From: Le QuecumBar [info_at_QuecumBar_dot_co_dot_uk]
Sent: 17 July 2009 15:09
Subject: 1 Le QuecumBar gig list July August September - 2 new cd from Le Q Records

 

GYPSY SWING STILL LIVE AT

 

LONDON'S PREMIER GYPSY SWING VENUE

HOME OF LE QUECUMBAR ALLSTARS & LE Q RECORDS

RECORDING LIVE MOMENTS OF MUSICAL MAGIC

 

NEWS

Two new live recordings on sale now at Le QuecumBar online shop:

 

Le QuecumBar Live in London with Patrick Saussois and Daniel John Martin

Many of you may know Patrick is seriously ill we wish him and his family well and our thoughts are with him.

 

Recorded Live in concert in 2008 at Le QuecumBar, a hot swinging line-up led by the unique Daniel John Martin on Jazz violin and vocals and Gypsy Jazz legend Patrick Saussois lead this versatile ensemble.  Featuring swinging rhythms and beautiful, elegant melodies, this album transports you to the streets and cafes of 1930’s Paris, led by the mellifluous violin and unique vocals of Daniel John Martin, the remarkable guitar playing of Gypsy Jazz legend Patrick Saussois, this music is driven by the rock steady ensemble of Ducato on rhythm guitar and Any Crowdy on bass.

 

Le QuecumBar Live in London The Aurore Quartet

Formed in September 2004, The Aurore Quartet is fronted by the glamorous, talented Aurore Voilque on violin and vocals and completed by the dynamic trio of Siegfried ’Ziggy’ Mandace and Darko Andelkovic on guitars, and Pierre Frasque on double bass. Mixing their diverse musical backgrounds, this joyful band brims with lyricism and humour, touching the heart and soul of their audience and taking them on a musical trip to 30s and 40s swing and Gypsy folk repertoires. With their own very personal interpretations and memorable compositions, The Aurore Quartet enthrals and lifts the spirits! Joining them as guest musicians on this live recording are Gypsy Jazz virtuoso Ritary Gaguenetti and rising vocal star Phillipa Leigh, helping to create an eclectic and exhilarating musical feast!

 

 

Woody Allens new hit film Vicky Christina Barcelona

Features two of Le QuecumBars Patrons music

Stephane Wrembel and Biel Ballester Trio

(Biels Live cd at Le QuecumBar available at our online shop)

 

 

 

Recorded live performances at Le QuecumBar

from www.quecumbar.co.uk online shop, or Amazon,

CD Baby or for download at linnrecords.com

 

 

SELLING FAST OUR LATEST POPULAR ALBUM A SHOWCASE OF GYPSY SWING

26 STONKING TRACKS DONATED BY OUR 13 WORLD WIDE GYPSY SWING PATRONS WITH UNRELEASED MATERIAL

“Stars Of Gypsy Swing” Le QuecumBar Patrons LEQ0105

Featuring Le QuecumBar Patrons:

Angelo DeBarre (French Gypsy), Dave Kelbie (UK) with Fapy Lafertin

& The George Washingmachine Quartet (Australia), John Jorgenson (USA), Hank Marvin

(UK), Ritary Gaguenetti (French Gypsy), Gary Potter (UK), John Etheridge (UK),

Moreno(French Gypsy), Stephane Wrembel (France), Biel Ballester (Spain), Andreas Oberg

(Sweden), Robin Nolan (UK) and Lollo Meier (Dutch Gypsy).

 

 

PROBABLY HIS BEST ALBUM EVER

GARY POTTER

"Le Quecumbar live in London" with The Gary Potter Quartet LEQ0104

Gary Potter with the power-packed perfect rhythm section comprising, Kevin Nolan (of The Robin Nolan Trio)

Ducato Piotrowski (of Le QuecumBar Allstar) on rhythm guitars and Andy Crowdy (often found playing with Angelo DeBarre and Lollo Meier) on double bass.

