GYPSY GUITAR HERO
 It’s a quiet night in Brooklyn and Stephane Wrembel’s trio has just finished its set to a round of hardy clapping paired with giddy smiles. People sense that performers’ talent is inversely proportional to the tiny venue’s size. Wrembel, who emigrated from France in 2000, plays guitar in the vein—not the exact manner—of the late, great Gypsy giant Django Rheinhart.
“I call our music Gypsy jam because there is a Gypsy soul to it; a
nomadic feeling of freedom with a focus on wild improvisations,” says
an affable Wrembel in a thick accent as his bass player and
percussionist mill about the tables. While he showcases plenty of
traditional and original tunes that highlight his jaw-dropping speed
and dexterity, he also gives healthy nods to African and Indian
traditions along with a few rock interpretations. Having released a
solo album and one recently with David Grisman, Wrembel hopes to
release another amidst heavy touring. Do not miss an opportunity to see
one the greatest guitar players I’ve ever seen in-person—and I don’t
say that lightly. www.stephanewrembel.com Josh Baron
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