TRACK LISTING
1. Rire Avec Charlie – 4:08 (Laugh with Charlie) (Composed by Samson Schmitt)
2. El Destino – 4:18 - (Composed by Ludovic Beier)
3. Casse Noisette – 3:12 (Composed by Samson Schmitt)
4. Balkanic Dance – 3:32 (Composed by Pierre Blanchard)
5. Around Toots – 4:15 (Composed by Ludovic Beier)
6. Lovely Wife – 6:21 (Composed by Samson Schmitt)
7. Swing and Ready – 4:44 (Composed by Ludovic Beier)
8. Nothing But Kind – 6:35 (Composed by Pierre Blanchard)
9. Sunshine in My Heart – 4:22 (Composed by Samson Schmitt)
10. Piazza Italia – 4:49 (Composed by Samson Schmitt)
11. Dorado’s Smile – 3:11 (Composed by Pierre Blanchard)
12. Stenli – 5:01 (Composed by Samson Schmitt)
RELEASE INFORMATION
This high-octane and dazzling audiophile studio album of memorable new gypsy jazz compositions celebrates 25 Years of the historic Django Reinhardt NY Festival from which the Allstars emerged in 2002. One of the most thrilling groups in jazz, the Allstars honor and expand the legacy of Reinhardt & Grappelli's 'Gypsy Swing', which became the rage of Paris in the 1930s and ‘40s and has recently resurged in popularity. Allstars anchors Samson Schmitt (guitar), Ludovic Beier (accordion/accordina), and Pierre Blanchard (violin) shine in the ensemble and as composers and featured soloists.
Read the full press release here: https://lydialiebman.com/index.php/2025/11/05/new-release-django-festival-allstars-evolution-is-out-february-13-2026-via-motema/