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Djazz Celtica

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West Cornwall based acoustic DjazzCeltica are Pam & Noel Betowski, playing a mix of gypsy jazz (the style developed by Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli in the 1930s) and some Celtic & Irish material.

In the 70s Pam joined folk band “£42 Cheque” where she met Noel Betowski who was the bouzouki player. Pam & Noel later formed Ex-Tradition with Sean Madigan & John Coakley (ex. Boys of the Lough) & then worked as a duo. They moved to Cornwall in 1987 where they continued to work in various bands and as a duo. Much of their composed music has been inspired by the sea & the Cornish landscape.
Noel bought his first bouzouki back in 1969 at the age of 16 after hearing “Sweeneys Men” playing in Dublin. Ten years later he bought a Stefan Sobell bouzouki, which he still uses. Noel is also known as a painter. For more info about Noel and to view his work go to www.betowski.comDjazz Celtica playing "Dark Eyes" at the Acorn Arts Centre Dark Eyes

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Member Since: 10/27/2006
Band Website: betowski.com
Band Members: Pam Betowski: violin, mandolin, keyboards, celtic harp, vocals, composition & programming. Noel Betowski: guitar, bouzouki, banjo, low whistle, bodhran & composition.

Guest musicians: Marc Manning: rythym guitar, vocals & song writing. Doug Linaker: guitar.
Influences: Are very many and varied but include Sweeneys Men, Planxty, Bothy Band, Donal Lunny, Bobby Casey, Aphex Twin, Massive Attack, Steve Reich, Debussy,Bela Bartok, Vaughn Williams, Vivaldi, Bach etc. Irish & East European folk music etc. etc. Recent influences include Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli, Bireli Lagrene, Dorado Schmidt, Stochelo Rosenburg etc. etc.
Sounds Like: A mix of gypsy jazz, traditional Irish, East European & original composed songs & instrumentals.

Djazz Celtica gypsy jazz trio at Morvah Schoolhouse playing Swing Gitane

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CD Over the Water

CD On the Water

CD Mixed Works

CD DjazzCeltica Live

All available from cornishmusic.com
Record Label: Hya
Type of Label: Indie