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Genre: Acoustic / Jazz / Swing
Location London, London and South East, UK
Profile Views: 85197
Last Login: 8/11/2011
Member Since 5/2/2007
Website www.quecumbar.co.uk
Record Label Le Q Records - Dir Sylvia Rushbrooke/Monika Kroll
Type of Label Indie
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MUSIC FILES BY COURTESY OF LE Q PATRONS AND ARTISTS FROM OUR CDS ON LE Q RECORD LABEL..I am honoured and proud of these tunes and others that have been written for me by valued and talented patrons and regular musicians, that have played here and have become friends and supporters.."MELODY FOR LE QUECUMBAR" ..Written and performed by Dutch Gypsy guitar master Lollo Meier www.lollomeier.nl, this tune won Honorable Mention in the "Jazz" category in the 2005 International Songwriting Competition (ISC). ISC received almost 15,000 entries from 82 countries throughout the world, and Lollos tune was in the top 13. Lollos style is authentic Django, lyrical, musical and always melodious, sheer joy. This tune was composed after he played at Le QuecumBar the first time. Lollo's playing and tunes reflect the person he is, playful joyous and deeply caring of his music, always a pleasure to see him perform here. Also part of my extened family. This is also the featured track on the Le QuecumBar Allstars album which can be purchased at our online shop www.quecumbar.co.uk check out Lollos albums Hondarribia and Rosas both beautifully crafted and a must have for your collection.. "FOR SYLVIA" ..Written by Ritary and performed by The Ritary Gaguenetti Quartet, a great French Gypsy ensemble nowadays performing with saxophone take Gypsy Swing to a more jazz feel equally acomplished in the traditional as the modern they reach out to a new audience. Composer and player Ritary shares the stage with family member Herve Gaguenetti whose rhythm playing is awesome. This band is versatile and jazzy and welcome guests here in London. .."MY HOME".. is another tasty composition of Ritary's on the same live album recorded here at Le QuecumBar. We love these guys they are part of the Le Q extended family. Check out their fantastic live recording CD of their 2007 concert at Le Q on www.quecumbar.co.uk shop.. "LE QUECUMBAR (SYLVIAS DREAM)"..Written by Biel and performed by the Spanish trio, The Biel Ballester Trio based in Barcelona, www.bielballestertrio.com. Biel is another fresh talented young composer, teacher and performer who plays Gypsy Swing with a Spanish flavour and bossa/rumba overtones. A tireless performer always striving for the top. He has played with Stochelo Rosenberg and many other world class players of this style and is always captivating and enthusiastic. This tune is from his Live in London album recorded at Le QuecumBar 2005 - the first of many as Le Q Records gets underway, so these concerts can be shared around the world. Biel and his band a pleasure of the senses. This track is from Biels Live in London double CD recorded here at Le Q and is a stunning off the cuff piece of work, every song is great! buy the album at our online shop. Vicky Christina Barcelona by Woody Allen, features .."WHEN I WAS A BOY" ..by Biel Ballester also on the live album and here as a sample. Stephane Wrembel another valued Patron also had a tune featured in the same Woody Allen movie. www.quecumbar.co.uk.. "LE Q THEME" .. Written and performed here by Andreas Oberg, a fantastically talented young Swedish guitarist who plays around the world to eager audiences. Andreas has versatile guitar skills that he is always willing to share with enthusiasts, always a fiery performance and another welcome guest here. He plays jazz guitar as easily as Gypsy Swing and has also played with some of the finest Gypsy Swing guitarists in the world. Always a professional with a great heart www.andreas-oberg.com... "JUST A GIGOLO".. Is just one of the fabulous tracks recorded live at Le QuecumBar on the Le QuecumBar Allstars CD available on www.quecumbar.co.uk. Vocalist and regular of Le Q the great mistress of swing Helena Jessie is backed up and supported by regular year round musicians of Le Q this is a CD that captures the talent and enthusiasm of what you can see and hear live all year round at Le Q. So if you like this you will love the album!... "FA SWING" ..Payed by regular Le QuecumBar musician Stuart Blagden does a great job on this wonderful John Jorgenson composition, also available on Le QuecumBar Allstars album in our online shop or download at linnrecords.com.."BOSSA DORADO" ..Played here by the great Gary Potter from Le QuecumBar Live in London with the Gary Potter Quartet cd is a perfect example of Gary's amazing passion - he is accompanied by two heavy weight rhythm players, Kevin Nolan and Ducato Piotrowski with ace bass Andy Crowdy. Personally I think this is Garys best album to date its pure magic! you can feel the energy.. "SWEET CHORUS" ..by Patron John Etheridge is yet another gem off our Patrons double album Stars of Gypsy Swing... THANK YOU ALL, FOR YOUR MUSIC AND FRIENDSHIP - ITS WHAT KEEPS ME GOING.. STARS OF GYPSY SWING LE QUECUMBAR PATRONS CD - 26 STUNNING TRACKS DONATED BY ALL 13 PATRONS TO HELP PROMOTE LE QUECUMBAR, LE Q RECORDS, THE MUSIC AND OF COURSE ALL THE MUSICIANS AROUND THE WORLD WHO KEEP THIS STYLE ALIVE.. BUY ALL OUR CDS ONLINE AT WWW.QUECUMBAR.CO.UK or DOWNLOAD AT LINNRECORDS.COM.. Anyone wishing to contact me please email me on info@quecumbar.co.uk.