The Hot Club of Detroit is a six member jazz ensemble based in Detroit, Michigan. The group specializes in performing the repertoire of Django Reinhardt in the Manush style. Founded by guitarist/leader, Evan Perri, the group includes Julian Labro on button accordion, Shannon Wade on bass, rhythm guitarist Paul Brady, and Carl Cafagna switching from sax to clarinet. Winners of the 2006 Metro Times Best Traditional Jazz Band category. Winners of 2006 Detroit Music Awards (Best Traditional Jazz). 4 Time winner of 2007 Detroit Music Awards: Best Traditional Jazz Group / Best new release on an independent label / Best New Music Video "Swing One" / Best Jazz Instrumentalist (Evan Perri on Lead Guitar). The group is signed to Mack Avenue Records. Tracking for their debut CD was produced by Al Pryor and engineered by Grammy Award winner, Todd Whitelock, at Detroit's famous White Room Studios. Additional production, mix down, and mastering took place at Sony Studios, NYC. In November 2006 the group produced a music video in support of the CD with Anthony Garth directing. The Hot Club of Detroit produces an annual Django Festival in Detroit in February.
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