Django Reinhardt

Jean "Django" Reinhardt (French: [dʒãŋɡo ʁɛjnaʁt] or [dʒɑ̃ɡo ʁenɑʁt]; 23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953) was a Belgian-born French guitarist and composer of Romani ethnicity.

Reinhardt is regarded as one of the greatest guitar players of all time; he was the first important European jazz musician who made major contributions to the development of the guitar genre. After his fourth and fifth fingers were paralyzed when he suffered burns in a fire, Reinhardt used only the index and middle finger of his left hand on his solos. He created an entirely new style of jazz guitar technique (sometimes called 'hot' jazz guitar), which has since become a living musical tradition within French Gypsy culture. With violinist Stéphane Grappelli, Reinhardt co-founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France, described by critic Thom Jurek as "one of the most original bands in the history of recorded jazz". Reinhardt's most popular compositions have become jazz standards, including "Minor Swing", "Daphne", "Belleville", "Djangology", "Swing '42", and "Nuages".

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Born: 1910-01-23

Died: 1953-05-16

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LIVE at San Juan Community Theatre! Pearl Django returns for one night only

The San Juan Journal 13 Mar 2025
Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions.
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Swing into spring with Bixby free concert series

Addison County Independent 13 Mar 2025
Courtesy image ... Tournesol’s six-piece ensemble — featuring violin, accordion, and vocals — will transport you to the 1940s and ’50s with timeless classic by Django Reinhardt, Edith Piaf, and soothing Bossa Nova rhythms ... ....
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Eddie Lang: the forgotten godfather of the guitar solo

Guitar.com 11 Mar 2025
He inspired legends he didn’t work with, but would go on to forge legacies of their own – a who’s who of early guitar greats including Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Les Paul and eventually some young lad from Liverpool called George Harrison ... .
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Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: Music events around the county

Monterey Herald 05 Mar 2025
Despite there being at least 11 different towns, the residents of the Monterey Peninsula are all one ... Sunday, March 16, 11 a.m ... The set includes the music of Duke Ellington, Jimi Hendrix, Django Reinhardt, The Verve and Astor Piazzolla and more ... .
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Things To Do: Art exhibits, 'Snow Queen' ballet, women's history project in Westport

The Herald News 03 Mar 2025
What do you want to do?”. If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered ... At 6 p.m., Jason Smith’s Hot Club Cheese Roll sextet will be playing gypsy jazz, a style pioneered by legends like Django Reinhardt.
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