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....DJANGO REINHARDT the master - oh so good even today nearly 80 years later... LE QUECUMBAR PATRONS: ..THE GREAT JOHN JORGENSON and TOMMY EMMANUEL JAM AVALON.. John Jorgenson played to a full crowd and brought the house down weekend of the 24/25 Feb check out the photos added in the gallery - he is a legend! an amazing performer and artist and valued patron of Le QuecumBar. His band did an amazing job Kevin Nolan on guitar, Rick Reed percussion, Charlie Chadwick on bass, Jason Anick on violin and the twin girl trombone players from Luxembourge - if John comes your way don't miss him for anything!- .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... PATRON - LOLLO MEIER QUARTET LIVE AT LE QUECUMBAR APRIL 2007 .. Le QuecumBar favourite and Patron, Lollo Meir the great Dutch Gypsy, swing guitar master with virtuoso Belgian Gypsy Tcha Limberger on violin, patron Dave Kelbie on guitar and Andy Crowdy on rock steady bass wow the audience with their authentic melodic magic. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... PATRON - HANK MARVIN .. Hank Marvin our patron performing 'Coquette' at the Fly By Night Muscians Club in Australia Dec 2008. Hank Marvin has donated a version of Coquette to our Stars of Gypsy Swing Patrons CD - check out our online shop for further info... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. LOLLO MEIER PATRON AND FRIEND OF LE Q ..His playing is sublime.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... Patrons Ritary Gaguenetti and Gary Potter at Le QuecumBars 5th Birthday jam - what a night - look out for Ritary's new cd - its an amazing example of his versatilty and talent and shows his love of Jazz funk .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... TOP SHELF JAZZ and FLEUR DE PARIS both regular favourites of Le QuecumBar audiences BRING A REAL VIBE TO LE Q - DONT MISS THEIR NEXT VISIT.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... If you enjoyed the music and the videos - spread the word, visit our web site and join our monthly email newsletter on www.quecumbar.co.uk. To hear about all future Prestige Performance Concerts of the worlds finest Gypsy Swing players, please go to my blog above I will try to keep this up to date .. ABOUT LE QUECUMBAR.. Interesting snippet - The Best of the Gypsy Kings most recent album has our name in it - the TV ad for this album was filmed in our garden... Single with one child - LE Q RECORDS, yes I lied about my age - I am only 6 years old, born on the 50th anniversary of Djangos death. I am described as a small intimate 1930s Parisian style live music brasserie or jazzerie if you like. I have grown into the purpose I was born for - .. A unique venue dedicated to Django Reinhardt, his music and its performers, the premier venue and Londons home to Gypsy Swing.. welcoming all those who visit me and help preserve the work and sounds of the great Gypsy musician Django a style born in 30's Paris drawing on nearly 2000 years of gypsy culture. .. I am warm, cosy elegant and chic, reliable, dependable and crazy about my music. I have live music almost nightly which features acoustic nostalgic sounds including most forms of Gypsy music from around the world including flamenco, Balkan and other swing and standards from a more melodic era. .. I am proud to have the special friendship, support and approval of my world class musician patrons: .. Angelo Debarre French Gypsy. .. John Jorgenson USA .. Dave Kelbie UK .. John Etheridge UK .. Lollo Meier Dutch Gypsy.. Robin Nolan Holland .. Hank Marvin UK .. Andreas Oberg Sweden.. Stephane Wrembel France.. Ritary Gaguenetti French Gypsy.. Biel Ballester Trio Spain.. Gary Potter UK.. Moreno French Gypsy.. Kevin Nolan rythm guitar UK.. Aurore (Voilqué ) Quartet violin France.. Nomy Rosenberg Dutch Gypsy, guitar .. LATEST NEWS.. Our latest Patron - we are proud to announce Nomy Rosenberg is our latest Patron.. Nomy Rosenberg: Dutch Sinti Gypsy, younger brother of the famous Jimmy Rosenberg and son to Mekkie Rosenberg. He has played all the leading stages and festivals with musical giants like; Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Les Paul and many more… He accompanied Jimmy from the age of 6, developing into a world class rhythm guitarist. At 24 he has grown into a solo guitarist, described by the Europe Jazz Network as the 'new sensation' - proving he has it all: the talent, the big sound and the virtuoso craftsmanship to be a guitar master. Their performance transports you to a romantic Gypsy campfire, surrounded by the magical sounds of the passionate Gypsy Jazz. Nomy plays from the heart; sensitive, full of passion, love and music…just like he is! .. Le QuecumBar International Gypsy Swing Guitar Festival celebrating Djangos 100th Birthday ..Non profit workshops and concerts from Sun 17th January - Monday 25th January 2010... Tickets at wegottickets.com .. Programme here on our blog.. A great event and the first of its kind in London - with masters form Europe amassing together to pay homage to the legend Django .. We are actively seeking Johnny Depp to join the ranks of our Patrons in support of our musical aims - he is out there somewhere - and a huge Gypsy swing fan! anyone know him let us know .. WHAT IS GYPSY SWING?.. Do you remember the earthy, vibrant gypsy music played by Johnny Depp and his gypsy clan in the film Chocolat? Or the feel good rhythms in Woody Allen are Sweet and Low Down? This is Gypsy jazz, Gypsy swing, or in France Jazz Manouche. Gypsy Swing, also known as Gypsy Jazz or sometimes String Swing, is Swing played with a strong rhythm section of guitars and bass, rather than the traditional drums and bass of American Jazz. .. It was created by a musician called Django Reinhardt and extremely popular in the Hot Club Era of Paris in the 1930s. .. This heart pumping atmospheric