LE Q RECORDS
Specialising in Gypsy Swing/Jazz and Acoustic recordings
Following the success of our Biel Ballester Trio Live in London album, Le Q Records is proud and excited to announce that our new releases are now out and available to buy on our online shop!
Le QuecumBar Live in London with The Ritary Gaguenetti Quartet - We were delighted to be able to record Ritary, one of the most talented young Gypsy Jazz guitar players of his generation. With an added dimension of funky saxophone, the Quartet brings youth and vitality to Django’s music, with rising star Helena Jessie contributing guest vocals on one of the tracks.
Le Quecumbar Allstars featuring Lollo Meier - Recorded in situ over 2 days, a collective of highly talented and accomplished regular Le QuecumBar musicians producing music whose vitality and emotions you can never tire of. An irresistible mix of heartbeat rhythm, swinging guitars and joyous arrangements. From the energetic authentic gypsy swing of Mire Pral, to Pink Martini’s contemporary infectious Brazilian rhythms in Lilly, to the rarely heard vocal version of Django Reinhardt’s evocative Nuages, this recording captures the joy that flows from a night of live gypsy jazz at Le QuecumBar. We are also honoured to have Lollo Meier feature on his album with his specially composed melody dedicated to Le QuecumBar.
COMING SOON !
Le QuecumBar Live in London with Am Ketenes – Preserving their first ever performance at Le QuecumBar, this recording captures the authentic feel of this gypsy band, who incorporate Django Reinhardt acoustic music with gypsy songs in Romanes, and original compositions by their lead guitarist Emmanuel Kassimo.
Le QuecumBar Live in London with Gary Potter – It was a privilege for us to be able to record Gary, regarded as one of the greatest jazz and country guitarists in the world and the UK’s top Gypsy Swing guitarist. Melodic, lyrical and imaginative, he is backed on this live album by the driving rhythm powerhouse of Kevin Nolan and Ducato Piotrowski on rhythm guitar and Andy Crowdy on bass.
Le QuecumBar Patrons Album – We are indebted to our patrons for their year round support and backing and are incredibly proud to have this rare and exciting opportunity to put together this album featuring material donated by these acclaimed musicians. Artists featured include Angelo DeBarre, John Etheridge, Robin Nolan, Andreas Oberg , Stephane Wrembel amongst others and will feature new recordings and previously unreleased material !
Home of Le Quecumbar Allstars - Gypsy Swing Ensemble available for festivals, functions and other events
With their debut album out and selling fast , The Allstars are currently very much in demand. A collective of highly talented and accomplished musicians who play regularly at Le QuecumBar, the Allstars are available in multiple formats from a duo to an 8 piece band, and play a varied repertoire from Gypsy Jazz, Swing and Latin. Recent Bookings include The Silver Sturgeon, The Silver Fleet's luxury flagship cruise vessel , the Savoy Hotel and Ealing Jazz Festival.
" The Allstars touch all the nerve endings, stirring and feeding our emotions. From firing the intense and elated feelings of happiness to evoking the warm tears from remembering lost love, the Allstars playing 'Gypsy' let you know you are alive. The music hits you in way some poetry can but stays with you mainly because it inspires the heart. Divine stuff !". David Field, PRIMA Design Exhibition
“ The Allstars made a great contribution to the success of a party for over 100 people at a major London hotel. They were highly reliable, and adaptable, and played two excellent sets” Sir Lawrence Collins
“One of the highlights of this years Ealing Jazz Festival” Pete Watson, Ealing Jazz Festival
Acoustic Recording and Rehearsal Venue Hire
Le QuecumBar in conjunction with Le Q Records offers artists the opportunity to use the venue as a recording and rehearsal space. We have put together a special whole day recording package including our engineer Chris D'Adda of Aztec Studios www.aztec-studios.co.uk who uses vintage microphones for the best in traditional recording.
For Bookings please contact Monika Kroll
Sylvia Rushbrooke - Director
020 7787 2227
Monika Kroll - Director A&R
07963985013
info@leqrecords.com
42-44 Battersea High Street London SW11 3HX
www.leqrecords.com