Musician. Guitar player. Composer. Teacher.
SHOWS:
2025
11/15 Lowdown, Tulsa, OK
11/19 Parker Jazz Club, Austin TX
11/20 Jazz TX, San Antonio, TX
11/21 Windmills Craftworks, The Colony, TX
11/22 Windmills Craftworks, The Colony, TX
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2026
01/17 The Blue Note, Shanghai, China
01/18The Blue Note, Beijing, China
01/22 The Cotton Club, Tokyo, Japan
01/23 The Cotton CLub, Tokyo, Japan
01/24 Songsu Art Hall, Seoul, South Korea
01/25 The Vine Hall, Seoul, South Korea
​​​DJANGO NEW ORLEANS 2026
02/13 The Kate, Old Saybrook, CT
02/14 Regattabar, Cambridge, MA
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​​​DJANGO A GOGO 2026
05/13 The Woodland, Maplewood, NJ
05/14 The Woodland, Maplewood, NJ
05/15 Symphony Space, New York City, NY​​
05/16 Symphony Space, New York City, NY
05/17 Barbes, Brooklyn, NY
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NEW SINGLE: LE POINCONNEUR DES LILAS
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Checked out "Le Poinçonneur des Lilas", the second single from Django New Orleans II: Hors-Serie. Available on all streaming platforms. “Le Poinçonneur des Lilas” marks one of the first and rare occasions where Stephane Wrembel steps into the role of a vocalist. Known worldwide for his dazzling guitar work and masterful gypsy-jazz compositions, Wrembel revisits Serge Gainsbourg’s iconic song with both elegance and originality. His interpretation blends the spirit of French chanson with the freedom and finesse of jazz, offering a fresh and intimate tribute to a timeless classic.
Lyrics video below:
Django New Orleans II: Hors-Série OUT NOW
10-track recording includes timeless classics, new original compositions, and marks Stephane’s debut on vocals
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Django New Orleans II: Hors-Série, the follow-up to the celebrated 2023 album Django New Orleans, hit all streaming platforms on November 14, 2025. Digital and CDs are available at stephanewrembel.bandcamp.com/
Django New Orleans is Stephane’s nine-piece specialty group comprising some of New York’s most respected jazz musicians; it pays homage to legendary guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt, fusing the rich brass traditions of New Orleans with the fiery spirit of Reinhardt’s Jazz Manouche.
Django New Orleans II: Hors-Série was recorded, mixed and mastered by Stephane’s long-time engineer, Eric Ritter, at The Windmill Agency Studios in Scranton, PA. The executive producer is Francisco Romero. The 10-track recording includes fresh renditions of timeless classic songs along with two new, original compositions by Stephane, who also makes his debut as a vocalist on two tracks adding yet another vibrant dimension to the ensemble’s expansive sound.
Track listing:
1. Libertango - (Astor Piazzolla)
2. La Vie en rose - (Louis Guglielmi)
3. La Foule - (Ángel Cabral)
4. Karl-Bertil Jonssons julafton - (Gunnar Svensson)
5. La Javanaise - (Serge Gainsbourg)
6. Waters of March - (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
7. Le Poinçonneur des Lilas - (Serge Gainsbourg)
8. Nature Boy - (Eden Ahbez)
9. Holden Caulfield - (Stephane Wrembel)
10. Ménage à trois - (Stephane Wrembel)
The musicians accompanying Stephane on the recording include: Josh Kaye (guitar), Dion Berardo (guitar), David Langlois (washboard/percussion), Nick Driscoll (clarinet/soprano sax), Joe Boga (trumpet), Steven Duffy (tuba/sousaphone), Adrien Chevalier (violin), Scott Kettner (drums), and Sarah King (vocals).
Kaye, a member of Stephane’s touring band, is also acclaimed for his skill on the oud. Berardo is an internationally acclaimed guitarist known for his versatility. Chevalier ranks among the world’s top jazz violinists, while French-born Langlois has toured internationally performing on a custom washboard of his own design. Driscoll, director of the Wilkes University Jazz Orchestra, is a highly sought-after session player. Boga, a Juilliard graduate, has performed with leading orchestras and jazz ensembles. Duffy has toured with Lauryn Hill and most currently, Jon Batiste. Kettner—a master percussionist, producer, and bandleader—is the creative force behind Nation Beat. Rounding out the lineup is vocalist Sarah King, whose expressive style brings an engaging charm to the group’s sound.
