Hot Club of Baltimore - November Jazz Guitar Series

Hot Club of Baltimore brings Django Reinhardt–inspired manouche and Gypsy jazz to Blues Alley as part of the November Jazz Guitar Series. Led by guitarist Michael Joseph Harris, the ensemble draws on the Paris jazz sound of the 1930s and 1940s, combining classic Hot Jazz, French musette, and imaginative takes on swing standards.

The featured lineup includes Harris with bassist Will Ledbetter, guitarist Connor Holdridge, and pianist Brennen Ernst, along with additional special guests to be announced. The group’s repertoire centers on the music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. Harris has performed at major jazz and Gypsy swing festivals and venues in the United States and Europe, toured with France’s Django Festival All Stars alongside Samson Schmitt, and had his Django arrangement featured on an international Hot Club Records compilation. The musicians also perform with Ultrafaux Ensemble, which focuses on original Gypsy jazz compositions.

When: Wednesday, November 4

Showtime: 7:00 PM

Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

Lineup: Michael Joseph Harris on guitar, Will Ledbetter on bass, Connor Holdridge on guitar, Brennen Ernst on piano, and other special guests to be announced

Music: Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli–style Hot Jazz, French musette, swing standards from the 1930s and 1940s, and related Gypsy jazz

Tickets: $35, plus a $7 fee

Food and beverage minimum: Each person must purchase at least $15 in food or beverages; this minimum is not included in the ticket price

Seating: First come, first served at the door

Doors: Doors open at 6:00 PM for the early show on Monday through Saturday

Policies: Tickets are final sale, nonrefundable, and nontransferable. Photography and recording are prohibited during the performance, and guests are asked to keep conversation to a minimum.