The Red Hot Django Peppers CD Release

The Music of Django Reinhardt

The Red Hot Django Peppers after 8 years in the Twin Cities are releasing their first debut album.

Ryan Picone: Lead Guitar

Daniel Lentz: Violin

Ian Stenlund: Rhythm Guitar

Sean Roderick: Bass

The Red Hot Django Peppers are a fiery Twin Cities–based Hot Club band keeping the spirit of Django Reinhardt alive while adding their own spark to the tradition. Led by guitarist Ryan Picone—an acolyte of world-renowned guitarist Stéphane Wrembel—the group features the dynamic interplay of guitarist Ian Stenlund, the soaring violin of Daniel Lentz, and the driving pulse of bassist Sean Roderick. Together, they create a sound that’s at once timeless and fresh, blending dazzling virtuosity with irresistible swing.

In 2024, The Red Hot Django Peppers made history as one of the first Hot Club jazz bands to perform at the legendary Blue Ox Festival, quickly becoming the talk of the festival. Their momentum continues in 2025 as they join an international lineup of world-class players—including Paulus Schafer—at the prestigious Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest.

The band will celebrate another milestone with the release of their debut studio album on January 17th, 2025 at Crooners Supper Club, marking an exciting new chapter in their musical journey.

With each performance, The Red Hot Django Peppers prove themselves not just as torchbearers of Django’s legacy, but as innovators bringing new energy and excitement to Hot Club jazz.

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