Gypsy Mania Quartet: Hot Club Holiday Show

Hot Club Swing Jazz

A Twin Cities-based swing jazz band perform Hot Club holiday favorites in the gypsy jazz style.

Glen Helgeson guitarist, bandleader

Gary Schulte violin

Steve Pikal bass

Jay Epstein drums

Composing and performing for nearly three decades, Glen Helgeson has established himself jointly in both world music and in the field of music therapy. Glen has recorded eight CDs with combined sales of over 50,000 units. His professional recognitions include a Minnesota Music Award for “Best Instrumental, Experimental, Environmental” album, a Minneapolis Walker Art Center-commissioned grant for the Sculpture Garden, and the Jazz Composer Grant from the West Bank School of Music.

“It was amazing to see this kind of Minnesota musical talent, so dedicated to the fun and energy of 1930s swing jazz, carry on the tradition with such enthusiasm and skill.” –Minneapolis Star Tribune

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