 

“Live at Le QuecumBar London”

The Angelo Debarre Quartet

 

“Live in London” with

The Biel Ballester Trio

Spanish Gypsy Swing trio playing with bossa and rumba overtones

 

“Le QuecumBar presents”

Le QuecumBar Allstars

A collection of some of our most talented regular musicians who can be seen and heard here all year round, a swinging fast moving album full of energy and fun and great vocals.

Allstars available for events.

 

“Le QuecumBar Live in London”

The Ritary Gaguenetti Quartet

From Gypsy Swing to Gypsy Jazz with hot swinging sax

 

Other great albums on sale at the bar Lollo Meier, Robin Nolan, Angelo Debarre

 

 

JULY GIGS

Fri 17 July

DINNER TO THE 

GEORGE TREBAR SWING DUO

Swing and Jazz classics

free for before 8 arrivals £5 after

George on bass and Alan Berry on Piano will be playing tunes from the

American Songbook to help you swing away the recession blues.

These guys have a wealth of experience behind them and have been

possessed by the Jazz spirit and hope to do the same for you!

Jazz Swing Bossa Nova and Requests!

Book for dinner 02077872227 after 6

 

Sat 18 July

Charles Alexander and Andy Robinson a fine jazz guitar duo who do it all!

 

SUNDAY 19 JULY £10

Famed South African Acoustic Guitarist

TONY COX

 ‘Put a party together and go have your mind blown to bits (and reconstructed) by a musician

who is well on his way to becoming a living legend’ Daily News – 2007

Multiple award-winning acoustic Guitarist TONY COX one of South Africa’s finest.

His music tumbles out, hitting your tapping feet with its solid groove, transporting your

heart and mind with harmonic unknown journeys. Warm and engaging on and off stage,

with stories and anecdotes, that draw you in, forcing you to  listen to un unheard tune that

catches you in the solar-plexus with its power and delivery.  His multiple finger-style techniques

absorbed from such greats as Leo Kottke and Bert Jansch, have fused into a style all of his own that

captures the rigorous precision of classical technique juxtaposing the loose, laid-back delivery of a

master at work. Compositions from his youth are charged with African imagery, integral to this unique guitar player’s world perspective. 

Open at 6, food until 10 all tables allocated on arrival, diners get preferential seating.

Tickets from www.quecumbar.co.uk    www.wegottickets.com  door £13 doormyspace.com/tonycoxmusic    youtube.com/tonycoxmusic

 

MONDAY 20 JULY £5 cover charge 7.00 – 12.00

LE QUECUMBAR MONEY CRUNCHING MONDAYS

SPEAKEASY GLAMOUR WITH VOCAL TREASURES OF THE CITY 8.30 – 11.00

Swing back to 30/40s.  Times were tough, money was scarce, music 

was great! London's glitzy classic crooners and torch singers seduce you with swinging sultry musical memories.

TONIGHT THE MAGIC IS THE DUTCH DIVA “YOKA”

Try a Chocolate Martini for the perfect vamp - an evening of matinee idol glamour 

Open at 7 table bookings for diners 02077872227 

Not available on Monday concert nights, Please check our schedule for these and other special nights www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

Tue 21 July

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 22 July

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 23 July

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

FRIDAY 24 JULY £12

UK PREMIER PERFORMANCE FROM THE GRAND-MASTER OF GYPSY SWING, 

THE LEGENDARY

LULU REINHARDT with RINO VAN HOOIJDONK

Only performance in London

Born in 1951, Forbach, France, currently residing  in Germany,  LULU REINHARDT was the influential

soloist with the TITI WINTERSTEIN QUINTETTE, composer of ‘Noto Swing’ and the classic ‘Lulu Swing’,

a direct descendant of DJANGO and a master guitarist in the pure gypsy style. NEVER seen before in the U.K.

Very few players from Lulu’s generation and standard still perform, Fapy Lafertin and Dorado Schmitt are the

only two who spring to mind.  Joining Lulu will be the Dutch Master, RINO VAN HOOIJDONK. As a young boy,

Rino grew up playing guitar in the gypsy camps of Holland and learnt alongside STOCHELO and NOUS’CHE ROSENBERG,

with whom he formed his first group. He also played regularly with BIRELI LAGRENE and FAPY LAFERTIN throughout the years. 

