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Raphaël Fraisse and Robb Henry founded the Parisota Hot Club in 2001, and by 2005 it had really hit its stride. The band had performed at Orchestra Hall as well as clubs and private events, had inspired other Gypsy-jazz groups, had two popular CDs on the market (“Swing in Djune” and “Gypsy in My Soul,” with singer Connie Evingson) and was planning a third CD…

It’s a sad fact that we in the jazz world regularly find ourselves celebrating the lives of departed musicians we’ve admired. Usually they’ve lived into their 70s, 80s or even 90s and have enjoyed long careers. It’s heartbreaking when we lose a young bright light who has only recently brought fresh promise to the music…