Michael Rass

Michael Rass

Michael Rass is a web producer for The World.

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Babik

July 10, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The inspiration for our Global Hit is the legendary Jazz guitarist, D’jango Reinhardt this time. The Belgian-born Roma or Gypsy created a distinctive musical style known as Gypsy Jazz. Django Reinhardt has many musicial descendants and four of them live in Buffalo, New York.

Their jazz quartet is called Babik after one of Django’s sons. But their music isn’t only Django’s. The members of Babik write their own music they interpret Gypsy Jazz. Their latest album is called “American Gypsy.” The World’s Carol Hills has the story:

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8 comments for “Babik”

  • ange chianese

    You seem to have discovered a group that is as at ease with its medium as a fish in water. The band members sound down to earth, with no big egos in the way; a kind of user-friendly band that you’d want to listen to while doing just about anything around the house or garden. I’m amazed at how you find these great folks out there who are sort of like the cream rising to the top of the milk bottle. Nice presentation. Great music. Thanks

  • Paula McGirr

    Thank you for uncovering for “The World” one of Buffalo’s gems. This band plays music that brings people together and makes us happy. If you can’t get to see Babik live (the BEST way to experience their music) pick up a CD and start tappin’ your feet. Excellent segment.
    Peace through music.

  • Sabe

    I really hope they come to the Catskills!

    • http://babikjazz.com Kevin O’Brien

      Thanks Sabe! We would love to play the Catskills. I wouldn’t be surprised if we book some dates in that region soon. You can check the calendar on our website to keep in touch with where we are performing.

      Thanks for listening!

      Kevin O’Brien
      Bassist for Babik

  • http://www.kilissa.com Kilissa Cissoko

    Thank you NPR! Babik is a hidden treasure of Western New York. The world should know. Congrats guys! Oh… you forgot to mention, Stuart Fuchs also plays a mean ukulele!

  • Mayu Miyazaki

    Thank you “The World” for sharing the story of Babik! I truly enjoy their music and so do my 2 and 4yrs old daughters.

    It’s a shame that I haven’t seen Babik in live!
    I really hope they can come to Japan and make many Japanese people dance with your great fun music!

    Mayu
    listening to “American Gypsy” in Fukuoka, Japan

  • http://www.babikjazz.com Stuart Fuchs

    Soon Mayu, we’ll come and visit you :-)

    Thank you everyone! What a thrill to have our music featured on MY FAVORITE RADIO SHOW EVER!!! (seriously, I listen to “The World” almost everyday).

    All Blessings,
    Stu (Guitarist from Babik)

  • John E.

    I heard Babik on The World I would like to purchase some of their music.

    Thank You