The Zzymzzy Quartet is primed to take San Diegans on a time-traveling musical jaunt, minus the need for a DeLorean. As noted by the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Quartet, which is made up of Beston Barnett on guitar and vocals, Matt Gill wielding the clarinet, Paul Hormick on upright bass, and Pete Miesner on guitar and lead vocals, is to set the stage alight at 7:30 p.m. this September 6 in Old Poway Park.
Grab your tickets to ensure a seat at this auditory feast that promises to fully embrace homage to the "Gypsy Swing" style of Django Reinhardt. It's been the group's schtick since 2004 to somehow perfectly meld the past with the present, much to everyone's delight, and there's a whispered anticipation for their number "Baby Django Creep." Beston Barnett admitted to the San Diego Union-Tribune the challenge in trying to replicate Reinhardt's technique of playing with just two fingers due to an injury, a testament to their dedication to authenticity and reverence for their musical hero.
What's more, for those nostalgic hearts and swing-dance enthusiasts, the group also serves up Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington jazz standards, ensuring that their performance is no mere eclectic showpiece but a resonant stroll down memory lane. According to the San Diego Folk Heritage website, this ensemble has been all about recreating the vibes from the Prohibition era through the Second World War with an approach that's both understated and tinged with humor.
Tickets are going for $18, or a slightly more wallet-friendly $15 for current San Diego Folk Heritage members, and can be snatched up from TicketWeb.com.
