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Jean Reinhardt (23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953), known by his Romani nickname Django ( French: [dʒãŋɡo ʁɛjnaʁt] or [dʒɑ̃ɡo ʁenɑʁt] ), was a Romani - French [3] jazz guitarist and composer. He was one of the first major jazz talents to emerge in Europe and has been hailed as one of its most significant exponents. [4] [5]
May 12, 2024 · Django Reinhardt (born January 23, 1910, Liberchies, Belgium—died May 16, 1953, Fontainebleau, France) was a guitarist who is generally considered one of the few European jazz musicians of true originality.
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Play all. Django Reinhardt has astounded and thrilled numerous generations of guitar players and jazz lovers with his amazing command of the guitar.
Jan 22, 2010 · But if it applies to anyone, it's Django Reinhardt. With no formal training, the Roma guitarist created a new style of music in the 1930s and '40s that came to be dubbed "gypsy jazz."
Jan 18, 2024 · With his pencil moustache, Romani-French guitarist Django Reinhardt was the first major European jazz musician, and remains one of the most significant and famous jazz guitar players of all time.
Mar 7, 2023 · Django Reinhardt's legacy: 6 guitarists on what makes his guitar playing so important, relevant and vital in the 21st century. By Denny Ilett. ( Guitarist ) published 7 March 2023. Six modern-day Gypsy jazz disciples salute one of the greatest players of all time. (Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Jun 27, 2018 · Reinhardt, ‘Django’ ( Jean-Baptiste) (1910–53) Belgian jazz guitarist. Django blended folk music with jazz and swing styles, and is noted for his improvisations. In 1934, he formed a quintet with the violinist Stéphane Grappelli and played as the ‘Hot Club’. He also played in the USA with Duke Ellington.
