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Fapy Lafertin meets Adrian Cox — acoustic quartet in Hot-Club swing and New Orleans jazz.
Fapy Lafertin, a true heir to Django Reinhardt and one of the great masters of gypsy jazz, joins Adrian Cox, one of Europe’s finest traditional-jazz clarinettists. Alongside them, rhythm guitarist Dave Kelbie and double bassist Sébastien Girardot form what Tcha Limberger calls “the Rolls Royce of Rhythm Sections.” Four exceptional musicians bringing together Django’s legacy, the spirit of New Orleans and the effortless elegance of classic swing.
Two worlds of acoustic jazz meet in this quartet: guitarist Fapy Lafertin, a leading figure in European gypsy jazz, and British clarinetist and singer Adrian Cox, steeped in the New Orleans tradition. Fapy's lyrical virtuosity finds a natural counterpart in Adrian's expressive phrasing, while his vocals bring another colour to the repertoire.
Alongside them, rhythm guitarist Dave Kelbie and double bassist Sébastien Girardot form a supple acoustic rhythm section. Without drums, the four musicians favour attentive listening, melodic conversation and the lift of swing. Drawing on Django Reinhardt, classic-jazz melodies and New Orleans influences, their concert celebrates distinct musical personalities without losing the collective spirit: elegant, lively and direct music with ample room for improvisation.
For theatres, festivals and acoustic-jazz series, this quartet brings together two distinctive melodic voices: Fapy Lafertin’s guitar and Adrian Cox’s clarinet and vocals. Dave Kelbie and Sébastien Girardot give the drumless ensemble its supple rhythmic foundation. Between Django’s legacy and the sounds of New Orleans, the concert favours spontaneous dialogue, improvisation and a close connection with the audience.
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Fapy Lafertin Trio + Adrian Cox
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