Mississippi Hot Club @ Old Courthouse Museum (Sioux Falls)

Mississippi Hot Club is a gypsy jazz quartet of Minnesota natives—Joshua Parlanti, Alissa “Big Al” Jacobsen, Joseph Downing, and Ian Stenlund. Their name nods to the mighty Mississippi, the lifeblood river that runs through their Minneapolis hometown. With a deep passion for gypsy jazz (also known as jazz manouche or hot club jazz), the band highlights the signature style pioneered by guitarist and Roma composer Django Reinhardt in 1930s–1950s Paris. Staying true to Django’s unmistakable sound, Mississippi Hot Club delivers lively improvisation built on solo guitar, violin, upright bass, and the driving la pompe rhythm guitar. The group also stretches the tradition forward, weaving in modern twists and influences. In a live set, you might hear everything from romantic ballads and American jazz standards to European folk tunes and even science-fiction themes.
The Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series features local and regional performers on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. The series runs June through August. The concerts are held in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum, but could be moved indoors in the case of rain. Admission is free. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show!