Today's highlighted Madison-based musical act is The Gadjo Players.

Jazz of all ages and formats is a matter of course for The Gadjo Players, a string-centric quartet (sometimes trio or quintet) formed late over the course of 2005. They play a mix of jazz, swing, and bluegrass covers and originals, their styles swaying from early 20th century acoustic tunes to electrified fusion from the '70s. Then there are their originals, ten of which have lately been recorded for their debut album, the first chance for listeners to catch their music outside of private parties and club appearances.
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Over this same period, The Gadjo Players have also been busy at work recording their debut release, titled Between Two Waters. Featuring a panoramic illustration of late 19th century Madison on its cover, the album features ten tracks of their epoch-spanning jazz as it was recorded in their own studio.

Nearly every song on the album, most of which were written by Kratochwill, is available for listening at their web-site. In fact, the group provides an extensive list of their repertoire ready to go for gigs, weddings and parties, along with recorded versions of a half-dozen of their classic covers. Also available online are numerous photos of the band in action and a handy schematic of their typical stage set-up.