This evening promises to be a unique event never to be repeated. Open at 6 when food will be available until 10 tables allocated on arrival,

diners get preferential seating. Tickets £12 in advance www.wegottickets.com and www.quecumbar.co.uk £15 door. See ! www.youtube/user/RinovanH

 

Sat 25 July

Yoka the mega’Dutch Diva’ will wow you with her amazing and powerful voice and swinging piano

 

SUNDAY and MONDAY 26/27 JULY £10

LIVE IN LONDON

DJANGOLOGY -

Fronted by the much in demand 19 year old charismatic Ben Holder, the teenage violin sensation,

who has played on numerous top stages, including The Royal Albert Hall

Established Gypsy Swing quartet from Derbyshire, Djangology has impressed venues with

sell out performances everywhere they go.  They have played The Symphony Hall and Radio 2’s

Friday Night Is Music Night. Ben is supported by the amazing Richard Smith on lead guitar,

the great Jon Smith on Rhythm guitar, and the ever brilliant Steve Peters on Double Bass.

Between them, they have played with many famous musicians including Bireli Legrene,

Tim Kliphuis, and Fapy Lafertin. A night not to be missed, book early for a great home grown

night of hot, Gypsy Swing! Doors open at 6.00 pm.  Food available until 10.00. All tables allocated on arrival

diners get preferential tables. Tickets in advance www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk £13 door

Tickets are non refundable/exchangeable

 

Tue 28 July

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 29 July

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 30 July

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 31 July

Lee Clark Django duo, class act with stunning guitar virtuosity

 

AUGUST GIGS

Sat 1 August

Top Israeli Gypsy Swing guitarist Bar Zalel performs as a duo to excite and delight Hot Club fans

 

 

SUNDAY 2 AUGUST £10

EXPLOSIVE INSPIRATIONAL GYPSY SWING

MODJANGO QUARTET

UNMISSABLE PERFORMANCE

Modjango’s heart is father and son, Roy and Paul Gregory, who specialise in the great

Django Reinhardt’s Jazz Manouche (Gypsy Swing) guitar style. They are also influenced by many modern day

Gypsy Jazz guitarists, Spanish music, Rock, Country, Classical and a host of other sources.

Modjango have created a style encompassing the greatest aspects of each, and were recently

rated among the top-ten acts of this kind in the World. They will be joined by the stonking Edward

Jay on accordion and backed by double bass, a night to remember. visit www.youtube.com and search “modjango”. Or www.modjango.co.uk

“..Paul Gregory; his lead style, interpretation and blistering technique are simply phenomenal” - Simply Jazz

“I frequently found myself closing my eyes and tuning out all thoughts and senses except my ears. Highly recommended” - The Evening Standard

Open at 6pm food until 10. Tables allocated on arrival; diners get preferential seating. Tickets www.wegottickets.com and www.quecumbar.co.uk. £13 door.

 

MONDAY 3 AUGUST 7.00-12.00 £5 cover charge

LE QUECUMBAR MONEY CRUNCHING MONDAYS

SPEAKEASY GLAMOUR WITH VOCAL TREASURES OF THE CITY 8.30 – 11.00

Swing back to 30/40s.  Times were tough, money was scarce, music 

was great! London's glitzy classic crooners and torch singers seduce you with swinging

sultry musical memories. TONIGHT THE MAGIC IS DAMION SCARCELLA with AL BOWLLY FAVOURITES AND MORE

Try a sumptuous Chocolate Martini for the perfect vamp - an evening of matinee idol glamour 

Open at 7 table bookings for diners 02077872227 

Not available on Monday concert nights, Please check our schedule for these and other special nights www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

Tue 4 August

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 5 August

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 6 August

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Friday 7 August

Faebhean Kwest ensemble swing guitar duo 20s 30s 40s masterpieces

 

Sat 8 August

Ava Golding swings and sings cabaret style with piano

 

SUNDAY 9 AUGUST £10

"Extreme, virtuoso Eastern European Gypsy Magic..."