music is currently experiencing a tidal wave of resurgence throughout Europe and the States, as its heart beat rhythm, melody and fascination are rediscovered, 50 plus years after Django..s death, by young musicians and the public alike. ..The current world wave of resurgence of this genre is largely due to the musics usage in many recent movies/adverts and 2003 being the 50th anniversary of Django Reinhardts death that created renewed interest globally. .. The one place in this country where it can be seen, heard and experienced is a Battersea wine bar and brasserie, Le QuecumBar & Brasserie. .. A unique venue! .. The only dedicated venue promoting and supporting Django Reinhardt Hot Club Gypsy Swing and those who perform it. - A style born in 30's Paris drawing on nearly 2000 years of gypsy culture. .. .... an atmosphere that captures the heady intoxication of 30s Paris and the thrill of swing... .. .... the interior evokes the faded elegance of pre-war Parisian caf.. society and hosts performances by some of the world..s greatest acoustic guitarists.. .. 10 plus years ago Sylvia Rushbrooke, thats me, proprietor of Le QuecumBar, had a dream nurtured and born at the annual Django Reinhardt Festival in Samois-sur-Seine (gypsy swing Mecca for the greatest gypsy/world musicians of this genre and Django..s resting-place). .. This dream was formed years before the conception, Le QuecumBars birth in February 2003 was no accident, deliberately coinciding with and commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Django Reinhardt..s death (1910-1953). The bar was to be a continuation and celebration of the legacy left by this gypsy swing guitar genius, who was the inventor of European Jazz. .. Some 70 plus years after Django and his Quintette du Hot Club de France first melded musette and Gypsy music with swing, jazz manouche (Gypsy Swing) is still alive and as innovative and expressive today as it was 70 years ago. The heart of Le QuecumBar beats to the rhythm of Gypsy Swing whilst Europe and American are gripped with its vibrant exciting sound and only now can it be enjoyed live, as it should be, in the UK. .. Le QuecumBar & Brasserie, is also a hot spot for UK public newly discovering this music and for visiting Gypsy Swing Jazz fans, throughout the world, who head off to Le QuecumBar whilst visiting London, due to this brasserie's fame, the world over, through word of mouth and the wonder of the World Wide Web. www.quecumbar.co.uk.. LE QUECUMBAR VOCAL STARS.. Around the same era of Gypsy Swing, the 30s there were some amazing vocalists and with this in mind and to add to the rich offering of musical performance we also promote this vocal style... LE QUECUMBAR swing vocalists are also a special part of our music and we are in the process of putting together a cd together of 6 of the best torch sirens and crooning divos... an exciting project that will show our singers at their best with their versatility and style - come and catch them live at our money crunching Mondays all of them shining stars... So a special thanks to all those who play here and of course the wonderful stars that also sing their swing gems here and help keep nostagia alive. Look out for their names they are:.. Helena Jessie who can be found here on my space and just goes from stenght to stength she can be hear don our QuecumBar Allstars album and Live at Le QuecumBar with Ritary Gaguenetti.. Yoka the Dutch Diva also on my space - a voice that will knock you off your feet power and sensitivity wrapped up in a great personality.. Goran Kay singer, and talented composer and arranger another jewel in the QuecumBar crown .. Charlotte James a stand alone jazz singer and harmonist, who works with Neil Diamond and other famous names around the globe.. Phillipa Leigh a fresh new young singer on the scene reminiscent of Billy Holliday also working with Ritary Gaguenetti for future recordings and with Mike Gorman the great jazz pianist and organist www.phillipaleigh.co.uk.. Joseph Connell singer, actor, singing coach, Le Q comedian and customer favourite - yes he is single and looking.. Damion Scarcella singer, singing coach, actor and thoroughly nice guy damionscarcella.com.. Joseph and Damion are top class performers and have joined in with many of our visiting Gypsy Swing musicians in impromtu jams...For those of you who visit regularly you might have been lucky enough to have them serve your table - they are also part of Le Q team that keep this place going - their world class talent is self evident - come and catch any of these stars knock out a great night here at Le Q pure vocal magic!.. Here are the great Damion and Joe in "Live Performance of Londons Big Girls Dont Cry - a tribute to Frankie Valli and the four seasons". Le QuecumBar loves these guys catch them singing live at Le Q!! they will rock your socks live!.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. LOOK OUT FOR OUR MONEY CRUNCHING MONDAYS featuring all of the above regular Le Q singers .. LE QUECUMBAR SPEAKEASY GLAMOUR WITH VOCAL TREASURES OF THE CITY 8.30 – 11.00.. Swing back to 30/40s. Times were tough, money was scarce, music was great! London's glitzy classic crooners and torch singers seduce you with swinging sultry musical memories. Special priced quality quaffing wine to share with friends or sumptuous Chocolate Martini for the perfect vamp - an evening of matinee idol glamour Not available on Monday concert nights, Please check our schedule for these and other special nights on our gig blogs.. Here is sneak preview of Damions show filmed by a happy customer live at Le QuecumBar on Money Crunching Monday .