Bio

One could call Stephane Wrembel a Gypsy, a World Traveler, for the music he plays and his lifestyle are expressive of the Gypsy way of life.  Born in Paris, and raised in Fontainbleu  (home of Impressionism and the music of Django Reinhardt), Stephane began classical training at the age of four.  His life took a decisive turn in his late teens when he first discovered Django’s music and the Gypsies. He spent the next ten years of his life learning, playing and expanding this tradition.  This intense work gave him his technique, but the time he spent playing around campfires and trailers gave him his soul.

After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music with studies in Contemporary Jazz, Indian, African and Middle Eastern music, his life took another turn when he moved to New York City. Like New York, Stephane is aways in motion- always searching and never stopping in his quest to create a new sound.

THE DJANGO EXPERIMENT

Stephane tours in quartet format with two guitars, bass and percussion.

HIGHLIGHTS

Recorded third album with the legendary DAVID GRISMAN
Opened for and Sat-In with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer PATTI SMITH
Headlined Lincoln Center
Coached MARIAH CAREY for her role as a singer/guitar player in “Tenessee”
Composed soundtrack music for WOODY ALLEN’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”
Wrote full soundtrack for “GOODBYE BABY” -Santa Cruz film festival winner 2008
Wrote several scores for National TV and RADIO commercials including ARBY’S, CHASE, CHEERIOS, and FRITO LAYS

Performed at many major music festivals including…. The International Rochester Jazz Festival, Djangofest San Francisco, Djangofest Los Angeles, Djangofest Seattle, Djangofest New Mexico, High Sierra Music Festival, The Berkshire Mountain Music Festival, Northbeach Jazz Festival, Jalopi Django Festival and Whistler International Music Festival