DUNAJSKA KAPELYE

Dunajska Kapelye have a phenomenal range and can move you to tears with sweeping gypsy ballads or

have you on your feet with raucous thumping jazz. Unforgettable!

Jordan (Violin) plays various styles from Hot Club Jazz, Gaelic, traditional Gypsy,

Balkan music and classical. His playing is deep and emotive and has been described as "grabbing you by the heart" 

Founder member Viktor Obsust (bass) a graduate of Bratislava State Conservatoire, plays with numerous Jazz and

Eastern European groups.  He has played around Eastern Europe specialising in Balkan music, jazz and improvisation.

Polish Piotr Jez Cook (guitar) a regular on the Gypsy Jazz circuit regularly plays with such luminaries as

Ian Cruickshank and Chris Haigh, Familiar to many at Le Quecumbar playing virtuoso Django-syle guitar.

Dunajska Kapelye were voted TimeOut's critics' choice.  Together they serve up a veritable feast of traditional

Balkan, Gypsy tunes. Tickets from www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk £13 door, open at 6 food until 10

 

MONDAY 10 AUGUST £10

CABARET CAFÉ STYLE

SWINGING JAZZ AND BLUES

THE CHARLOTTE  JAMES TRIO

Smooth and swinging vocals from top notch vocalist Charlotte who has just returned from Israel

with Gilbert O’Sullivan as his duet partner.  With a repertoire stretching from Ella to Aretha this

sassy songstress sets alight any crowd! A rare gem of a singer with personality to match and QuecumBar favourite,

sophisticated entertainment while you wine and dine. A must see performer!

Tickets at www.wegottickets.com and www.quecumbar.co.uk £13 door.

Open at 6 when food will be available until 10 all tables allocated on arrival, diners get preferential seating.

 

Tue 11 August

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 12 August

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 13 August

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 14 August

The irresistible and world-class Simon Harris ensemble, swing music and a glass of wine,

perfect Friday. Simon Harris has written all the original material and re-arranged some of Django Reinhardt's much loved tunes.

 

Sat 15 August

Melissa James sings smooth jazz grooves with Andy Robinson on guitar

 

SUNDAY 16 AUGUST £15

UK PREMIER PERFORMANCE FROM BELGIUM’S YOUNG VIRTUOSO VIOLINIST

ALEXANDRE CAVALIERE & JAZZY STRINGS

A PASSIONATE AND SIZZLING SWINGING ENSEMBLE

Since 1992 Mario Cavaliere, Alexandre’s father, solo guitarist and musical professor has forged this bands

love affair with Gypsy music and Jazz musical giants Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grapelli.

Performing at Europe’s greatest festivals and with greats such as Samson/Dorado Schmitt,

Angelo Debarre, Bireli Lagrene and currently Rene Sopa.  At 12, Alexandre’s violin virtuosity astonished

his audiences, after appearing at Django d' Or, Brussels/Paris, his first album "L'ALBUM ". Swinging like a demon

or jazzing it up he is a charismatic, warm performer, audiences love his passion, fun and contagious joy.

He can get you on your feet, bring joy to your heart or leave a tear in your eye. His father/mentor Mario Cavaliere,

solo guitar, and long time friend/rhythm player Walter Gonella are backed by London based Balkan double bass wizard Viktor Obsust. 

Don’t miss this stirring performance of the best of Django and Stephane!

youtube.com/watch?v=rv-9uceUBKc myspace.com/alexandrecavaliere myspace.com/jazzystrings

Open at 6 when food will be available until 10 tables allocated on arrival, diners get preferential seating.

Tickets in advance www.wegottickets.com and www.quecumbar.co.uk £15 door

 

MONDAY 17 AUGUST £15

UK PREMIER PERFORMANCE FROM BELGIUM’S YOUNG VIRTUOSO VIOLINIST

ALEXANDRE CAVALIERE & JAZZY STRINGS

A PASSIONATE AND SIZZLING SWINGING ENSEMBLE

Since 1992 Mario Cavaliere, Alexandre’s father, solo guitarist and musical professor has forged

this bands love affair with Gypsy music and Jazz musical giants Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grapelli.

