Who is Zazou? |
Zazou was a Seattle-based sextet featuring accordion, lead and harmony vocals, string bass,
rhythm and lead guitars and percussion and repertoire, including
original material, inspired by the
In addition to their diverse musical repertoire, Zazou also put on a entertaining show that encouraged audience participation through humor, magic and playful stage banter.
Dear Zazou, Thanks so much for being a part of Mt. Baker's first-annual Park Tunes! We truly appreciated your amazing talent and your generosity. Thanks so much for providing the sound system and playing such enchanting music. We love it! Hope the rest of the summer is outstanding. All our best, Susan and EJ
"We want to sincerely thank you for making the 2004 Fremont Fair a smashing success! We have gotten so much terrific feedback from the public about the entertainment at this year's Fair! The music- the people- it was marvelous. And we couldn't have done it without you." - Amani Ellen Loutfy (Director of Public Relations at Static Media Arts) Hello Gang. Janice and I heard you a couple of years ago while in Seattle. We came back the next night, listened again, and picked up your two CDs… By the way, we have you penciled in for our daughter's wedding. She's in Madison, we're in Dallas, and she isn't engaged yet. But, when and where it happens, we intend to give you a ring; I'm serious! Please feel free to post this on your site as we could not more strongly recommend your wonderful music. Regards, Mike and Janice Keeley, Coppell, Texas, USA "I heard so many positive comments about the music last night--people loved it--I loved it! Zazou was the perfect compliment to last night's event" - Alison MacLean, Seattle Art Museum "With a CD entitled
Djangolotry you'd expect Gypsy-influenced jazz guitar and swinging
rhythm. Zazou delivers exactly that with a fun, sophisticated blend of
original and cover songs sung in English and French." - Eugene Weekly,
Eugene Oregon "Anyone who knows the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France will love Zazou. In fact, the band's latest CD is titled 'Djangolotry'. The album also features drums, harmonica, trumpet and musical saw." - Suislaw News, Oregon Coast "'Euro Jazz, French Musette and American Swing'
is how the band describes its musical mix. I say: The most infectious blend
of Django Reinhardt, Latin jazz and Benny Goodman-style swing that I’ve ever
heard. No big band here; just a small one (five-piece) that kicks ass, but
smoothly and subtly. Thoroughly sexy and playful, featuring amazing
musicians clearly in love with the
“Ils sont six, Hugh Sutton, Johnny Calcagno, Jeff Smith, Joseph Mascorella, Ryan Hoffman et Miss Jessica, à réchauffer vos longues soirées d’hiver aux rythmes de la musette, du swing et du jazz manouche. Zazou né de la collision entre la culture française et le muse du groupe, promène sa bonne humeur de bar en bar pour le plus grand plaisir du publique. “ – Caroline Planque, European Weekly’s Revue du Pacifique, Seattle Washington |
sophisticated
melodies of
Zazou
performed at numerous venues such as The Pink
Door, The Century Ballroom, The Tractor Tavern, Misto, The Sit 'n Spin, The
Venus Cafe's Mars Bar, Bizzarro, The Hop Vine, St. Clouds, Conor Byrne Pub,
The Experience Music Project's Liquid Lounge and more. It also
made appearances outside of the Seattle area at such venues as Mississippi
Pizza, Duff's Garage, St. John's Pub, The Rabbit Hole Lounge (Portland, OR),
The Public House (Port Townsend, WA), The Drift Inn (Yachats, OR), Muddy
Waters (Arcata, CA), Sam Bonds (Eugene, OR) and The Make Out Room (San
Francisco, CA). Zazou also performed at a variety of festivals
and events around the Northwest including Seattle's
"Zazou's
performance was riveting! Your stage banter presented an endearing mix
of stellar musical talent and witty humor. Please accept our personal
gratitude. Bastille Day 2004 would not have been possible without your
commitment, patience and enthusiasm. We hope to work with you again in
the future, and wish you prosperous success in the mean time." - Eva Zemandl
(Cultural Liaison) and Jack Cowen (Executive Director) of The French
American Chamber of Commerce
music,
Djangolotry is, simply, magnifique". Christine LaPado, News and
Review, Chico California