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Occidental Gypsy plays an exhilarating blend of gypsy folk, jazz and world music that delivers a lightning-fast, complex acoustic sound, with sultry vocals just like the first era of swing.

The L.A. Times says,  “irresistible, a virtual definition of an era when jazz was often described as “hot” music.  Occidental Gypsy’s rhythm section, usually driven by the surging rhythm guitar of Brett Feldman, hit one irresistible rhythmic groove after another, “hot” was the best applicable adjective.”

The Chicago Tribune says the band “…celebrates the optimistic spirit that made Reinhardt-Grappelli an antidote to the tough times of pre-World War II Europe (and beyond)... the music-making – proved carefully considered and nimbly delivered.”
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Nationally recognized Occidental Gypsy plays a dynamic, multi-genre mix of original vocal and instrumental pieces, as well as notable covers like a “gypsified” take on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Concerts feature near-famous original songs like “Panamanian Express,” and hot jazz covers of "Over the Rainbow,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing."  Their acoustic vigor fills the room like an electric show, and the band banter between songs is equally entertaining. Their fans include musicians who enjoy the sophisticated compositions, but most folks just come to enjoy the music and dance. Occidental Gypsy’s music clearly tributes the past, but cannot be easily classified;  a bit of jazz, a catchy strain of pop, a seismic swing experience, and  “a whole lotta’ gypsified groove…”

The Boston Globe has named them a “Best Bet for Weekend Entertainment,” and musician David Bromberg said of the group, “great singing, fantastic guitar and violin work, with high energy originals that leave the crowd crazy. An awesome band.”  

Well known as capable heirs and nouveau pioneers of the music of Django Reinhardt, Occidental Gypsy was featured at the 2015 DjangoFest in Mill Valley, California.  The band has filled houses at legendary venues like Nighttown in Cleveland, Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, The Ark in Ann Arbor, The Triple Door in Seattle and the Chicago Old Town School of Folk  The band has shared the stage with greats like Rikki Lee Jones, Jorma Kaukenen, Stanley Jordan, Joe Sample, Tony Rice, and Bromberg. Side projects have also brought band members to Jazz and Lincoln Center, playing alongside artists like Wynton Marsalis and others.

The band frequently stuns crowds with lightning-fast, passionate violin, and lead guitarist and composer Brett Feldman drives the band's sound with masterful gypsy swing guitar, learned the "traditional way" (by ear from masters).  Jeremy Frantz — a protege of legendary jazz guitarist Joe Negri— brings his sultry, retro-style vocals and expert jazz guitar to the front line, and serves as an exquisite counterpoint to Feldman’s down-and-dirty guitar.  Percussionist Jon Chapman and bassist Jeff Feldman pull together the band’s vibrant sound with rich tones, while they keep crowds moving with complex rhythms that make their fans keep coming back for more.



Krishna Das is one of the most popular singers of Indian devotional music in the world. Layering traditional Hindu kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation, Krishna Das has been called yoga's "rock star." With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna Das – known to friends, family, and fans as simply KD – has taken the call-and-response chanting out of yoga centers and into concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the best-selling western chant artist of all time. His album ‘Live Ananda’ (released January 2012) was nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age album category.  He released a string of well-received albums including "PILGRIM HEART", "BREATH OF THE HEART" and "DOOR OF FAITH," the former featuring the vocals of KD fan Sting, and the latter two both produced by Rick Rubin and utilizing, at the producer's request, a palette of traditional Indian instrumentation. KD is clear that he is first and foremost a devotee, with the sharing of his practice a profound act of his faith. Nevertheless, KD has become an iconic music presence, drawing in other artists, including Sting, Madonna, Mike D, Steely Dan’s Walter Becker, and Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, some of whom are yoga devotees, while others are simply moved by the power of the music.

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