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Frank Vignola isn’t just a jazzman, but you’d never guess the guitarist’s parallel prowess in fusion, pop, rock and blues by listening to his Django Reinhardt-inspired gypsy jazz. Indeed, to honor the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France cofounder in the year of his 100th birthday, Vignola organized his own jazz manouche fivesome and released a tribute CD, 100 Years of Django. Capturing Reinhardt’s breakneck single-note style is no easy feat, but All About Jazz calls the album “a perfect present for all lovers of the great gypsy guitarist.” Frank Vignola’s Hot Club celebrates sizzling numbers such as “Rhythm Futur” and “Douce Ambiance” in a performance at Chandler Music Hall this week. Catch the heat wave.