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Gypsy Jazz group Pearl Django which includes accordionist David Lange will entertain with two shows at the Jansen Art Centre in Lynden, Washington on September 11, 2021. Their first show will be held at 3:PM and they will be joined by vibraphonist, Susan Pascal for their 7.30 PM show.

On September 12, 2021, the band will perform at the Marysville Opera House in Marysville, Washington at 5.30 PM.

The group enjoy performing music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Their extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions.

Photo top: Tim Lerch , Guitar; Jim Char, Guitar; David Lange, Accordion; Michael Gray, Violin; Rick Leppanen, Bass

Excerpts from the website: “With a performance history spanning more than 27 years and having released 15 CDs, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions. Pearl Django has performed at festivals, dances and nightspots throughout the U.S. and abroad.

They have played at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Seine and have been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” The band’s signature style is marked by pristine and dexterous string work, colors of Bal Musette, the steady pulse of rhythm guitar and an unmistakable swing that delights audiences of all musical sensibilities. Throughout the years, Pearl Django has cultivated a devoted and enthusiastic following and they continue to play to packed houses wherever they perform.”

The group’s inception was as a trio in Tacoma, Washington in 1994. The focus of Pearl Django was, and is, to incorporate the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with American swing music. They quickly expanded to a quintet, adding a violinist and a third guitarist.  An interview on NPR’s All Things Considered in 2001 brought the group to national attention. In June 2002, Pearl Django performed at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Seine, just outside of Paris, France. As of 2007 Pearl Django is working as both a quartet and a quintet (with accordionist, David Lange) All of the members are contributing original compositions to the band’s expansive repertoire.

Accordionist David Lange has been an unofficial member of Pearl Django since the group’s inception. He has been the recording engineer and co-producer of all of the Pearl Django CDs. David’s fine accordion playing can be heard on all but the first two Pearl Django CDs. He is a well-respected and in-demand recording engineer and for the last 40 years has worked with and recorded top musicians at his studios (David Lange Studios) in Edgewood, Washington. In 2007 he was persuaded to return to his first love and make time to play the music he loves with Pearl Django. Since joining Pearl Django, David has released two fabulous CDs under his own name.

Future 2021 performances include:
Saturday, September 11 Jansen Art Center (Shows at 3 PM and 7:30 PM) The 3 PM show will be just Pearl Django and for the 7:30 show we will be joined by our friend and vibraphonist, extraordinaire, Susan Pascal 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA 98264 | Contact Us | 360.354.3600
Sunday, September 12 Marysville Opera House ( 5:30 PM ) A very nice performance venue. Reservations (pre-registration) suggested 1225 3rd St; Marysville, WA, 360-363-8400
Our trip to Little Rock, AR on 9-16 has been postponed. We look forward to performing there at some future date.
Thursday, September 23 Djangofest NW (8:00 PM – 2 sets) Whidbey Island Center for the Arts; 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260
Saturday, September 25 San Juan Community Theatre (7:30 PM) 100 Second Street – Friday Harbor, WA; Phone: 360 378 3210

October, 2021
Saturday, October 2, 2021 Sudden Valley Dance Barn (TBA PM) 8 Barn View Ct. Bellingham, WA 98229; 360-306-1800
Thursday – Sunday, Oct 14-17; Sun Valley, ID; 10 performances over 4 days. Pearl Django will be back at Sun Valley Jazz for the Jazz & Music festival This is a Jazz and Music festival and we will be playing music – maybe some jazz, too.

For further information on having Pearl Django for your event (concert, wedding, dance, birthday, etc.) contact Michael Gray. 206-781-1862
graywhit@msn.com