Stephane Wrembel 11.22.11

Note - this Concert at One performance is on a Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Part of the Jazz Series through December 1. One could call Stephane Wrembel a Gypsy, a world traveler, for the music he plays and his lifestyle are expressive of the Gypsy way of life. Born in Paris, and raised in Fontainbleu (home of Impressionism and the music of Django Reinhardt), Wrembel began classical training at the age of four. His life took a decisive turn in his late teens when he first discovered Django’s music and the Gypsies. He spent the next ten years of his life learning, playing, and expanding this tradition. This intense work gave him his technique, but the time he spent playing around campfires and trailers gave him his soul. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music with studies in Contemporary Jazz, Indian, African, and Middle Eastern music, his life took another turn when he moved to New York City. Like New York, Stephane is always in motion, always searching and never stopping in his quest to create a new sound. Career highlights include: scoring the theme to Woody Allen’s 2011 Smash Hit “Midnight In Paris”; composing the soundtrack music for Woody Allen’s 2008 Golden Globe winner “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”; recording his third album with the legendary David Grisman; touring the U.S. with master violinist Mark O’Connor; headlining to a capacity crowd at Lincoln Center; Gitane Guitar Company producing the “Stephane Wrembel” model guitar; opening for Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith. Wrembel has performed at many major music festivals, including: The Rochester International Jazz Festival; High Sierra Music Festival; The Berkshire Mountain Festival; Djangofest San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, New Mexico; and the Whistler international Music Festival where he opened and/or performed with Elvis Costello, The Roots, Medeski Martin and Wood, John Scofield, Ryan Montbleau Band, Me’shell Ndegeocello, and Soulive. www.stephanewrembel.com PROGRAM All sets to be announced during performances.

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