Tatiana Eva-Marie’s latest project, Djangology, celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt, the trailblazing guitarist and pioneer of Gypsy jazz (jazz Manouche). This album represents her journey to reconnect with her Gypsy heritage and reinterpret Reinhardt’s compositions through original lyrics and arrangements. Rather than focusing on Reinhardt’s iconic playing style, Djangology highlights his brilliance as a composer, bringing his music to life with Tatiana’s unique storytelling.
A Personal and Cultural Revival
“I grew up in jazz Manouche circles dominated by guitarists—it’s not easy fitting in as a singer,” Tatiana shares. “I wanted to participate in the Django repertoire in my own way, so I wrote my own lyrics, told my stories, and reinvented his music in my image.” Through multilingual lyrics—English, French, Romanian, and Rromanes (the Gypsy language)—Tatiana shares her journey from the Latin Quarter’s shadowed streets to the elegant salons of New York City, blending humor, poetry, and heritage.
The album’s cover art, a deeply personal collage, was designed by Tatiana herself. It incorporates photos of century-old Gypsy dresses from her ancestors’ village in Romania, symbolizing her connection to history. “These fabrics still feel alive when I wear them,” she explains. “To me, this resonated with Django’s music, which remains fresh and adaptable today, taking on new forms without losing its essence.”
About Tatiana Eva-Marie
Born into a family of artists, Tatiana Eva-Marie began her career at just four years old, excelling as a singer, actress, and creative force. By her twenties, she had recorded numerous albums, starred in Parisian theater productions, and written two musicals—all while earning a Master’s degree in medieval literature from the Sorbonne University. Her fascination with the Renaissance Man archetype inspired her global artistic collaborations.
After moving to New York, Tatiana quickly became a celebrated figure in French swing, leading the Avalon Jazz Band, whose performances have garnered over 80 million YouTube views. Recognized as the international ambassador of “1930s Paris,” she has performed on prestigious stages worldwide.
In 2022, she starred in Swing Rendez-Vous, a feature film inspired by her life as a jazz singer. Tatiana has also written a “prohibition opera” (Eden Park), founded Shrine Magazine, and serves as lyricist, arranger, producer, and artistic director for her projects.
Currently, she is working on a Django songbook featuring her original lyrics, a second opera based on a Boris Vian novel, and her upcoming album A Whole New World, a collection of Disney songs in French set to release in April 2025 through Burton Avenue.
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