Guitar
Christine Tassan (whom you can visit at www.christinetassan.com) was born in France, but emigrated to Quebec in 1994. Her musical migration led from her first love, singing, through classical guitar and songwriting before bringing her to a serious study of Swing guitar à la Django. You can recognize and enjoy all these influences in the music she has made with Christine Tassan et les Imposteures – for some 20 years now!
Her most recent album, Sur la route, celebrates those two decades “on the road” with les Imposteures. With 15 tracks, including 13 original compositions by Christine, the album draws inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes and delightful anecdotes of 20 years of touring. The four musicians take you on their swinging journey with engaging arrangements and rich vocal harmonies altogether too rare in the contemporary vardos of jazz manouche. Allons-y, alors, for an ascent of the Great Wall of China, a bike ride in Stanley Park, traversing the Rockies in a snowstorm, or a visit to Samois-sur-Seine, the village of Django Reinhardt.
Christine has been making Django in June a stop along her route for over a decade now—first as a camper, and since 2013 as a teacher. She has consistently received rave reviews by the many students who have worked with her. Speaking of la route …
Christine released a new album, “Bruissement boréal” in May 2025, in collaboration with flutist Marie-Véronique Bourque. This one is not a Gypsy jazz project, but an album of compositions inspired by the sounds of nature of Québec and Saskatchewan (where Marie-Véronique lives). More on that project here. And here’s a snippet from their CD release concert: