CD review: Gypsy Dynamite – Cafe Dynamite 2020: Video, Photos, CD cover

Cafe Dynamite is the latest release from the Gypsy Dynamite project, led by London-based Italian guitarists Filippo Dall’Asta and Giulio Romano Malaisi.

The album is the follow up to the band’s 2015 release Live at Le QuecumBar, and features a programme – all composed jointly by the two guitarists – that combines their popular brand of Gypsy jazz with the influences of bebop, Latin and Mediterranean music.

The soul of gypsy dynamite explodes onto stage with sizzling guitar and unique and fresh arrangements of traditional gypsy swing tunes featuring special guest vocalist Dom Durner. Gypsy Dynamite will blow you away with their fantastic arrangements of standard jazz and popular tunes in their unique swinging and energetic style.

The Gypsy Dynamite Quintet deliver a true explosion of sounds and vibrant melodies from the pure jazz of the early days’ to popular songs arranged in a fun and energetic style. With unique and fresh arrangements of traditional Gypsy swing as well as flavours from Italian and Spanish music – expect groove, hot guitar skills and some of your favourite songs in many different languages.

Gypsy Dynamite was originally formed as a duo by Filippo Dall’Asta and Giulio Romano Malaisi in London in 2012, which then expanded after teaming up with bass player Umberto Calentini and drummer Daniele Antenucci. Tonight, the band will feature special guest vocalist Dom Durner. Canadian singer, Dom Durner has traveled all over the world spreading his love for music amongst the masses. having settled in London since a few years, he has worked with some of the best artists and musicians in town… He started now an explosive collaboration with gypsy dynamite.

Filippo Dall’Asta and Giulio Romano Malaisi, the soul of Gypsy Dynamite, explode onto stage with sizzling guitar!! Their repertoire comprises of unique and fresh arrangements of traditional Gypsy swing and delectable Italian & Latin pieces.
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They have quickly grown to be one of the most highly sought-after Gypsy Jazz live bands for live shows, film & media, private parties and corporate events.

01. Dead End
02. Parisian Avenue
03. Cafe Dynamite
04. After Vera
05. Mocheville
06. Stray Cat
07. Laugh Often
08. The Unstable Kind
09. A Clear Morning
10. Eclissi