Metropolitan Hot Club — Gypsy Jazz
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Michael Snow, violin / Michael Boyle, guitar / Aaron Lieberman, guitar and vocals / Charles Frommer, bass Sound Clips from our album, MHC LiveDouble Whiskey Metro Minor * I'm Confessin' Heard enough? Want your own copy of the CD? * by Michael Boyle, ©2007. |
Well, we certainly have enjoyed playing some wonderful music all these years. With some of the original members moving on to other musical adventures, the group has morphed into a venture of its own. Please check out The Gypsy Jazz Collective for more information!
MHC is a gypsy jazz group in upstate New York that plays hot swing of the 30s and 40s. The group celebrates the music made popular by legendary guitarist, Django Reinhardt, and jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. An impressive repertoire of period music, along with newer favorites and a growing body of original compositions, make for an unforgetable listening experience.
Follow us “I wanted to thank you again for performing at the Silo/Hunt Hill Farm. The thoughtful exciting arrangements, the precise playing and clarity, the professionalism—the whole package of musical excellence just blew everyone away. The originals were on par with the covers. You guys are spectacular. We hope you enjoyed your time here and will come back to play for us again.”
Mary Kravec
The Henderson Cultural Center
“MHC has the ability to transport you to many different places; a jazz club lounge dancing the tango, a gypsy caravan's campfire, front row seat at the orchestra or a lovely corner table at the best restaurant in Orange County! Be assured that you will be entertained by the talent of the musicians as well as the choice of the music.”
Patricia Mazo
Boodles Opera House/
Maggies in the Alley
“Metropolitan Hot Club is one of the best of the Django inspired groups and certainly the most fun. This group would have been outstanding even in Jazz's golden era. For listeners today, they are a complete delight and a reminder of those wonderful years when this music was truly the popular music of the world. Their playing exemplifies the spirit and swing of Jazz’s golden age.”
Jack Kleinsinger
Founder and producer of Highlights in Jazz,
New York City's longest-running jazz concert series
“This gypsy jazz band brought class and fun to my wedding. My husband and I are avid swing dancers, so we knew we needed a dance band.... They really helped make things go smoothly, and were so, so, so fun to dance to. Everyone danced, even people who aren't usually inclined to dance. The guests LOVED them! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend MHC for your wedding!”
R. L.
Wynnewood, PA
“We really enjoyed having you guys perform at our Donor Appreciation Event last night. All of our patrons, and especially the owners of the Lycian Centre, Richard and Susan Logothetis, thought you were great! Your music helped make our event both special and memorable. We're already trying to figure out how we can bring you back again! You guys are awesome!!”
Dawn Ansbro
Director of Organizational Development
Lycian Centre
“This group of talented musicians helped my wife and I throw a really amazing and memorable wedding. They were extremely professional and put together some really fun renditions of our special request songs. My wife and I are swing dancers and we had an amazing time dancing to their live music. I highly recommend this band for gypsy jazz and swing enthusiasts.”
A. W.
Seattle, WA
“Metropolitan Hot Club provided our enthusiastic audience with a professional blend of spirit and song. These are serious musicians with serious talent!”
Ken Tschan
Program Coordinator
Goshen Public Library