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Band Information
Label: Self-Released
Genre: Jazz
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Influences: Django Reinhardt, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom Dearie
Sounds Like: Pink Martini, Hot Sardines, Post-Modern Jukebox
Biography
A La Mode will leave you thinking you’ve been transported back in time! You will be immersed in an experience that spotlights the very essence of Prohibition-era Kansas City.
The spirits of Django Reinhardt and the sultry songstresses of the past are alive and well in the present – all that it takes is a trip downtown to see KC Jazz band A La Mode. Led by UMKC graduate, guitarist Clayton DeLong and enchanting songstress Jesica “Baby J” DeLong, A La Mode takes that authentic, swinging, improvisational Kansas City style and blends it with French and gypsy jazz. Joined by KC’s finest players on upright bass, violin, drums, brass and more – A La Mode is a staple of today’s Kansas City Jazz scene. Their debut album, “C’est si Bón” was released in October of 2016. A La Mode continues to perform in KC and beyond in clubs, speakeasy’s and private events. ALaModeJazz.com for more info and full schedule.
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Upcoming Shows
October 3rd / Kansas City, MO P.S. Speakeasy
October 3rd / Kansas City, MO P.S. Speakeasy
October 3rd / Kansas City, MO P.S. Speakeasy
October 3rd / Kansas City, MO P.S. Speakeasy
October 3rd / Kansas City, MO P.S. Speakeasy
October 3rd / Kansas City, MO P.S. Speakeasy
October 3rd / Kansas City, MO P.S. Speakeasy
The Sound
Recent Press
”Their music never fades into the background” – Mike Warren KCUR 89.3
”Few genres blow away mental storm clouds as well as gypsy jazz, which is undoubtedly part of what makes the music so popular right now. With C’est Si Bon, A La Mode shows how good that can feel.” – Mike Warren KCUR 89.3
”The group is by no means limited to just one style.” – Mike Warren KCUR 89.3
”A La Mode’s lively reading of hot jazz standards like “Diga Diga Doo” are meant for dancing.” – Mike Warren KCUR 89.3
”Parisian hot jazz for contemporary audiences” – Plastic Sax
”Your talent and energy really made the night great. You are a 10 out of 10!” – Advisors Excel
”hot-jazz swing sound” – The Pitch KC
”Their hot-jazz swing sound is accentuated by Jesica’s sultry vocals (and her way with a kazoo), Clayton’s jazzy guitar tones, and, often, a collection of other musicians and dancers that join them onstage.” – The Pitch KC
