Kamao Quartet
JEAN DE TALHOUET’S MULTI-NATIONAL ECLECTIC GROUP OF MUSICIANS
With its roots firmly in the Gypsy/Manouche jazz tradition and Django’s legacy, the Kamao Quartet has evolved into a groovy and snappy contemporary swing and bop outfit equally at home arranging Thelonious Monk, performing heartfelt and soulful rare jazz songs led by guitarist and vocalist Jean de Talhouët, or performing original compositions. Embracing most of all Django’s inventiveness and searching spirit, the musicians’ wide ranging musical résumés and experience in contemporary music and jazz give the band a decidedly open and fresh sound.
Fronted by the ebullient and creative trumpetist Mike Soper pairing up with jazz guitarist/composer/singer Jean de Talhouët (of ONMO, Super Best friends Club, Gainsbourg Confidential…) and backed up by the rhythm section consisting of the international rhythm guitarist Dave Kelbie (accompanist to many jazz & world music artists including Bireli Lagrene, Evan Christopher, Don Vappie) and in-demand double bassist Dave O’Brien (Tongue Fu, Kourosh Kanani Trio…)
JEAN DE TALHOUET – Guitar, Vocals
MIKE SOPER – Trumpet
DAVE KELBIE – Guitar
DAVE O’BRIEN – Double Bass
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