Stephane Wrembel Trio w/ The Derek Bronston Trio

Stephane Wrembel stands as one of the world’s most celebrated guitarists. Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of jazz, gypsy swing and world music enchanting audiences across the globe with his unique sound.

Wrembel is also a highly respected composer. His original compositions have graced the acclaimed films Midnight in Paris (“Bistro Fada”), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (“Big Brother”) and Rifkin’s Festival (original score). Midnight in Paris won the Grammy Award® for “Best Compilation Soundtrack.” At the 2012 Academy Awards®, Wrembel was handpicked by renowned composer Hans Zimmer to join his “All Star Band” performing alongside luminaries like Esperanza Spalding, Pharrell, and Shelia E.

With an already impressive discography of 19 albums released under his name and the pseudonym, The Django Experiment, Wrembel recently released a triptych– 3 CDs entitled Phase 1, 2 and 3–recorded with his band and Canadian improvisational pianist Jean-Michel Pilc. Released in April of 2024, the triptych has received glowing press in Downbeat, Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, New York Jazz Record and more. Wrembel’s collaborations with other top musicians such as mandolinist David Grisman and Grammy Award®-winning guitarist Raul Midon highlight his remarkable versatility.

Additionally, Wrembel is a dedicated musical director and educator. Since 2003, he has curated the Django a Gogo Music Festival, a celebrated week-long event honoring the Sinti guitar style, held in Maplewood, New Jersey, and in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Town Hall and featuring a series of master guitar classes.

Wrembel has shared the stage with legends including Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, The Roots, Medeski Martin & Wood, Me’shell Ndegeocello, John Scofield, Larry Keel, Stochelo Rosenberg, and Sam Bush. His performances on NPR’s prestigious Mountain Stage and the syndicated radio show Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour further showcase his diverse talent. His performances transcend genre boundaries, offering something different to every music enthusiast. As he himself puts it, “I just play my own music. It’s not only for the rock music lover, the Django Reinhardt lover or jazz lover. It’s for the music lover.”

Don’t miss your chance to see Stephane Wrembel live with his world-class band, featuring Josh Kaye on guitar and oud, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass.

DEREK BRONSTON TRIO

Derek Bronston is an accomplished jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader renowned for his lyrical, and innovative blend of modern jazz and acoustic nuance. Now based in Woodstock NY, he emerged onto the NYC jazz scene in the late 1990s, quickly establishing himself through his sophisticated compositions and fluid, expressive guitar style.Bronston’s debut album, Longing (1999), featuring trumpeter Tom Harrell, showcased his melodic sensibilities and ability to craft deeply emotive soundscapes. His subsequent release, Ebb (2001), was critically acclaimed for its subtle interplay and refined acoustic textures, with saxophonist Lisa Parrott, bassist Gary Wang, and drummer Gerald Cleaver rounding out his group.Over his vibrant career, Bronston has played with an array of respected jazz artists, including: Cecil Taylor, Billy Bang, Branford Marsalis, and Dave Binney etc… As well as co-leading the group TSP with the revered trumpet player Mark Rapp, including three releases between 2010 and 2017.