DjangoFest Northwest 2008 - September 24-28

WHIDBEY ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS presents <a href="http://www.djangofest.com/nw/home.htm" target="_blank">DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST 2008</a></li> - September 24-28

The excitement is beginning to build as we gear up for <a href="http://www.djangofest.com/nw/home.htm" target="_blank">DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST 2008</a></li>. Now celebrating its eighth year of bringing Gypsy Jazz performers to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, <a href="http://www.djangofest.com/nw/home.htm" target="_blank">DjangoFest Northwest</a></li> has proven to be the premier showcase of gypsy jazz in North America, presenting some of the biggest names in the genre to thousands of enthusiastic fans.

We are honored to present, from Holland, the world-renowned Rosenberg Trio in their first US performance in 10 years and their only US performance in 2008. They will perform two concerts featuring completely different sets on Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 7:00pm. In addition they will conduct two workshops, including a special Rhythm workshop. This is an incredible opportunity to be in the presence of some of the greatest gypsy jazz musicians ever.

This year's lineup also includes:
• The Sebastien Giniaux Trio with Mathieu Chatelain and Jeremie Arranger, who are considered by many to be the hottest of the young players on the Paris scene today.
• The electrifying John Jorgenson Quintet with three new members, also doing two completely different sets of new material.
• Straight-ahead jazz giants Howard Alden and Mimi Fox.
• From Canada, the great Marc Atkinson Trio returns, plus the debut performance of the incredibly inventive Van Django.
• The return of local favorites Pearl Django and Hot Club Sandwich from Seattle, and Whidbey's own Billet Deux.
• We have two 'back by popular demand' acts in 3 Leg Torso and Fishtank Ensemble, and another new entry in the 'eclectic' category, the intriguing Jessica Fichot.
• Hot Club San Francisco, Hot Club Pacific from Santa Cruz, and Hot Club Eugene.
• DjangoFest performer of the year, the amazing Gonzalo Bergara.