On my last night in Paris (during this particular trip), I was shocked to find Angelo Debarre was going to be playing at my favorite haunt. Coming from a history of Rock and Roll in the early 2000s, I knew famous musicians to be inaccessible. Even being in the same bar or club as a celebrity musician was nearly impossible to do, so this was a funny reminder how different the atmosphere and culture of Gypsy Jazz is. Being able to saunter into your neighborhood bar (even if you’ve chosen to stay in the neighborhood because of said bar 😉 ) and rub elbows with people you listen to on Spotify for the most of the year is really a beautiful and humbling experience that I really try not to take for granted. You’ll see familiar faces and some that may surprise you. My sole thought after completing these edits is how much I’d like to return. Will trade photos for plane tickets.
