DJANGO A LA CREOLE
One of the consequences of the flooding of New Orleans in 2005, was the exodus of its population, including musicians who lived in the most affected. The city was in crisis and its reconstruction would take a long time, not only by the pace of construction, but the return of investors in local show business. One of the artists who then left the city was Evan Chirstopher who moved to Paris in search of job opportunities.
Clarinetist Californian had been living and performing in the city since 1984. and adopted the style of Creloe, quite characteristic of the city, assuming for itself the role of ambassador of this style, Which the most expressive name is Sidney Bechet,
In fact, in his discography, which contains only three titles, one can see its impeccable virtuosity and precision of execution of the music.
In the latest project, now back to New Orleans, Evan pays tribute to the gypsy guitarist Django Heinherdt.
The latter, fusing Gypsy Swing with New Orleans grooves and rhythms of “le monde Créole” released their debut CD, Django à la Créole (Fremeaux & Associates) at the 2008 French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.
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