When four master stringsmen gather to channel the spirit of Django Reinhardt, expect the kind of musical magic that happens when tradition meets fearless innovation. The Page Brothers—Andy's jazz guitar sophistication meeting Zack's rhythmic prowess that's averaged 275 gigs per year since the '90s—anchor this drummerless exploration of gypsy jazz at its most sublime. Steve Trisman's fiddle brings the fire that transforms contra dance floors into celebrations, while Leo Johnson's golden-era guitar mastery channels the soulful echoes of Joe Pass and Wes Montgomery.
This isn't just a tribute to Django's legacy—it's a conversation between four musicians who understand that the most compelling gypsy jazz happens when technical virtuosity serves pure emotion. Without drums to rely on, every rhythmic pulse must emerge from the interplay itself, creating the kind of intimate musical dialogue that made Django's original quintet revolutionary. From Andy's academic wisdom to Zack's restless American spirit, from Trisman's dance-floor magnetism to Johnson's timeless swing sensibilities, this quartet proves that some musical conversations are worth having without a timekeeper.
At Little Jumbo's intimate setting, prepare for an evening where strings tell stories, where silence becomes rhythm, and where four musicians prove that the deepest grooves sometimes come from the spaces between the obvious beats.
Sometimes the most driving music happens when nobody's driving.
Featuring
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Andy Page has become a cornerstone of Boone's vibrant music scene as a senior lecturer of jazz guitar at Appalachian State University's Hayes School of Music. For over two decades, this versatile virtuoso has woven his guitar strings through the fabric of the High Country's musical landscape, transforming local venues into stages of sonic storytelling. Together with his twin brother Zack, Andy has been known to arrive at open jams and parties, captivating...
Steve Trisman bridges the gap between Asheville's traditional mountain music heritage and its vibrant contemporary scene, wielding his fiddle as both acoustic storyteller and electric dance catalyst. As a cornerstone of "The Boys of Buncombe," Trisman brings contra dance floors to life alongside accordionist Steve Burnside, proving that the most authentic mountain music happens when tradition meets community celebration.
This versatile fiddler moves seamlessly between projects—from the...
Leo Johnson embodies the timeless essence of jazz guitar's golden era, his sound resonating with the soulful echoes of legends like Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, and Barney Kessel. Based between Nashville and Asheville, this swing guitar virtuoso transforms every performance into a masterclass in how tradition can feel urgently contemporary without losing its essential soul.
Each note Johnson plays carries the rich heritage and virtuosity that defined jazz guitar's masters, showcasing a deep...
On their twelfth Christmas, Pete Page gave one son a guitar and the other a bass. The old man loved Booker T. & the M.G.'s and worshipped Duck Dunn, and he had a theory that every good band needs a good bass man. He wasn't wrong. Andy got the guitar. Zack — four minutes younger, identical in face, opposite in instrument — got the bass. Their mother came from the McGhees of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, a family whose old-time music roots run back generations through the Appalachian soil....
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