Performing at Europe’s greatest festivals and with greats such as Samson/Dorado Schmitt, Angelo Debarre,

Bireli Lagrene and currently Rene Sopa.  At 12, Alexandre’s violin virtuosity astonished his audiences, after

appearing at Django d' Or, Brussels/Paris, his first album "L'ALBUM ". Swinging like a demon or jazzing it up

he is a charismatic, warm performer, audiences love his passion, fun and contagious joy. He can get you on your

feet, bring joy to your heart or leave a tear in your eye. His father/mentor Mario Cavaliere, solo guitar, and long time

friend/rhythm player Walter Gonella are backed by London based Balkan double bass wizard Viktor Obsust. 

Don’t miss this stirring performance of the best of Django and Stephane!

youtube.com/watch?v=rv-9uceUBKc myspace.com/alexandrecavaliere myspace.com/jazzystrings

Open at 6 when food will be available until 10 tables allocated on arrival, diners get preferential seating.

Tickets in advance www.wegottickets.com and www.quecumbar.co.uk £15 door

 

Tue 18 August

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 19 August TBC

 

Thu 20 August

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 21 August

Yoka the mega’Dutch Diva’ will wow you with her amazing and powerful voice and swinging piano

 

Sat 22 August

Faebhean Kwest ensemble swing guitar duo 20s 30s 40s masterpieces

 

SUNDAY 23 AUGUST £8

Swinging with Soul

JULIE McKEE TRIO

Julie sings Jazz classics in her own inimitable style, drawing on repertoire that reflects

the legacy of the 20thcentury’s greatest composers such as Cole Porter and Fats Waller.

http://www.juliemckee.com/ She will also add some of her own, unique compositions.

Julie will be accompanied by Neal Richardson on Piano and George Trebar on Bass. £10 on the door.

Tickets from www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk

Doors open at 6 food until 10 diners get preferential seating allocated on arrival

 

MONDAY 24 AUGUST £10

“Rocking Gypsy musical minestrone”

TZIGANARAMA

(cigar-na-rame); a panorama of Tzigani (Gypsy) music.

Three virtuosos of Balkan and Gypsy swing music -Tziganarama Chris Haigh - Violin,

Alan Dunne - Accordion, Viktor Obsust - Double Bass

Tziganarama brings you music from the dark and mysterious doinas of Romania, the baffling

rhythms of the Balkan horos, Cossack dances, swinging Gypsy Jazz and slinky New York Klezmer. 

Tziganarama have played everywhere from the mud-swamps of Glastonbury to a mafia den in Beirut

all with their customary off beat charm and exuberance.

"Anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of the capricious, passionate folk music of

Eastern Europe will certainly enjoy Tziganarama's Tree of Life, an album bustling with uninhibited

exuberance and infectious energy."-(musician magazine)
http://www.fiddlingaround.co.uk/tzig/ £13 on the door - open at 6 food till 10

Tickets at www.wegottickets.com or www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

Tue 25 August

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 26 August

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 27 August

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 28 August

Simon Moore Gypsy Swing guitar duo – hot club Django style

 

Sat 29 August

Ava Golding swings and sings cabaret style with piano

 

SUNDAY 30 AUGUST £10

FLEUR DE PARIS

What a queue for this!!

A Regular DINNER CAFE CABARET WITH THE ENCHANTING Fleur De Paris led by

the mesmerising chanteuse LO POLIDORO with evocative EDITH PIAF style vocals and charm

They will transport you to a more elegant era in a unique atmosphere thats as alluring as a coquette’s boudoir. 

An irresistible combination of live music and great food. An unmissable sparkling night of authentic 30’s Paris

society specializing in French café and music-hall styles of pre & post war chanson & musette. 

Rich evocative music brought to life by the beautiful chanteuse Lo Polidoro, accompanied by accordion/piano of

Christian Dupont, Kirsten Hammond on violin and the guitar of Martin Brown who have played across Europe. 

