Dorado and Samson Schimitt lead the Django Festival All Stars who play hot gypsy jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt. This recording features 7 tracks recorded live at Birdland in NY in November 2012 and 8 studio tracks recorded in Paris in February 2012. Joining legendary French guitarist/violinist Dorado and his son, guitarist Samson Schmitt, are accordionist Ludovic Beier, violinist Pierre Blanchard, rhythm guitarists Francko Mehrstein & Doudou Cuilllerier, lead guitarists Amati & Bronson Schmitt, bassist Xavier Nikq, cellist Jisoo Ok, and alto saxophonist Anat Cohen. (Previously deleted:4/1/15. Original release date:6/18/13) •Schmitt's virtuosity on full display, lightning fast finger work, powerful strumming, wild sweeps...astonishingly fast tempos - NY Times