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“Ranger Sciacca is a twenty year-old gypsy jazz fiddle phenom from Bainbridge Island and he’s hitting the big time with both feet running.” Victory Music Review (Feb. 2007)

Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe or a Gypsy campsite with their unique twist on “gypsy jazz.” Intriguing melodies played vigorously on stringed-instruments give them an acoustic, driving sound; their hand drummer adds a world rhythm beat. The band features two outstanding jazz improvisers, Ranger on violin and Dave Stewart on mandolin. The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional Gypsy melodies, the music of Django & Grappelli, Brazilian choros, and unique originals.

AWARDS & HONORS--The band's debut CD has won several accolades and awards:

FINALIST Independent Music Award (2007), Best Song, World Traditional Category

WINNER, Global Rhythm Magazine Song Contest, Gypsy Moon (April 2007)

The band will release a new CD in 2009, entitled “Django’s Tiger”, which will include a mix of Django Reinhardt compositions, Gypsy Jazz standards, and Ranger’s Gypsy-tinged originals. Several of the songs from “Django’s Tiger” are currently posted on the band’s website.