Saturday, April 5: Peer Hyrka & The Gypsy Hombres April 5, 2008

THE GYPSY HOMBRES Equally at ease with swing, tangos, and waltzes, The Gypsy Hombres have aesthetically refined nature that is ideal for the serious listener, But they can also "rock house" with a captivating intensity.

An acoustic violin/guitar based trio, the band blends 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.

The Nashville Chamber Orchestra recently commissioned composer in residence, Conni Ellisor, to write a piece incorporating Hombres original songs, melodies and riffs. 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 taped by National Public Radio and is scheduled to be broadcast in the near future.

http://www.gypsyhombres.com/

$5 Cover. Doors at 7 pm. All ages. Smoke free. Beer Coffee and Food. Large patio and deck. 641 S Cooper. 901-278-4994. www.myspace.com/otherlands

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