Biography
Cafe Noir
Real name: Café Noir
Effective period / Period of releases: 1988
Members: Buddy Mohmed, Kim Platko, Norbert Gerl, Gale Hess
Gypsy Jazz group founded in Dallas, Texas by violinist-clarinetist Gale Hess and viola player Norbert Gerl in 1985, with guitarist Jason Bucklin, bassist/guitarist Lyles West, bayan (accordion) player Vladimir Kaliazine, and percussionist Dennis Durick participating at various times. Singer-yodeler Randy Erwin was also a member.