Third Coast Swing plays music of The late Belgium born Romani Gypsy, Django Reinhardt & His band, The Hot Club Of Paris 1930’-1940’s. Think Louis Armstrong with a French accent.
Django Reinhardt’s music is steeped in tradition of a rich culture from Europe and blended with Swing era Jazz. Third Coast Swing was founded by guitarist Stephen Plummer who’s love for this music led him to reach out to study and play with musician & Gypsy Jazz educator Denis Chang, and later the Manouche Guitarist Favino Lorrier who hails from the Legendary Lorrier & Schmitt family. A family of Gypsy musicians in France that are direct disciples of Django’s music. Third Coast Swing has performed with National Touring acts such as Frank Vignola, Denis Chang, Jimmy Grant, & Grant Flick. Concerts in 2020 are scheduled for Crooked Tree in Traverse City, Ludington Amphitheater, &. Kal-Tone Guitars in Kalamazoo.