Well-loved gems from such names as: Charles Trenet, Yves Montand, Andre Claveau & Edith Piaf are interspersed

with musette waltzes and swing tunes, dating from the 1890s to the 1950s. Et que vive la chanson francaise!

http://www.fleurdeparis.co.uk  Doors open at 6.00pm all tables allocated on arrival £13 door,

tickets in advance at www.wegottickets.com or our online shop www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

MONDAY 31 AUGUST £10

A Celebration of Swing

"Back to the Roots"

PHILLIPA LEIGH

www.phillipaleigh.co.uk

Evocative, sensitive and hypnotising vocals by Londons best kept vocal secret,

She will haunt you with her interpretations and soulful reminders of Billy, Ella and so many

more from a more elegant era of glamour and romantic sophistication.  Phillipa sings songs

that have a personal meaning to her and that she can connect with emotionally making her

singing authentic and full of soul.  Whether it's a moving ballad or an upbeat Swing, Phillipa

sings with conviction and unerring delivery and musical intuition. Coupled with a beautiful

vocal tone and power, this enables her to showcase some of the best standards written in jazz history.

Accompanied by self-taught piano maestro, Phil Southgate, has the ability to musically support with

sensitivity and improvised solos with electrifying ideas, ease and freedom exciting audiences by

creating the full rich sound of an orchestra using just a piano.

Tickets from www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk Doors open at 6 food until

10 diners get preferential seating allocated on arrival £13 on the door.

 

SEPTEMEBR GIG LIST

Tue 1 September

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 2 September

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 3 September

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 4 September

Ava Golding swings and sings cabaret style with piano

 

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

MONTHLY MUSIC RESIDENCY

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Don't miss the mighty sound of Pete “Tiger” Sheppard & Co, stonking gypsy swing guitar. 

We delight in Pete's fast and furious Gypsy Swing guitar - just as the name suggests!

 

SUNDAY AND MONDAY 6/7 SEPTEMBER £12 and £15

The amazing Tornado Rosenberg and Trio.

Two guitars, violin, bass and accordion make up this truly energetic charismatic versatile

Gypsy master of the Hot Club style with Russian, Balkan and other Gypsy music weaved

into a melange of this great acoustic guitar style with its Django roots.

Details to follow

 

Tue 8 September

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 9 September

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 10 September

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 11 September

Faebhean Kwest ensemble swing guitar duo 20s 30s 40s masterpieces

 

Sat 12 September

Magical STEPHANE GRAFITTI  with violin vixen Noreen Cullen and vocals/guitar from

Adrian Burns a night of Swing, Gypsy, Jazz, Celtic and Classical musical magic.

 Always sold out book early!

 

SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER £10

The irresistible and world-class

TRIO MANOUCHE

Their music is infectious - Simon Harris, who created the ensemble (two guitars and double bass),

has written all the original material and re-arranged some of Django Reinhardt's much loved tunes, the source of his inspiration for creating the ensemble.

"Nice balance of strong original compositions, cool street, and reverse lip service attitude make these guys worthy guardians of this music."
Dave Kelbie, Guitarist - Angelo Debarre Quartet
Tickets from www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk

Doors open at 6 food until 10 diners get preferential seating allocated on arrival. £13 on the door.

 

MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER £10

A Celebration of Swing

"Back to the Roots"

PHILLIPA LEIGH

www.phillipaleigh.co.uk

Evocative, sensitive and hypnotising vocals by Londons best kept vocal secret,

She will haunt you with her interpretations and soulful reminders of Billy,

Ella and so many more from a more elegant era of glamour and romantic sophistication. 

Phillipa sings songs that have a personal meaning to her and that she can connect with emotionally

making her singing authentic and full of soul.  Whether it's a moving ballad or an upbeat Swing,

Phillipa sings with conviction and unerring delivery and musical intuition. Coupled with a beautiful

vocal tone and power, this enables her to showcase some of the best standards written in jazz history.

Accompanied by self-taught piano maestro, Phil Southgate, has the ability to musically support with

sensitivity and improvised solos with electrifying ideas, ease and freedom exciting audiences by creating the full rich sound of an orchestra using just a piano.

Tickets from www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk Doors open at 6 food until 10 diners get preferential seating allocated on arrival £13 on the door.

