The Texas Gypsies offer new album

Artist - The Texas Gypsies
CD Release - "Cafe du Swing"
Twig Records

If you thought the Hot Club music couldn't get any hotter, then you'd be wrong! Armed with a handful of jalapenos and healthy dash of Tabasco, The Texas Gypsies' new album, "Cafe du Swing" has got just the kick you need. By combining the 1930's Parisian swing style of Django Reinhardt and the Western Swing of Bob Wills, The Texas Gypsies have a remarkable original approach that is hugely accessible to listeners.
The band originally formed in 2003 with a shared love of both Parisian and Western swing music. Now five years later, The Texas Gypsies are an award-winning group that has a 200-shows-a-year calendar. Their dedication to music, which is lively and exciting, has gained them a healthy fan base that is addicted to their infectiously fun sound.
"Cafe du Swing" is the second album from this 'Euro-Tex' outfit, and with the addition of extra percussion and horns to their already lively sound, it bounces along at a fiery speed. With equal emphasis on both songwriting and musicianship, this is a quality album. With nine of the album's twelve tracks being originals, this group is dedicated to their craft. The album does away with superficial gimmicks or studio tricks and relies solely on great songs performed by talented musicians.
Dexterous guitar and violin work can be heard throughout "Cafe du Swing", but prove especially remarkable on the original gypsy jazz styled numbers such as: 'Maxwell Swing', 'Flapperjack' and 'Hot Club'. The band also exposes a more reflective side on the Tony Bennett influenced track, "The Finer Things."
The Texas Gypsies will appeal to a huge range of people due to their eclectic style and influences. Die-hard Django fans will love "Cafe du Swing" for its dedication to the past, but this is a group that is also very much interested in the here and now. With covers of the Beatles, and even the disco classic "I Will Survive" in their repertoire, The Texas Gypsies have a huge crossover appeal for those who appreciate both pop and jazz.

www.texasgypsies.com