New CD from Billet Deux

Whidbey Island’s own Billet Deux has released its second album, appropriately titled “Deux”. It is a lovely CD drawing from a range of sources, from gypsy jazz to Bebop. The band’s unique configuration of bass, drums, cello and two guitars offers the listener a pleasing twist on traditional gypsy jazz. Their rhythm section lays down a solid, tasty, understated groove that gives the cello and lead guitar room to shine.

My favourite piece is Be-Bop by Dizzy Gillespie. Pick up your guitar and try to play that outro. Once you’ve got that under your fingers, try playing it with someone else – in unison or harmony!

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About Shelley Park

Shelley’s craftsmanship and deep appreciation for the subtleties and qualities of fine wood, combined with her affinity for acoustic music led her naturally to a career in lutherie. Her love of the music of Django Reinhardt further focused her lutherie skills, constructing guitars based on the original designs of Mario Maccaferri and the Selmer Company of France. Shelley D. Park has now been building fine guitars in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1991. Shelley also brings a wealth of listening and playing experience to her craft. She played rhythm guitar in the popular gypsy jazz ensemble Pearl Django for 6 years, and has had a long and intimate connection to the classic Selmer guitar sound. Shelley’s exquisite craftmanship and attention to detail are reflected in every instrument she builds.

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