Schedule of the Event:

September 17, 2025

Opening Night Patio Party - Cafe Impromptu

Café Impromptu Quintet is an all female ensemble of swing jazz musicians who play the repertoire of Romani-Belgian jazz guitarist and composer, Django Reinhardt. The band infuses their music with early classics, French chanson and Bossa Nova. Café Impromptu features: bassist Kristi O’Donnell. Adrienne Reed, vocals/accordion. Jennie Mayer, guitar. Tobi Stone on saxophone/clarinet and Molly Felder, vocals/percussion.
Free to Attend
Location: Zech Hall Patio

Marceline Keene Trio - Opening for The Hot Club of Troy: 07:30 PM

The Marceline Keene Trio brings soulful jazz rooted in tradition, joined by DjangoFest favorites Jimmy Grant and Simon Planting for a rich and intimate opening set, followed by main act, Hot Club of Troy.
Location: Mainstage 

The Hot Club of Troy: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Led by guitarist Troy Chapman, The Hot Club of Troy brings the timeless sound of Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France into the present. With wild swing, pulsing rhythm, and sparkling melodies, the group features Mickey Grimm, Molly Felder, and Jonti Siman—delivering joyful, toe-tapping Django music that feels as fresh as ever.
Location: Mainstage
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September 18, 2025

Olli Soikkeli & Sam Farthing - Opening for Antoine Boyer & Yeore Kim: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

A high-energy duo with dazzling fretwork and transatlantic style, blending Nordic precision with American soul.
Location: Mainstage 

Antoine Boyer & Yeore Kim: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Virtuosic and lyrical, this award-winning duo presents songs from their newest album You and I—a blend of Gypsy jazz and chromatic harmonica elegance.
Location: Mainstage
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September 19, 2025

Christine Tassan et les Imposteurs - 02:00 PM

Montréal’s swinging quartet fuses Django-inspired jazz with global influences and vibrant vocals. Exact lineup TBA.
Location: Mainstage 
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John Jorgenson Quintet - 07:30 PM

with special guests Eric Vanderbilt-Matthews & Jacques Willis

An electrifying two-part set! First, Jorgenson’s all-star quintet brings Gypsy jazz classics to life. Then, a tribute to the legendary Goodman-Christian sextet featuring: John Jorgenson (Charlie Christian) Eric Vanderbilt-Matthews (Benny Goodman) Jacques Willis (Lionel Hampton) With John Jarvis (piano), Simon Planting (bass), and Rick Reed (percussion) rounding out the rhythm section.
Location: Mainstage
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September 20, 2025

Eric Vanderbilt-Matthews All Stars: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Followed by Tim Kliphuis – Django Reinhardt: Hand on Fire
A surprise-packed set with top-tier jazz talent, curated and led by reed virtuoso Eric Vanderbilt-Matthews. 
Location: Mainstage 

Tim Kliphuis presents: Django Reinhardt – Hand on Fire: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

A moving musical story told through Stéphane Grappelli’s eyes, this project mixes narration and live performance with Kliphuis embodying the voice of Django’s closest collaborator.
Lcoation: Mainstage 
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Paulus Schäfer Quartet featuring Tim Kliphuis - Festival Headliner: 07:30 PM

Paulus Schäfer Quartet featuring Tim Kliphuis The festival headliner. Expect stunning interplay between guitar and violin, deep swing, and raw emotion from two masters at the top of their game. This is gypsy jazz at its most electrifying.
Location: Mainstage 
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September 21, 2025

Hot Club of Cowtown - 02:00 PM

Followed by the Nick Lehr Memorial Djam
Equal parts Hot Jazz and Western Swing, this beloved trio—Elana James, Whit Smith, and Jake Erwin—delivers cowboy flair and Parisian panache. Stick around after the show for the Nick Lehr Memorial Djam, an open celebration of community, connection, and spontaneous musical magic.
Location: Mainstage 
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Nick Lehr Memorial Djam - Festival Closing Event: 03:00 PM

A joyful tradition! The island comes alive as artists from the week gather one last time to jam and celebrate the spirit of DjangoFest.
Location: Mainstage 

Date: September 17-21, 2025

Location: Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA 98260

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