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Damion performs around the world with The Flying Pickets and has been appluaded for his versatilty in the following:.. 2008::: Zorro The Musical, UK tour The Mikado, the role of Nanki Poo, Union Theatre, London. Production was highly recommended by the Evening Standard. Big Girls Don’t Cry, A tribute to Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons, playing the role of Frankie and performing in theatres throughout the UK 2007::: Began work with The Three Waiters 2006::: The Flying Pickets, the worlds best Accapella group, touring in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain and Slovakia 2005::: Leader of the Pack, the story of Ellie Greenwich. Moved to London 2003::: Australiasian tour of Mamma Mia, playing in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand 2002::: Universal Studios, Japan 2001::: SHOUT, The Story of the Wild One, Johnny O’Keefe, received a Green Room Nomination for best supporting male 2000::: Graduated and was cast in Fame The Musical, understudying and playing the roles of Nick Piazza, Joe Vegas and Schlomo Meztanbaum.. Hope to see you some time at Le QuecumBar or if you are on the other side of the world check out our live cds they can be downloaded at linnrecords.com or bought at our online shop at quecumbar.co.uk and take away a piece of the magic that happens here nightly... .. ............Myspace Layouts.. - ..Myspace Editor.. - ..Image Hosting....
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..All these photographs are of concerts held at my venue, my patrons, Le QuecumBar Allstars, other musicians and around Le QuecumBar some of the black and white photos are from Peter Clark and Hannah Mercieca - thank you. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... ...... .......... ..LE Q RECORDS www.leqrecords.com.. Born in 2007 as the voice of Le QuecumBar and its musicians, it aims to echo the ambience, capturing the passion of the music created during live concert performances; instantly transporting you to the very soul of Le Quecumbar and all it represents, and bringing together established and unknown artists for the enjoyment of all. ..Le Q Records is a natural progression. A small, intimate, independent record label, preserving moments of musical magic at Le QuecumBar & Brasserie for sharing around the world and creating a permanent record of the musicians who play here and give so much joy and help raise the profile of the music I love... .. Le QuecumBar in conjunction with Le Q Records also offers artists the opportunity to use the venue as a recording and rehearsal venue and is available for musicians to run work shops - we have put together a special whole day recording/rehearsal package including an engineer for the best in acoustic recordings.. Here are just some of our recordings including our latest triunph :.. LE QUECUMBAR INTERNATIONAL GYPSY SWING GUITAR FESTIVAL triple cd leq 0108.. OBSERVER – DAVE GELLY.. “This triple-CD set contains some truly astounding music. The sheer virtuosity often beggars belief, but it's the inventiveness and creative abandon in the playing of such masters of the genre as Lollo Meier and Sébastien Giniaux, and especially the multi-talented Tcha Limberger, that make these performances truly remarkable. I can't say "unbelievable", because I was there when some were recorded – at London's Le QuecumBar, back in January, at the festival to celebrate Django Reinhardt's centenary – and this was exactly how it came across at the time.”.. A triple cd commemorative pack of recordings set over the nine night sold out festival (a first for London), that includes star soloists appearing on stage together for the first time; all passionate representatives of the essence of Gypsy swing. ..This pack captures the energy and passion of 34 exceptional musicians; global Gypsy players from 6 countries who united and gathered in London for one reason only, to play homage to the Gypsy guitar genius Django Reinhardt and to honour his 100th birthday... CD 1 .. Romance De Paris Menilmontant La Vie En Rose Serenade Sans Espoir Melodie Au Crepuscule Hungaria Montagne St Genevieve Clair De Lune Djinee Tu Kova Ziro O Letchto Kurko Kei Kas Kan Miri Pirni I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues Interview with Tcha Limberger Dui Dui .. CD2.. My Blue Heaven Djangology Manoir De Mes Rêves Limehouse Blues My Sweet Midnight Blue Avanti Centuries Ago Them There Eyes Close To You All Of Me Close Your Eyes Interview with Biel Ballester .. CD3.. Swing 48 Django’s Tiger Nuages Some Of These Days I Love You Daphne Relaxing at Camarillo Belleville Festival 48 Coquette Interview with Stochelo Rosenberg Double Jeu .. Le QuecumBar Allstars - LE QUECUMBAR ALLSTARS Featuring Lollo Meier (LEQ0103)<.. This is a taste of what our regular all year round musicians do, thanks to all of them for their time and effort putting this together. ..Thanks also to all our regular musicians who are not on this album but are equally important in what I do and are also Le QuecumBar Allstars. ..Special thanks also to Patron Lollo Meier who allowed us to use his Melody for Le QuecumBar on this album.. ANOTHER WINNER! This album is the perfect souvenir for all visitors here as it perfectly captures the flavour of our music and musicians that can be heard on any night of the week and displays their talent and enthusiasm...The Allstars in no particular order playing old favourites and some newer upbeat Latin flavoured numbers, Gypsy Swing, Waltzes and other melodies that linger.. Toby - Trumpet.. Bernie - Clarinet.. Helena Jessie - Vocals.. Stu - Guitar.. Jeff - Violin.. Jonny - Bass.. Baz - Guitar.. David - Giutar.. Pete - Guitar.. Ducato - Guitar.. Dan - Accordion.. Special thanks to Chris D'Adda of www.aztec-studios.co.uk who recorded the whole thing at Le QuecumBar, he did a great job under strain and so did Monika Kroll who helped with mastering. .. In addition this is also the home of Le QuecumBar Allstars a pool of our regular musicians (featured in our photo gallery) that play here at the venue. ..LE QUECUMBAR ALLSTARS ARE AVAILABLE FOR GIGS FESTIVALS ETC FROM A TWO PIECE UP.. They play a varied repertoire from Django to swing to Latin. .. Please drop Monika Kroll a line, she is Director and of course for those of you who know the bar, a part of Le QuecumBars valuable team. (info@leqrecords.com).. “STARS OF GYPSY SWING" LE QUECUMBAR PATRONS(LEQ0105) ..A very special andpopular double compilation album of 26 tracks donated by Le QuecumBar’s 13 elite global Gypsy Swing guitar patrons for the advancement of Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy Swing around the globe and its musicians. .. A great introduction for new comers to Gypsy Swing showing variety and versatility if the style and its best players... It took over a year to put together this unique eclectic and exciting mix of guitar masterpieces that includes original and unreleased material from John Jorgenson, Hank Marvin (his first Gypsy Swing guitar recording) and Biel Ballester. .. Featuring Le QuecumBar Patrons: .. Angelo DeBarre (French Gypsy), Dave Kelbie (UK) with Fapy Lafertin and The George Washingmachine Quartet (Australia), John Jorgenson (USA), Hank Marvin (UK), Ritary Gaguenetti (French Gypsy), Gary Potter (UK), John Etheridge (UK), Moreno(French Gypsy), Stephane Wrembel (France), Biel Ballester (Spain), Andreas Oberg (Sweden), Robin Nolan (UK) and Lollo Meier (Dutch Gypsy). .. Le QuecumBar Patrons: .. Everyone a dazzling star. This is a musical imprint of our patron’s unique personalities, highlighting their talent, energy, compositions, melodies and Django Reinhardt’s music. ..Some were born to Django’s music, others gravitated to it, all have left their indelible mark on this style. Individually displaying their singular guitar style, mastery and personal interpretations, all these incredible musicians have nurtured and evolved the genre globally to renewed heights of popularity. ..This CD was only made possible by their generously donated tracks. The purpose: to elevate and share Django’s legacy, whilst assisting Le QuecumBar’s objective of supporting and promoting Django’s Gypsy Swing, its Gypsy heritage and its musicians worldwide. .. CD 1: .. 1. Marina Swing-Moreno.. 2. Step Swing-Lollo Meier.. 3. Dark Romance-John Jorgenson.. 4. Coquette-Hank Marvin .. 5. My Blue Heaven-Dave Kelbie (The George Washingmachine Quartet .. 6. Djangology-Robin Nolan .. 7. For Sylvia-The Ritary Gaguenetti Quartet .. 8. Ma Premiere Guitare-Andreas Oberg .. 9. Nanoc-Stephane Wrembel .. 10. The Story of the Northern Plea-Biel Ballester .. 11. Moment's Notice-John Etheridge .. 12. Fleche D'Or-Angelo DeBarre.. 13. Confessin'(That I Love You)-Gary Potter .. CD 2:.. 1. Hungaria-Dave Kelbie with Fapy Lafertin .. 2. Minor Blues-Gary Potter .. 3. Swanee River-Andreas Oberg .. 4. What Is This Thing Called Love-The Ritary Gaguenetti Quartet .. 5. Rosas-Lollo Meier .. 6. Kokopelli Song-Robin Nolan .. 7. Noto Swing-Hank Marvin .. 8. Sweet Chorus-John Etheridge.. 9. Istiqbal Solo-John Jorgenson .. 10. Barbes-Brooklyn-Stephane Wrembel.. 11. Bolero a Tchan-Tchou-Moreno.. 12. Yong Yuan Xiao Shi-Biel Ballester .. 13. Limehouse Blues-Angelo DeBarre.. .. All our CDs are available at our online shop, the bar, Amazon, CD Baby and for digital download at www.linnrecords.com... For those of you in Paris, France you can now buy all Le Q Records cds at FNAC in Les Halles.. FOR ALL OF YOU IN EUROPE OUR CDS HAVE NEVER BEEN BETER VALUE WITH THE WEAK POUND YOU CAN AFFORD TO BUY ALL OF THEM.. ALL OUR CDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ON LINNRECORDS.COM.. MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU OUT THERE WHO HAVE BOUGHT OUR ALBUMS AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT US ITS A LONG ROAD SO ITS GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS ALONG - LOOK OUT FOR RITARYS LATEST ALBUM WHICH LE QUECUMBAR SUPPORTED AND SPONSORED - GIPSY SOUL its a cracker of a jazz album and just shows what a master he is!! .. Thank you Sylvia and the team at Le Q
Influences
Well I have to say it - if it wasn't for my mum filling the house with music when I was a child I would not have heard half the music I have - she filled my life with a variety of magical music and song every day - every child should have music in their life... All the 78s that were so magical, even now I love them best. My first folk guitar boyfriend who introduced me to Django on 78s. Samois sur Seine where the dream was born to open Le Q... The gypsy, swing guitar genius, Django Reinhardt and his Hot Club sound...Special thanks to all my patrons and everyone who has ever played here... All the Gypsy music from around the world - music is the language that unites us all. All the Gypsies I have met and become friends. World Gypsy music, Flamenco, Gypsy Rhumba, Klezmer, Gypsy Jazz, Gypsy Swing, Jazz, Jazz Manouche, String Swing, Swing, Oscar Aleman, Eddy Lang, Joe Venutti, Stuff Smith, Mills Brothers, Ink Spots, Andrew Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Dean Martin, Charlie and his Orchestra, Tommy Emmanuel, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller, Mario Lanza, oh so many sounds and so much talent creating memories and driving me to do what I do, thank you all for your music, without music life would have less joy..
