The Burrow Session No. 25: The French Swing Collective

The Burrow Session No. 25 features The French Swing Collective, led by Paris-born trumpeter, guitarist, and vocalist Vincent Raffard.

The group blends French chanson, Gypsy jazz, and American swing, drawing from the music of Django Reinhardt, Fats Waller, and Duke Ellington. The program includes French songs, reworked jazz standards, and original compositions.

Raffard has spent more than two decades performing and recording in Paris and South Florida. In South Florida, he has developed a rotating collective of international musicians centered on improvisation, rhythm, and swing.

Doors open at 8 pm, and the performance begins at 9 pm Guests are asked to keep personal conversations to a minimum during the show. Availability is limited.