Award-winning violinist Seonaid Aitken pays tribute to her French Jazz violin hero Stephane Grappelli to mark 25 years since his passing. Specialising in Gypsy Jazz, Seonaid is a regular tutor at the Grappelli-Django Camp in The Netherlands and performs extensively with her Scottish Jazz Award-winning band Rose Room. Seonaid and her piano quintet will celebrate Grappelli’s 60+ year career with swingin’ tunes from his solo repertoire, his Quintette du Hot Club de France and duets with classical violin virtuoso Yehudi Menuhin.
With Seonaid Aitken on violin, Conor Smith on guitar, Dan Brown on piano, Andy Sharkey on bass and Max Popp on drums
“Stupendous gypsy jazz player” THE SCOTSMAN
“Violinist extraordinaire” HERALD SCOTLAND
“Versatile and gifted player… breathtaking” EDINBURGH MUSIC REVIEW
