Music: Patrick Berrogain (Gypsy Jazz)

Born in the south of France, Patrick Berrogain's foray into the music world began at the age of 14 when he bought his first guitar with money he made from summer jobs. It was not long before he began playing bass and guitar semi-professionally while finishing high school. At 19 he landed a touring gig with an Italian pop band, Delta Landa, with whom he traveled the world for five years. He then moved to Ivory Coast, Africa where he performed pop and musette music with a local band. In 1984, Patrick decided to follow his dream to study jazz in America. He enrolled in the Musician's Institute where he honed his jazz guitar skills from the likes of Joe Di'Orio and Scott Henderson. Simultaneously he studied composition and arranging at the Dick Groove School of Music. He graduated with special mention from the Institute in '85. It was at the school where he met his good friend Peter Sprague, with whom he studied nylon string guitar. With Peter's encouragement, Patrick moved to San Diego where he has lived for the past two decades. Although growing up in a culture that was steeped in the musette repertoire, it was not until 1998 that Patrick's interest in Gypsy jazz piqued. Together with fellow ex-pat and rhythm guitarist, Alain Cola, the two formed Hot Club of San Diego which enjoyed a nine year run.

Admission/Cost: FREE

Location:
Croce's Park West
2760 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, 92103

Sunday, December 7 - 12:00 PM

For more information, please visit: www.crocesparkwest.com