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ECHOES AND WHISPERS OF 1930S PARIS.. LET THE WORDS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.. Five out of Five stars I feel quite triumphant about Le Quecumbar, because it is a perfect example of why London is a charming city. Like an eccentric maiden aunt who suddenly produces a large cache of fabulous champagne, the big smoke comes good in the most unexpected ways. In the endlessly dreary season that comes between Christmas and May bank holiday, walking into Le Quecumbar from a quiet residential street is like getting a large sack of the very finest truffles out of a vending machine that you thought might grace you with a dairy milk, if you were lucky. It possesses the most unique selling point I think I have ever encountered. Outside of Paris, it is Europe’s only venue dedicated to the promotion of Django Reinhardt Hot Club Gypsy Swing. This may not sound like much to the uninitiated on paper, but when your ears get involved it starts to seem more and more amazing. In a town where there is never a shortage of people to rip and be ripped off, it is truly righteous that here you can see some of the most passionate and accomplished musicians you will ever encounter. For £5. Or free, if you get there before 8pm. The owner, Sylvia Rushbrooke, is a glittering presence in the bar with her flashing eyes and megawatt personality. She has created an atmosphere that captures the heady intoxication of 30’s Paris and the thrill of swing. The anonymity of the big city is broken down as a jazz orientated crowd of British and foreign musicians chat, pretty girls with shiny bobs twist and shimmy, and bohemian people defrost in the corners. Creamy walls flicker as pincushions of light blush out from small candles. Fairy lights are laced through luscious palm leaves that sway with limpid colour from the corners and along the walls, round the folies bergeres poster girls and the grecian pots and urns. The musicianship is breathtaking and exhilarating; the mood sways and lilts from glancing rhythms spinning round the room to slower, more subtle melodies that drift across the air like thick silk veils. There is no trace of any seriousness or condescension, just sheer enjoyment on the part of the musicians and the audience. I had to tear myself away, and you would be missing one of London’s finest treasures if you were not to go. VIEW LONDON.. Reviewed by - Diana de Cabarrus .. When Django Reinhardt teamed up with St..phane Grappelli and the other members of his Quintette du Hot Club de France in 1934, Gypsy caf.. music melded with American jazz to create an irresistible art form that flourishes still at Django festivals in France, at Django clubs, and on Django internet radio stations in America and Japan. Three years ago, Sylvia Rushbrooke, a British Djangophile, marked the 50th anniversary of Reinhardt's premature death by opening a wine bar - known to the cognoscenti as "Le Q" - dedicated to keeping Django's musical legacy alive. "Museum stuff," sniff its jazz-world detractors from behind their palisade. To test the truth of this, I drop in on one of the QuecumBar's jam sessions. With potted palms, turn-of-the-century mirrors, and walls covered with photos of Gypsy swing's greats, the place does look a bit preserved in aspic, but when the bassist George Trebar and guitarist Stuart Blagden set off on an exploratory riff, the joint starts to jump. Blagden, who began life as a classical guitarist, tells me that ever since he fell in love with Django's sound, he has been trying to combine it with bebop. As he warms to his task, it's clear he's doing just that. His finger-picking gets hotter and faster, his rhythm guitarist generates huge momentum, and the old jazz standards and Django numbers pour out in ever more harmonically inventive guises. On comes the young Robin Katz, an art dealer by day, supported by the rhythm guitarist Dennis Chang, who has just flown in from Montreal: if this is typical of London, he says, he likes it a lot. This pair have played together just once, and though they don't achieve the symbiosis of Blagden and co, they pump along nicely. For this is a musical mafia - they all speaking the same musical language, with Django's "Minor Swing" as a signature tune. Then it's the turn of Simon Moore, supported by the Polish gypsy, Ducato Piotrowski -Piotrowski's nickname, "Pompe", is appropriate, as he puts massive impetus behind Moore's subtle excursions. Meanwhile, an intense Lee is offered a guitar: he hasn't touched one for months, he tells me, and he's not sure what will come out. What comes out is very fine indeed: this is Lee Clark, who spent his youth training in France with Gypsies. So, museum culture be damned. Gypsy swing is alive and well... THE INDEPENDENT - Published: 06 January 2006 Gypsy Jazz Jam Session, QuecumBar, London By Michael Church .. REVIEW, LONDON EVENING STANDARD 2007 HAI LA DRUM.. Hai La Drum is a collaboration of four versatile musicians who met playing gypsy swing music in the late '90s. The line up is perfectly suited to playing traditional Romanian, Russian and other Balkan music. The shared experience of playing jazz allows them to interpret these more traditional forms and add improvisations