Harmony for Mayo | Hot Club Mania Quartet
Date and Time
- Monday, Jul 14, 2025 12pm - 1pm
Location
Peace Plaza Downtown
1st Ave SW & 1st St SW
Event Categories
Live Shows & Theater | Music | Family Friendly | Outdoor
Details
Hot Club Mania Quartet delivers a spontaneous, vibrant performance in the spirit of Django Reinhardt’s 1930s French gypsy-jazz. With dazzling improvisation and deep stylistic flair, this ensemble brings the swing tradition to life with unmistakable energy and artistry. Led by guitarist and bandleader Glen Helgeson, the group features some of Minnesota’s most celebrated jazz talents: the virtuosic Gary Schulte on violin, the refined and rhythmic Steve Pikal on acoustic bass, and the tasteful, expressive Jay Epstein on drums. Helgeson, known for assembling standout ensembles from Minnesota’s music scene, is a true ambassador of jazz and global music traditions. Through performance and education, he bridges styles and cultures with a rare gift for composition and collaboration.
