Gypsy Mania Quartet

Hot Club Swing Jazz

A Twin Cities-based swing jazz band performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as gypsy jazz, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. The ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era.

Glen Helgeson guitarist, bandleader

Gary Schulte violin

Steve Pikal bass

Jay Epstein drums

Composing and performing for nearly three decades, Glen Helgeson 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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