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Traditional Manouche style (gypsy) guitars along with a full-size acoustic upright doublebass comprise the core instrumentation for the Rose City Hot Club's exciting gypsy jazz.
Traditional Manouche style (gypsy) guitars along with a full-size acoustic upright doublebass comprise the core instrumentation for the Rose City Hot Club's exciting gypsy jazz.
The Rose City Hot Club plays acoustic swing melodic jazz in the classic style popularized by the world famous guitarist Django Reinhardt throughout Europe during the 1920's, 30's and 40's as well as during a well received US tour.
The Rose City Hot Club plays acoustic swing melodic jazz in the classic style popularized by the world famous guitarist Django Reinhardt throughout Europe during the 1920's, 30's and 40's as well as during a well received US tour.
Django Reinhardt fell in love with the style of popular American swing-jazz music and blended it with traditional Gypsy music.
Django Reinhardt fell in love with the style of popular American swing-jazz music and blended it with traditional Gypsy music.
Django and the incredible violinist Stephane Grapelli were featured in the popular band The Quintet Hot Club of France.
Django and the incredible violinist Stephane Grapelli were featured in the popular band The Quintet Hot Club of France.
Their music was called "Le Jazz Hot". Django also wrote many original tunes and performed his own versions of most well known American swing standards. His musical style remains very popular everywhere and has affectionately become known as Gypsy Jazz.
Their music was called "Le Jazz Hot". Django also wrote many original tunes and performed his own versions of most well known American swing standards. His musical style remains very popular everywhere and has affectionately become known as Gypsy Jazz.
Django and Duke Ellington in New York - 1946
Django and Duke Ellington in New York - 1946

Rose City Hot Club at McMenamin's Grand Lodge

Matthew Bergstrom, Bob Burgeni, Bob Holo and Larry Nobori
Matthew Bergstrom, Bob Burgeni, Bob Holo and Larry Nobori
Master Luthier Bob Holo plays one of his fine hand-crafted Gypsy Jazz guitars.
Master Luthier Bob Holo plays one of his fine hand-crafted Gypsy Jazz guitars.
Congratulations to Martin and Carol
Congratulations to Martin and Carol

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Street of Dreams

A dramatic sunset provides an elegant backdrop for swingin' music at the gala opening of the Street of Dreams showcase of fabulous custom homes. The Rose City Hot Club, featuring Bob, Ben, John and Dave, provided wonderful music.
A dramatic sunset provides an elegant backdrop for swingin' music at the gala opening of the Street of Dreams showcase of fabulous custom homes. The Rose City Hot Club, featuring Bob, Ben, John and Dave, provided wonderful music.

The Rose City Hot Club was honored to be the featured musical entertainment for the dedication of the new E.W. and Mary Firstenburg Patient-Care Tower Building at the Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver

Bob, Jason, Ben and Bryan play hot club jazz at SWMC Gala Dedication
Bob, Jason, Ben and Bryan play hot club jazz at SWMC Gala Dedication

A Rose City Hot Club trio performance at Portland's First-Thursday in the Pearl Art-Walk

Mike, Brian and Bob play hot club jazz
Mike, Brian and Bob play hot club jazz

Oregon Dance Fair at the historic Norse Hall

Ben, Lou, John, David, Bob and Gary play Hot Jazz at Oregon Dance Fair.
Ben, Lou, John, David, Bob and Gary play Hot Jazz at Oregon Dance Fair.
The Norse Hall is a famous Portland dance venue.
The Norse Hall is a famous Portland dance venue.

New Years Eve Swing Dance

The elegant Scottish Rite Grand Ballroom is the perfect venue for a swingin' New Years Eve.
The elegant Scottish Rite Grand Ballroom is the perfect venue for a swingin' New Years Eve.
Bob, Joey, Larry, Sammy and Johnny swing-out on New Years Eve.
Bob, Joey, Larry, Sammy and Johnny swing-out on New Years Eve.
(photo by Garry)
(photo by Garry)

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Timberline Lodge is an ideal choice for your perfect Northwest Wedding.

The Rose City Hot Club's swingin' acoustic jazz complements the relaxed ambience of Timberline Lodge for a perfect wedding celebration. Joey, Bob, James and Bryan swingin' at 6000'.
The Rose City Hot Club's swingin' acoustic jazz complements the relaxed ambience of Timberline Lodge for a perfect wedding celebration. Joey, Bob, James and Bryan swingin' at 6000'.

Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival

The Rose City Hot Club was featured at the Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival along with many of the best jazz musicians in the Northwest.
The Rose City Hot Club was featured at the Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival along with many of the best jazz musicians in the Northwest.

A romantic surprise: An intimate dinner, Live Music and a ring.

Congratulations to Gary and Carla
Congratulations to Gary and Carla

Gary and Carla Engagement Photos

Congratualations to Rachel and Danny

Meriwether's Restaurant in NW Portland offers the perfect garden for Rachel and Danny's wedding celebration.
Meriwether's Restaurant in NW Portland offers the perfect garden for Rachel and Danny's wedding celebration.

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Congratulations to Rob and Jessica

The Rose Garden in Portland's Washington Park is a beautiful spot for the perfect summer wedding.
The Rose Garden in Portland's Washington Park is a beautiful spot for the perfect summer wedding.

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Congratulations to Carrie and Max

(photo by oolite photography)
(photo by oolite photography)
First Dance
First Dance

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A refined Rose City Hot Club quartet performs for a delightful summer wedding celebration

Billy, Bob, Ben and Tracy play hot club jazz
Billy, Bob, Ben and Tracy play hot club jazz

PosterGarden's First-Thursday Art Event

Joey, Bob and Matt play hot club jazz at First-Thursday in the Pearl. This Etch-A-Sketching was done while we played by the amazing Jonathan Liu. See more of his wonderful work at www.RainyBayArt.com
Joey, Bob and Matt play hot club jazz at First-Thursday in the Pearl. This Etch-A-Sketching was done while we played by the amazing Jonathan Liu. See more of his wonderful work at www.RainyBayArt.com

Wetlands '08

A Rose City Hot Club quartet swingin' at a wonderful backyard party

Larry, Ben, Bob and Brian playing hot club jazz
Larry, Ben, Bob and Brian playing hot club jazz
The Rose City Hot Club enjoys performing at events of any size including outdoor festivals and weddings as well as intimate dinners, receptions or garden parties. Battery-powered professional sound reinforcement is available for unusual locations.
The Rose City Hot Club enjoys performing at events of any size including outdoor festivals and weddings as well as intimate dinners, receptions or garden parties. Battery-powered professional sound reinforcement is available for unusual locations.
The Rose City Hot Club is always delightful, providing the perfect musical accompaniment to private celebrations and elite corporate events, appropriate music at fine restaurants and wineries, or lively stage performances for festivals and swing-dances.
The Rose City Hot Club is always delightful, providing the perfect musical accompaniment to private celebrations and elite corporate events, appropriate music at fine restaurants and wineries, or lively stage performances for festivals and swing-dances.