The Hot Club of Philadelphia was started in 2001 by guitarist Barry Wahrhaftig and violinist Mark Campiglia.They are carrying on the Gypsy Jazz tradition started by Django Renhardt and Stephane Grappelli and their legendary group, the Quintet of the Hot Club of France. They have added their own flavor and style to the mix. Our new CD "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams" features guests Phyllis Chapell and Denise King vocals, 7 string guitar by Howard Alden of "Sweet and Lowdown" fame, and clarin...
The Hot Club of Philadelphia was started in 2001 by guitarist Barry Wahrhaftig and violinist Mark Campiglia.They are carrying on the Gypsy Jazz tradition started by Django Renhardt and Stephane Grappelli and their legendary group, the Quintet of the Hot Club of France. They have added their own flavor and style to the mix. Our new CD "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams" features guests Phyllis Chapell and Denise King vocals, 7 string guitar by Howard Alden of "Sweet and Lowdown" fame, and clarinet by Bob Butryn. The core group consists of Jim Stager bass, Joe Ellis rhythm guitar, Barry Wahrhaftig on lead guitar and Mark Campiglia on violin. Based in and around Philadelphia PA. More info on their Reverbnation fanpage is: http://www.reverbnation.com/#/hotclubphilly, and our website is www.HotClubPhilly.com Similar artist and influnces; Django Reinhartd, Stephane Grappelli, Louie Armstrong, Stephane Wrembel, Dorado and Samson Schmitt, John Jorgenson Quintet, Fapy Lafertin, Rosenberg Trio. See also, Hot Club of San Francisco, Hot Club of Detroit, etc. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