 

Tue 15 September

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 16 September

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 17 September

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 18 September

The irresistible and world-class Simon Harris ensemble, swing music and a glass of wine, perfect Friday.

Simon Harris has written all the original material and re-arranged some of Django Reinhardt's much loved tunes.

 

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

MONTHLY MUSIC RESIDENCY

PETE “TIGER” SHEPPARD ensemble

Don't miss the mighty sound of Pete “Tiger” Sheppard & Co, stonking gypsy swing guitar. 

We delight in Pete's fast and furious Gypsy Swing guitar - just as the name suggests!

 

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER £10

CHIC PARISIAN 30's SOCIETY SOIRÉE

FLEUR DE PARIS

A Regular DINNER CAFE CABARET WITH THE ENCHANTING Fleur De Paris led by

the mesmerising chanteuse LO POLIDORO with evocative EDITH PIAF style vocals and charm

They will transport you to a more elegant era in a unique atmosphere thats as alluring as a coquette’s boudoir. 

An irresistible combination of live music and great food. An unmissable sparkling night of authentic 30’s Paris

society specializing in French café and music-hall styles of pre & post war chanson & musette. 

Rich evocative music brought to life by the beautiful chanteuse Lo Polidoro, accompanied by accordion/piano of

Christian Dupont, Kirsten Hammond on violin and the guitar of Martin Brown who have played across Europe. 

Well-loved gems from such names as: Charles Trenet, Yves Montand, Andre Claveau & Edith Piaf are interspersed

with musette waltzes and swing tunes, dating from the 1890s to the 1950s. Et que vive la chanson francaise!

http://www.fleurdeparis.co.uk  Doors open at 6.00pm food until 10 - £13 door,

£10 tickets in advance at www.wegottickets.com or our online shop www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER £8

Genuine Balkan magic with this vibrant band

FUGATA QUINTET

Fine musicians with talent in abundance  

Doors open at 6.00pm food until 10 - £12 door, tickets in advance at www.wegottickets.com or our online shop www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

Tue 22 September

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 23 September

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 24 September

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 25 September

Lee Clark Django duo, class act with stunning guitar virtuosity

 

Sat 26 September

Yoka the mega’Dutch Diva’ will wow you with her amazing and powerful voice and swinging piano

 

SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER £8

London’s finest Gypsy Jazz ensemble

VIPER’S DREAM

 “Superior Gypsy jazz from this London-based acoustic band.  Each performer demonstrates mastery

of their instrument with the group unafraid of moving between the swinging opus that is Webster and the

melancholic beauty of This Mistake.  Fresh and ameliorating, lovely from start to finish.”

Review  from Musician Magazine Dec 2008

Tim Robinson: guitar

Patrick Naylor: guitar

Alex Keen: double bass

Dan Teper: accordion, piano

Richie Howard: clarinet

www.vipersdream.com

“great tunes played with verve and style…”

brimming with the sort of jazz that Django played: swinging, musical, and inviting…

Tickets www.wegottickets.com and  www.QuecumBar.co.uk

doors open at 6 food until 10 diners get preferential seating allocated on arrival £11 on the door

 

MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER £8

HOT AND SWINGING

THE TEDDY SIMMONDS JAZZ BAND

“Django, Dorsey, Duke, and more”

The Teddy Simmonds Jazz Band (TSJB) is delighted to be making its debut performance

at Le QuecumBar home of Gypsy Swing.  Led by multi-instrumentalist Hugo ‘Teddy’ Simmonds on the clarinet,

with Rohit Nijhawan and Ed Shearer playing lead guitar, Marius McGinnis on rhythm and Kevin Carney on double bass,

TSJB is a hard swinging hot-club quintet that mixes American swing, Django classics and quirky originals.

The five musicians that comprise TSJB were all drawn to Django’s unique style of Gypsy jazz from a variety of musical

backgrounds including classical, modern jazz, blues, New Orleans, country and rock ‘n’ roll

– but as QuecumBar regulars and Django aficionados will know, once you hear the opening strains of Minor Swing, not much else matters!

