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"Perhaps the most creative improviser in Gypsy jazz today, Mr. Wrembel plays the guitar with a rich and colorful lyricism." — The New York Times
Hailed by Rolling Stone as "a revelation" and described by The New York Observer as "the living face of Gypsy jazz," Stéphane Wrembel stands among the world’s most celebrated guitarists and composers. Born in Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel has spent more than two decades enchanting audiences across the globe with a singular sound that blends jazz, gypsy swing, and world music into something unmistakably his own.
In addition to his live performances, Wrembel is a sought-after composer. His music has been featured in films including Midnight in Paris ("Bistro Fada"), Vicky Cristina Barcelona ("Big Brother"), and Rifkin’s Festival (original score). Midnight in Paris went on to win the GRAMMY® Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack, and in 2012 Wrembel was personally selected by Hans Zimmer to perform at the Academy Awards® alongside an all-star ensemble including Esperanza Spalding, Pharrell, and Sheila E.
Wrembel has released 19 albums under his own name and the Django Experiment series. His most recent release, a three-CD Triptych (Phases I, II & III) recorded with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, was released in April 2024 and received reviews from DownBeat, Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, New York City Jazz Record, and more. His collaborations with artists such as David Grisman and GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Raul Midón further underscore his versatility.
Wrembel is also a passionate educator and cultural ambassador. Since 2003 he has served as the artistic director of Django à Gogo, a weeklong festival and guitar camp celebrating the Sinti guitar tradition, hosted at venues including Carnegie Hall and featuring master classes with world-class musicians.
Over the years he has shared the stage with artists from Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, and The Roots to Medeski Martin & Wood, John Scofield, Sam Bush, and Stochelo Rosenberg, and has appeared on NPR’s Mountain Stage and Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. His performances transcend labels and expectations, offering something deeply resonant for every listener.
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As Wrembel says:
"I just play my own music. It’s not only for the rock lover, the Django lover, or the jazz lover—it’s for the music lover."
We’re thrilled to welcome Stéphane Wrembel & Band to the Caffè Lena stage for an evening of virtuosic guitar, rich storytelling, and music without borders.
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