Inside Django Jazz and the Art of Guitar with Stephane Wrembel

Stephane Wrembel is a musician, guitarist, composer, and teacher whose work is deeply rooted in the Django jazz tradition. We talk with Stephane about growing up in Fontainebleau, France, the birthplace of Impressionism and home to Django Reinhardt, and how being surrounded by Django’s legacy shaped his musical path. He shares his early classical piano training, the moment he discovered Django jazz at a festival as a teenager, and why that sound became the foundation of his life’s work.We also dig into the discipline and philosophy behind Django-style guitar, the challenges of learning before the internet era, and the mentors who helped refine his voice as an artist. Stephane breaks down his view of jazz as a living framework born in New Orleans, his experiences touring across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and what he’s learned from global music traditions. The conversation closes with reflections on teaching, balance, aging as an artist, and why passing knowledge to the next generation is just as important as creating new music.Our show's host, David Adams, founded Elation Entertainment, a New Orleans-based multi-media entertainment company. With a solid foundation of 8 years working in the Los Angeles music scene conducting multiple music camps with Grammy Associates, Musicians, and Producers, David brings a wealth of expertise to the table. His experiences have taught him valuable lessons, encouraging him to bring the entertainment industry standards and creative spaces to New Orleans, a place he calls home. Follow Elation EntertainmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elationent/Website: https://www.elationent.com