Doors open at 6.00 food till 10 myspace.com/theteddysimmondsjazzband

£13 door advance tickets from www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk

 

Tues 29 September

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin Viktor Obsust  on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 30 September

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

MONDAY 7.00-12.00 £5 cover charge

LE QUECUMBAR MONEY CRUNCHING MONDAYS

SPEAKEASY GLAMOUR WITH VOCAL TREASURES OF THE CITY 8.30 – 11.00

Swing back to 30/40s.  Times were tough, money was scarce, music 

was great! London's glitzy classic crooners and torch singers seduce you with swinging sultry musical memories.

Try a sumptuous Chocolate Martini for the perfect vamp - an evening of matinee idol glamour 

Open at 7 table bookings for diners 02077872227 

Not available on Monday concert nights, Please check our schedule for these and other special nights www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

TUESDAY 7.00-12.00 FREE ALL NIGHT

FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

QuecumBar & Jam, the UKs best sizzling Gypsy Jam session. You saw Johnny Depp in

Chocolate play Django's Minor Swing. Now see and hear it live

Bring your instrument and join the hot club sound

 

WEDNESDAY 7.00-12.00 FREE FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm

FOR NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE

Piano Bar with Mike Head "Left Bank Blues" Swing piano vocals

 

THURSDAY 7.00-12.00 FREE FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm

FOR NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

FRIDAY 6.00-12.00 FREE FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm

FOR NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE

Swing Time with various artists including vocals and instrumentals

 

SATURDAY 6.00-12.00 FREE FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm

FOR NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE

Jazzmatazz various vocalists & instrumentalists with Swing/Jazz/Hot Club

 

SUNDAY & some MONDAYS

Individually priced world class Prestige Performance Concerts from Gypsy Swing,

Balkan and Flamenco plus workshops and other special musical events.

 

MONTHLY MUSIC RESIDENCY

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Don't miss the mighty sound of Pete “Tiger” Sheppard & Co, stonking gypsy swing guitar. 

We delight in Pete's fast and furious Gypsy Swing guitar - just as the name suggests!

 

Le QuecumBar VIP Membership £60

At our online shop www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

FOR PHILANTHROPISTS, FRIENDS, FANS AND SUPPORTERS

of both the bar and live world-class gypsy swing music and other live music and to show their appreciation of the good things in life.

Membership fees help to support and maintain live music and those who perform it, and assists us in bringing to Le QuecumBar world class gypsy swing ensembles.

Free entry for VIP members and half price cover charge for 2 guests on non event nights (excludes special events and Prestige Performances).

Preferential dining seating at Prestige Performance Concerts for arrivals by 6.30pm

Free bottle of house wine when dining with three others, available Monday to Thursday.  Excl. special events (minimum – four main courses)

Bottle club: 50% off a bottle of house spirits.  Sit with friends, free-pour your own drinks just pay for mixers.

Bring your favourite wine and pay just £7.50 corkage

Introduce a friend scheme: for every new member you bring to us we'll give you a free bottle of champagne to drink on the premises.

To avail of VIP privileges, show your card to one of our staff on arrival.

 

Many thanks and regards
Sylvia Rushbrooke~Proprietaire
Le QuecumBar & Brasserie
“London’s world premier Gypsy Swing venue”
42-44 Battersea High St
London SW11 3HX
0207 787 2227
info_at_quecumbar_dot_co_dot_uk
All music listed on www.quecumbar.co.uk
and blog at www.myspace.com/lequecumbar
Home of Le Q Records capturing live moments of musical magic
Unique live music venue specialising in promoting
Django Reinhardt - Gypsy Swing and those who perform it. -
A style born in 30's Paris drawing on nearly 2000 years of gypsy culture.
Proud to have the support and approval of our world class musician patrons:
Angelo Debarre French Gypsy.
John Jorgenson USA
Dave Kelbie UK
John Etheridge UK
Lollo Meier Dutch Gypsy
Robin Nolan Holland
Hank Marvin UK
Andreas Oberg Sweden
Stephane Wrembel France
Ritary Gaguenetti French Gypsy
Biel Ballester Trio Spain
Gary Potter UK
Moreno French Gypsy

Aurore Voilque French

Kevin Nolan UK

 

 



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