Tony Hagood’s Jazz Manouche

This afternoon concert, Hot Club Jazz Manouche with Tony Hagood’s Quartet du Hot Club Nouveau, brings together four musicians whose careers bridge international stages, deep jazz traditions, and the Central Ohio music community.

Violinist Arkadiy Gips, channeling the spirit of the great Stéphane Grappelli, studied at the Conservatory in Kyiv and later toured internationally with Madonna, bringing a distinctive voice shaped by classical training and wide-ranging performance experience. Tony Hagood, a fixture in the Central Ohio jazz scene as a performer, educator, business owner, and concert curator, anchors the group with melodic and harmonic depth and an unmistakable groove. Guitarist Tom fills the Django Reinhardt role with rhythmic drive and expressive flair, drawing from swing, jazz manouche, and modern styles. Bassist Bradley Mellen rounds out the quartet with versatility, feel, and deep musical instinct.

Inspired by Parisian Hot Club traditions and modern reinterpretations, the program blends familiar melodies with fresh arrangements created specifically for Natalie’s Music Hall. With a full restaurant menu, attentive service, and an intimate listening environment, this is an afternoon concert designed to be enjoyed from first note to last.

Food & Bar: Our full bar and food menu will be available before and during the show.