kukuly and the Gypsy Fuego

Kukuly and the Gypsy Fuego' is a Knoxville based acoustic ensemble that plays Hot Jazz inspired by the music of legendary French Gypsy guitarist, Django Reinhardt, and jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. The band's extensive repertoire includes swing standards, ballads, bossa novas, tangos, waltzes, Latin songs and other vintage-jazz sources done in uniquely arranged styles. Playing everything from Django Reinhardt through Les Paul and Antonio Carlos Jobim, 'Kukuly and the Gypsy Fuego' plays jazz that knows no border. The lineup includes: Guitarist and vocalist kukuly Uriarte; Violinist Seth Hopper; Guitarist and vocalist David Bivens; Drummer Kevin Krapf; sax, flute and clarinet player Anna Helms and Cello player Andy Bryenton, who is also the principal cellist for Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

Knoxville, TN