The Gypsy Hombres
The acoustic violin/guitar based trio, The Gypsy Hombres, blend traditional jazz with European, South American, and classical music to create a sound unlike any other musical group. The Hombres' repertoire embraces a wide variety of composers and styles; from Brahms and Chopin to George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong to international folk songs, all while retaining the gypsy spirit. But besides just adding their own arrangements and personalities to standards, they are also accomplished composers with several original songs featured on their various recordings.
Because
of its acoustic and aestheticaly refined nature, their style is ideal
for background music at private parties and weddings. But the Hombres
can also "rock house" with a captivating intensity. Equally at ease
with swing, tangos, and waltzes, the Hombres provide plenty of
inspiration for dancing, and their free spirit and natural
improvisation can win over any audience.
Not
just entertaining, their music is ideal for the serious listener,
because of their high level of musical ability. In fact, their
musicianship is so impressive, the Nashville Chamber Orchestra
commissioned their composer in residence, Conni Ellisor, to write a
piece incorporating some of the Hombres original songs, melodies and
reifs. The result was “Nuage de la Nuit”, a
twenty-seven minute tribute to the legendary gypsy guitarist Django
Reinhardt, featuring the Gypsy Hombres. The performance was
broadcast by National Public Radio.
| Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5 | 12th Ave Taproom | 8pm |
| 8/19 | 12th Ave Taproom | 8pm |
| 9/2 | 12th Ave Taproom | 8pm |
| 9/16 | 12th Ave Taproom | 8pm |
| 9/17 | The Family Wash | 7pm |