and unusual arrangements. Here's a recent review in the Standard: "Imagine you're in the Balkans", said Sylvia, the flamboyant hostess at Le Quecumbar, "Don't be boring and English, make lots of noise!" So from the beginning Romanian Gypsy violinist Vasile Stanescu got wild whoops and clapping from the crowd. Actually, the atmosphere at Le Quecumbar isn't Balkan, but more 1930s Paris or Brussels. From the outside it's clearly a converted pub, but inside it's a congenial Gypsy music café with candles, art nouveau lights, old black-and-white photos and a little stage in the corner ringed by luxuriant potted plants. Certainly it doesn't feel like Battersea. Stanescu was born in Bucharest into a family of Gypsy musicians going back, he says, some 250 years. He started playing aged seven and clearly has had some classical training alongside his Gypsy tradition. His band, Hai La Drum (Hit the Road), is essentially British, despite their Romany name, playing accordion, guitar and double bass. He started with some Romanian tunes with heavily ornamented fiddle playing, before slipping into Ciocarlia (The Lark). This is a cliché Romanian Gypsy piece usually trotted out as an encore and it was brave to throw it in early on and keep it fresh with a musical integrity plus spectacular bird effects. Stanescu's violin techniques include spectral harmonics, double stopping and a spectacular left-hand pizzicato with a panache I've only seen matched by Maxim Vengerov. Stanescu and the band toss musical phrases back and forth and Le Quecumbar clearly thrives on this sort of quality musical vibe. The repertoire ranged from Romanian tunes to Russian classics and Django-style Gypsy swing. The warmth, camaraderie and ambience took us to another world, far from London... THE GOSSIP ON THE STREET - GENERAL ATMOSPHERE.. “Atmosphere is everything, and this place has it in spades.” Essential Living.. “Le QuecumBar is unique and provides an irresistible combination of live music, great food and hospitality in a setting as alluring as a coquette’s boudoir.” Live in London.. “… the sort of atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home.” Wandsworth Business Magazine.. “Le QuecumBar provides a fabulous experience, whether you want a quiet drink in intimate surroundings or a more lively night with a bit of a buzz.” Hot Property.. “… an atmosphere that captures the heady intoxication of 30s Paris and the thrill of swing.” View London.. “… the perfect ambience in which to enjoy casually sophisticated evenings.” Live in London.. “Le QuecumBar’s unpretentiousness is a breath of fresh air …” London Eating Newsletter.. “… enough character and charm to make a special effort to get here” SW Magazine.. HYBRID QUOTES.. “… the spacious interior … needs to be seen to be fully believed … kind of Marlene Dietrich meets the Palm Court hotel.” View London.. “… a cross between a Montmarte drinking den straight out of Moulin Rouge and a New Orleans jazz club.” SW Magazine.. “Anyone looking for a piece of Paris without crossing the Channel should take advantage.” SW Magazine.. “… I was completely overwhelmed by [the guitarists’] almost surreal virtuosity.” Wandsworth Business Magazine .. “Inhabited by some of the friendliest staff and punters we’ve had the pleasure of sharing bar space with.” Fancyapint.com.. “This is a truly amazing place.” Hot Property.. “I think this is the ideal place for a first date.” Restaurant Spy.. “A million miles away from the stresses and strains of daily London life.” Kingston Guardian.. “Anyone looking for a piece of Paris without crossing the Channel you should take advantage.” SW Magazine.. “… even the loos, are worth a visit.” SW Magazine.. Totally independent. In a world of soulless corporate chains devoid of joy, a refreshingly unique and intimate Venue. .. THE MUSIC.. “… I was completely overwhelmed by [the guitarists’] almost surreal virtuosity.” Wandsworth Business Magazine.. “The musicianship is breathtaking and exhilarating.” View London.. “… here you can see some of the most passionate and accomplished musicians you will ever encounter.” View London.. “… a Bohemian atmosphere of laid-back music making” gay.com.. “… the interior evokes the faded elegance of pre-war Parisian caf.. society and hosts performances by some of the world’s greatest acoustic guitarists” Live in London.. “The undeniable jewel in [Le QuecumBar’s] entertainment crown is the Tuesday night hot club jazz jamming sessions… “ Kingston Guardian.. “… sheer enjoyment on the part of the musicians and the audience.” View London.. “… London’s premier venue for Gypsy Jazz.” Live in London.. PEOPLE.. “Inhabited by some of the friendliest staff and punters we’ve had the pleasure of sharing bar space with.” fancyapint.com.. “Sylvia Rushbrooke is a glittering presence in the bar with her flashing eyes and megawatt personality.” View London, January 2004 “To say that Sylvia is an enthusiast for this style of music would be an understatement - she is an evangelist for the subject.” Live in London, January/February 2004 WHAT THE MUSICIANS AND PATRONS SAY.. JOHN ETHERIDGE ONE OF UKS FINEST GUITARIST "The QuecumBar provides a wonderful setting for the acoustic music it specialises in. Intimate, welcoming and atmospherically