Friday, February 20
7:30 PM
Camp Concert Hall

Tonight's performance will last approximately 90 minutes, without intermission.

Stéphane Wrembel stands as one of the world's most celebrate 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. Rolling Stone called him "...a revelation."

Wrembel is a highly respected composer with original compositions featured in acclaimed films Midnight in Paris ("Bistro Fada") and Vicky Cristina Barcelona ("Big Brother"). 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 impressive discography of over 20 albums released under his name and the pseudonym, the Django Experiment, Wrembel released Triptych -- 3 CDs entitled Phase 1, 2, and 3 -- recorded with Canadian improvisational pianist Jean-Michel Pilc in April of 2024, receiving glowing press in Downbeat, Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, New York Jazz Record and more.

His latest recording, Django New Orleans II: Hors-Série, was released in November of 2025. Django New Orleans is a 9-piece specialty group fusing New Orleans brass and rhythms with the spellbinding guitar style of "Jazz Manouche." Hors-Série offers fresh interpretations of timeless classics, alongside two brand-new original compositions by Wrembel—including his debut as a vocalist.

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 of NPR's prestigious radio show, 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."

Stéphane Wrembel will perform with his world-class band including Josh Kaye on guitar and oud, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass and Nick Anderson on drums.

The 90-minute program will include Wrembel's original compositions, select pieces by Django Reinhardt and other renowned composers, with a focus on the Sinti guitar style.

"Stéphane Wrembel just might be the greatest acoustic guitarist alive." —The Aquarian

"Stéphane Wrembel repeatedly soars whether performing his own music or classics by Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington." —San Diego Union Tribune

MORE INFO:
www.Stéphanewrembel.com

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