is Frank Vignola who is incredible!
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