decorated - with lovely food and Sylvia’s warm hospitality. It’s truly one of the most attractive places to hear music in London and there is plenty of high-octane gypsy music to be heard. All the greats play here. I am proud to be a patron... HANK B MARVIN OF THE SHADOWS, COMPOSER, GUITAR MASTER AND GYPSY SWING FAN Loved the jam night, what a great atmos, and I was inspired by the enthusiastic and inventive playing from the various musos present. The non-playing crowd was really into it too. It was so good I almost thought of moving back to London! The “name” guest performers you are able to present there are truly the best of today’s Gypsy Jazz. It is so good to be able to sit close to the action, sadly there aren’t many venues that offer this intimacy... JOHN JORGENSON USAs FINEST GYPSY SWINGER, ROCKER, COMPOSER AND GUITAR MASTER Le Quecumbar is the place I always wished existed in a town that I lived in-featuring and supporting my favourite music, gypsy jazz, with a Parisian atmosphere, friendly staff, great food and classy without being stuffy. Whenever I am in London I make it a point to spend as many evenings there as possible-it is a gem!... LOLLO MEIER FROM HOLLANDS ON OF THE WORLDS ELITE GYPSY MASTERS AND COMPOSER I have seen many jazz bars and in my opinion Sylvia’s place was one of the most inspiring places I have ever visited. The musicians and customers at Le QuecumBar gave me tremendous support, they were like a family to me and they really made me feel at ease. It is the place to be for Gypsy Jazz musicians. So, I am very proud to be patron of Le QuecumBar. Thank you very much Sylvia and give my love to all of my friends... ANDREAS OBERG SWEDENS BEST GYPSY SWING/JAZZ GUITARISTS AND COMPOSER I am honoured and delighted to be the Scandinavian Patron of Le QuecumBar. Sylvia has created a unique place in central London, that's become one of the hottest spots in the world of Gypsy Jazz. The atmosphere is fantastic and the staff, musicians & audience immediately make you feel at home!... BIEL BALLESTER (TRIO) SPAINS BEST GYPSY SWING GUITARIST AND COMPOSER Le QuecumBar has proved to be just the most charming place that me and the boys have visited. Sylvia Rushbrooke is an incredible lovely person and a cool landlady keeping an eye on everything! and the waiters are very nice people too! We had such a great time...the atmosphere is incredible and the gypsy jazz scene of London is growing in such a way, that Le QuecumBar is one of the most huge pillars of gypsy jazz in Europe, and that is said- the whole world!! Le QuecumBar - a MUST!... THE RITARY GAGUENETTI ENSEMBLE, RITARY & HERVE GAGUENETTI FRENCH GYPSY SWING GUITAR MASTERS & VLADIMIR TORRES BASS PLAYER Le QuecumBar is a place which is perfectly appropriate with this music, with an excellent audience. I would never forget this journey to London. I was charmed to be able to perform at Le QuecumBar, because it is a splendid place and because I admire the courage of Sylvia to promote this music. I liked much passion and the listening of the audience it is a place where the music reigns, sharing and meetings. Thank you very much Sylvia for those intense, generous moments. This journey has been one of the best of my young career. Le QuecumBar is an unbelievable place; one would believe it to be 70 years ago. Sylvia succeeded in recreating an environment which existed in Paris a long time and which doesn’t exist anymore in Europe...except in London. The audience is imposing, always enthusiastic and the reception for the musicians by Sylvia and the QuecumBar staff is exceptional. We feel always well and happy to be able to share our passion with an audience which appreciates it. It is an immense pleasure of being able to play at Le QuecumBar. Thank you Sylvia, thank you so Much!... ROBIN NOLAN UK, RESIDENT OF HOLLAND GYPSY SWING GUITAR MASTER AND COMPOSER Le QuecumBar is simply the ground Zero of Gypsy Jazz, the place to be and to be seen.....better still to be seen playing hot guitar!... REINIER VOET & PIGALLE 44 Jan Brouwer Gert Wantenaar Nick McGuire It was lovely to play and stay at the most Parisian club in London, The Quecumbar. The intimacy of the venue can be illustrated by the fact that our accordion player had to sit down beside the small and cosy stage (full with plants, why not?). Music and guitar lovers sitting just in front of you; an honour to play for them. And a pleasure to be invited and welcomed by Sylvia. Thanks! Hope to come back soon...... MATHIEU CHATELAIN What can I say...Sylvia and I met at Samois in 98 when I was still struggling with "Minor swing" chords and there I was last week playing in her bar, a place that has nothing to envy the best parisian jazz cafes...even more I don't think we have such a place in Paris. It is like being at la chope des puces but la chope is only opened on satursday and sunday where as here you have jazz almost every evening. I just wish the best to Sylvia and to the Quecumbar, a place with a spirit, not a simple club and this for one reason, you have somebody behind the bar who is a real passionate...but just go there one evening and check by yourself..... ..Header Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!..............Make your own banner at MyBannerMaker.com!....