Stephane comments, “Django New Orleans: Hors-Série, which means ‘special edition’, is an album inspired by my friend Francisco Romero’s handpicked challenge. This record is a journey into uncharted territory for me, where I not only play guitar but also sing on two beloved Serge Gainsbourg compositions, embracing our shared Parisian accent and vocal range. The album blends the timeless Django Reinhardt string sound with the infectious, joyful groove of New Orleans. The shows at Dizzy’s Club promise not just great music, but a full-on New Orleans-style celebration. Expect the best of both worlds: the driving strings of Django with the party spirit of New Orleans, making every show a unique blend of festive energy and musical magic.”
“…melding Reinhardt’s style with Dixieland. A pair of lovely Edith Piaf torch songs, notably ‘La Vie en Rose’ and ‘Nature Boy’, done as a march, are charming creations—but other tracks are interestingly more exploratory, such as Astor Piazzolla’s strident “Libertango”. Wrembel ventures into singing on Serge Gainsbourg’s languid ‘La Javanaise,’ King luxuriating in Antonio Carlos Jobim’s sublime ‘Waters of March’ and a pair of fascinating Wrembel compositions (the thorny yet soaring ‘Holden Caulfield’ and the sadly reflective ‘Ménage à trois’), taking Reinhardt’s style to far-flung places.”--The New York City Jazz Record, November 2025
“Wrembel’s talented group of musicians have created an affable, easy-to-like album.” Pop Matters
“This album is fresh and wonderful to listen to because of the great variety in their repertoire and the consistent reminder of Django Reinhardt’s timeless music and the French influence that permeates New Orleans culture. The multi-talented Stephane Wrembel shines as an outstanding Musical Conductor, a gifted guitarist, composer, and emotional, from-the-heart singer. Coupled with the outstanding Django New Orleans II ensemble, here is both a creative and historic masterpiece of music that drips with spiritual joy.”—Making A Scene
As heard all week on ‘New Day, New Play’ on WBGO 90.7 FM
“What separates this performance from all others I have seen to date is the joy, charm and passion that blatantly radiates off of Stéphane and the members of his 9-piece Django New Orleans specialty group — positively infecting the audience, where at times, they seemed to join in the glow.” --Show review from Theater Pizzazz.com
"Perhaps the most creative improviser in Gypsy jazz today, Mr. Wrembel plays the guitar with a rich and colorful lyricism." – New York Times
“Stephane Wrembel just might be the greatest acoustic guitarist alive.” —The Aquarian
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"For North Americans, Stephane Wrembel represents the living face of gypsy jazz." --New York Observer
"There's plenty of Gypsy jazz guitarists who can play more notes at a faster tempos than Django Reinhardt, but few can truly master the inventiveness, melody and sheer swing. Stephane Wrembel is one of the rarities… Throughout, Wrembel’s playing is simply wonderful. He creates lead lines that snake through the original melodies, accenting them with dazzling riffs, and coming back to earth-and making it all make sense. Using Bob Holo-built Selmer-style guitars, his tone is alive and warm. That’s jazz!” -- Vintage Guitar Magazine
“The mind-bendingly rapid melodies Stephane provided to the set’s final song were an exclamation point for an audience that was enthralled for 60 minutes of unforgettable music.” —Parklife DC
Stephane Wrembel, author of "Getting Into Gypsy Jazz" (Melbay Composer) & Grammy award-winner for the song "Bistro Fada" from "Midnight In Paris" is available for private, online lessons.
Stephane teaches guitar using the Django Reinhardt technique. His teaching includes building an efficient and rational practice routine, improvisation, rhythm, Renaissance counterpoint and harmony. Each student will receive a personalized lesson based on his/her uniqueness. The guitar style of Django Reinhardt is profound. Stephane will make you feel its depth.
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Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Lessons are scheduled Monday-Friday 7am-10am, and 2pm-6pm. This sign-up has slots available through June 14 so schedule your lessons anytime!
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If you prefer a recurring timeslot, or know the specific dates you would like to sign up for a lesson, change the presentation to "calendar view" on the top right-hand corner of the chart. This makes it a bit easier to sign up than scrolling through the entire list of dates and times.
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All in-person lessons will be in Stephane's home in Maplewood, NJ.
Virtual lessons will be on Skype ID: Incal17.
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More info and reservation: click here