In the summer of 2014, the French bohemian Monsieur Pompadour ended up in Berlin. The illustrious circle of his lavish parties included a singing Belgian, a Hungarian violinist, an extremely taciturn bassist and an aristocratic guitar virtuoso. They formed a band and have been convincing ever since with songs, chansons and songs about life and love, sung in four voices and interpreted in the style of their idols Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.
Django's songs
In the summer of 2014, the French bohemian Monsieur Pompadour ended up in Berlin. The illustrious circle of his lavish parties included a singing Belgian, a Hungarian violinist, an extremely taciturn bassist and an aristocratic guitar virtuoso. They formed a band and have been convincing ever since with songs, chansons and songs about life and love, sung in four voices and interpreted in the style of their idols Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. For their debut, Monsieur Pompadour gave them the honor of his melodious name and then disappeared as a stowaway on a luxury steamer.
To mark the band's 10th anniversary, Monsieur Pompadour presents the old gold and new ideas, small vanities and great moments of the heart in the form of a brand new record: "Moustaches".
Cast:
Ernesto- vocals, guitar
Ferenc Hegedütok- violin, vocals, singing saw
Florian von Frieling- guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals
Antti Virtaranta- double bass, vocals
Press:
"...This French lightness, this irrepressible joie de vivre doesn't take long and every listener is captivated by the music. Music that makes you dream. ...everything was an unrestrained, joyful flow that took the audience on a journey to another time. It was only logical that in this atmosphere the audience demanded an encore with standing ovations. ...What a gift, what fireworks" (Lausitzer Rundschau)
"an enchanting summer record" "deep love for Sinti swing, a rousing zest for life and a lot of humor sound from every note..." (MDR Kultur on the album "En Route")
"Monsieur Pompadour has music in his luggage that can do almost anything. Sometimes the audience leans back, sometimes feet and soul want to dance. And the very next song has the guests listening to the story to the melody... The Berlin musicians create something familiar and something completely new with their music. They are sure to have the audience cheering them on." (Rheinische Post)
