Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music
Line-up:
Olli Soikkeli – Acoustic guitar
Julien Cattiaux – Acoustic guitar
Tobie Medland – violin
Marcus Penrose – Double bass
About
Olli Soikkeli was born in Nurmes, Finland, and is now based in NYC. Despite his modest age he has performed with Pasquale Grasso, Bucky Pizzarelli, Tommy Emmanuel, Cyrille Aimee and Stochelo Rosenberg. He has also featured at legendary American venues including Birdland Jazz Club, Blue Note and The Lincoln Centre. Olli became hugely well known through his collaboration with violinist Jason Anick in their band ‘Rhythm Future Quartet’. RFQ’s 2016 album ‘Travels’ was awarded both the Huffington Post, and All About Jazz Magazine’s, “Best Album of 2016.”
Olli is joined by legendary Parisian rhythm guitarist Julien Cattiaux. Julien is one of the most in demand rhythm guitar specialists in the world and has played with a huge roster of profoundly influential gypsy jazz musicians, including Tchavolo Schmitt, Romane and Raphaël Fays.
The Gypsy Jazz Festival of London is an annual showcase of the worlds best Gypsy and Chamber jazz musicians. It is dedicated to the booming UK scene, where some of the worlds finest players of the style are based. GJFL 2023 is supported by Arts Council England.