Video: Musette Project’s arrangement of Tony Murena’s famous musette waltz ‘Melancolie’, with much liberties taken.
Accordionist Dallas Vietty has a busy summer schedule. He is a young professional accordionist who is a wonderful representative of the future of the accordion. Dallas Vietty is an American jazz accordionist located in Easton, PA, specializing in the Parisian swing-waltz style of Musette and Gypsy Jazz.
He began playing the accordion in 2001, and has studied jazz and arranging at California State University Northridge and accordion performance with Stanley and Joanna Darrow at Acme Accordion School.
As a soloist he performs widely, and won first place in the Free Bass category at the American Accordionist Musicological Society Festival in 2011. As a band leader, his groups have performed at Musikfest 2012, Djangoary Festival 2011 and 2012, Djangofolies Festival 2012, Djangology Festival 2012, TEDxPhilly 2010, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and many other concerts around the country.
As an educator he has taught at the famous Django music camp Django in June, led workshops at the American Accordionist Association Conference 2012, and has a prolific private studio and growing online teaching presence. He is one of a few who have a curriculum and knowledge of Musette and Gypsy Jazz for the piano accordion.
He currently leads Musette Project, a contemporary take on the modernist waltz compositions of the mid-century Parisian accordionists, and Hot Bijouxx, an early 20th century inspired hot swing group.
He appears with his group the Hot Bijouxx Trio with special guest guitarist Dave Sanders on Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 6-9:PM at the The Brick in Bethlehem, PA.
Come join Hot Bijouxx at their monthly residency, first Thursdays happy hour. The Brick specializes in wood-fired, artisan pizza and craft beers, and are offering food and wine specials during happy hour. Check out Hot Bijouxx’s new arrangements and featured musicians.
Dallas will teach at Django in June at Smith College in Northampton, MA. The event runs from Tuesday, June 17 to Sunday, June 21, 2015.
Now in it’s 11th year, Django in June is the largest gypsy jazz educational event in North America, gathering hundreds of people who are passionate about the music of Django Reinhardt. Students study guitar, mandolin, bass, violin, or accordion, in small classes led by top artists from the US, Canada, and Europe.
Then every evening, everyone gathers throughout campus to “Djam” until the wee hours. There are even facilitated jams for those who want to gain a little more confidence in playing with others. The camp closes with Friday and Saturday Academy of Music concerts featuring virtuosic performers.
Dallas will be returning for his 4th year leading beginner through advanced students through his gypsy jazz accordion curriculum. Joining him this year is Grammy award-winning accordionist and composer Victor Prieto. Victor tours with top ensembles from his base in NYC, and returns to Spain annually to lead the jazz accordion programs he has developed. Come for the week or just for the weekend – Dallas and Victor will be taking the gypsy jazz accordion program to another level this year!
Dallas and Hot Bijouxx will perform on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Free Summer Concert Serios in Suburban Square, Ardmore, PA.
For further information: dallasvietty@gmail.com
