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"Ranger & The "Re-Arrangers" has become one of the most notable purveyors of Gypsy Jazz in the Northwest US. Their debut album, Django's Tiger, makes that point abundantly clear." (Wildy's World Review)
Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe or a Gypsy campsite with their unique twist on “gypsy jazz.” Intriguing melodies played vigorously on stringed-instruments give them an acoustic, driving sound; their hand drummer adds a world rhythm beat. The band features two outstanding jazz improvisers, Ranger on violin and Dave Stewart on mandolin. The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional Gypsy melodies, the music of Django & Grappelli, Brazilian choros, and unique originals. The band released a new CD in 2009, entitled “Django’s Tiger”, which includes a mix of Django Reinhardt compositions, Gypsy Jazz standards, and Ranger’s Gypsy-tinged originals.
