Ely Club Django has been temporarily discontinued.

We have left this page in place for interest only.

Club Django may resume in the future. In the meantime, if you are in the Ely / Cambs area and are interested in playing Django's music we would be pleased to hear from you.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLUB DJANGO - ELY
Musicians in all styles, especially guitarists and violinists, have found inspiration in the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelly. However, many who would like to try playing in the style have not always had the opportunity to meet like-minded musicians and develop their skill and understanding of the genre.

In 1955 a small group of Django enthusiasts formed 'Club Django' in North London and met regularly to play Django's music until 2000.

Mike Massey, founder member of the Parisian Swing gypsy jazz quartet, Ely resident and sometime member of the original London Club Django, has now established a new 'Club Django' in Ely which already has a growing number of enthusiastic regular visitors. The aims of the group are to play Django's music, learn the style and help to swell the growing numbers of Django followers. The hope is to eventually be able to present music to audiences in Ely but, most importantly, to have fun!

Club Django Ely welcomes new visitors. If you are interested you will need:

  an acoustic guitar, violin, clarinet or double bass
  a familiarity with a range of basic chords and chord structures (no capos please!)
  a willingness to learn a less familiar style of acoustic melody, rhythmic accompaniment and improvisation

If you are interested, type 'gypsy jazz' into YouTube - this will give you an idea of what is involved. If you're still interested, please mail us!
   

This small gallery gives a general view of the club. We usually meet on a convenient Thursday or Friday from about 7.30 to 9.45.
Meetings are relaxed and informal and we play the standard Django repertoire. There are no costs other than those involved with members getting to and from the club.

             

The first Ely
Club Django meeting - Aug 4th 2009.

Four of us met to inaugurate the club.

  Sept 21st 2009.

Gabrielle on violin and Ian on clarinet.

 

Oct 8th 2009.

Ian on clarinet and sax and local luthier Richard Bartram.

Richard makes beautiful guitars. Tonight he was playing one of his own guitars and his playing is as good as his guitar making. Visit his website (www.richardbartram.com) - you can find a link on the Parisian Swing Links page.

    

Nov 5th 2009.

Tonight we were joined by Terry providing a solid bass
line.

 

June 18th 2010.

Ian on clarinet and Derek providing a welcome violin.

 
             

Dec 20th 2010.

Nearly Christmas...... A few of us met, including Aneta on violin and Damian playing his very desirable new Bartram guitar.