Ultrafaux Ensemble is a concept band inspired by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and created by acclaimed guitarist Michael Joseph Harris from Baltimore Maryland. Harris’ compositions breathe new life into traditional jazz by adding elements of folk and world music. Ultrafaux has featured some of the best musicians on the scene since its inception in 2012 including Jason Anick, Giacomo Smith, Dallas Vietty, Jonathan Greene, Patrick McAvinue, Geoff Saunders, Isaac Eicher, Evan Price, Connor Stewart, Alex Norris, Greg Boyer, and Deborah Lartilleux. The Harris-led ensembles have performed twice at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in France and at most of the other Gypsy jazz festivals worldwide. The repertoire of the group consists of original Django-inspired music, virtuosic French musette waltzes, traditional Swing, Latin Jazz, and the repertoire of Django Reinhardt. This special “Ultrafaux & Friends” tour for April includes guest artists from each region throughout the South.  The Asheville North Carolina show will feature Columbia SC-based Kristen Harris from Boomtown Trio on violin, amazing Asheville guitarist Steve Karla, and top area bassist Zack Page plus other special guests.