The DJANGO FESTIVAL ALLSTARS deliver the vibrant hot-swing jazz of Django Reinhardt, blending top European & American jazz talents. Founded in 2000 by Pat Philips and Ettore Stratta, the Django Reinhardt NY Festival was the first of its kind in the U.S., held at New York's Birdland Jazz Club. The festival honors Reinhardt's legacy and Reinhardt's virtuosity & original compositions, like "Nuages," continue to inspire musicians worldwide. The Allstars received acclaim with a standing ovation at Carnegie Hall in 2017. The Django Festival Allstars include: DORADO SCHMITT (Violin/Guitar); SAMSON SCHMITT (Lead Guitar); AMATI SCHMITT (Lead Guitar); FRANCKO MEHRSTEIN (Rhythm Guitar); and GINO ROMAN (Bass). Hardest swinging band at the Newport Festival...Sensational," raves DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE. "The best jazz show in town! Imagine a stage filled with six contemporary Reinhardt descendants..." says THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.