Gypsy Jazz band Pearl Django, pronounced j-AN-go, wanders to the San Juan Community Theatre from Seattle, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.

The esteemed quintet will have concert-goers swinging in the aisles of the Whittier Theatre, as their distinguishable hot club sounds simmer.

The band name plays tribute to Belgian guitarist Django Reinhardt, their ultimate inspiration, whose unmistakable rhythmic style pioneered Gypsy Jazz in 1930s Paris.

Rooted in the sounds of the gypsy jazz legend, the band’s signature style is marked by nimble string work, pulsing rhythm guitar, and of course, swing.

They dabble in traditional jazz classics and original compositions as well.

Voted the favorite area jazz band in 2003 by Seattle Weekly readers and featured on NPR’s All Things Considered in 2001, the band has gained considerable recognition over the decade.

They’ve played dozens of festivals, most notably the Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Seine, a village in north-central France, and have recorded 12 albums.

With a performance history spanning nearly 20 years, Pearl Django has gained a following of dedicated fans and continue to play packed houses. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.