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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 Belgian-French Manouche or Sinti jazz guitarist and composer.
Nov 19, 2014 · Rare footage of the greatest guitarist of all time playing solo.
Sep 27, 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.
Django Reinhardt has astounded and thrilled numerous generations of guitar players and jazz lovers with his amazing command of the guitar. Hear all of the b...
Django Reinhardt. Legendary, almost mythical Romani-French jazz guitarist of the swing era, whose collaborations with violinist Stephane Grappelli are musical landmarks. Read Full Biography.
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."
Django Reinhardt was born on 23 January 1910 in Liberchies, Wallonia, Belgium. He was a composer and actor, known for The Matrix (1999), Gattaca (1997) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003). He was married to Sophie Ziegler. He died on 16 May 1953 in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France.
Jan 23, 2024 · Django Reinhardt’s life, marked by resilience, innovation, and a love for music, remains a testament to the transformative power of artistic expression. His Gypsy Jazz, an enchanting fusion of Romani heritage and jazz improvisation, carved a niche in the rich mosaic of musical genres.
Sep 25, 2020 · The legend of Django Reinhardt is the stuff of jazz folklore; the nomadic gypsy had limited use of the fingers on his left hand, yet still managed to create blistering solos, all while creating some of the best jazz to come out of Europe.
May 27, 2020 · Django Reinhardt (1910-1953) is almost certainly the most influential jazz artist to have come out of Europe, with a whole sub-genre – ‘gypsy jazz’ – having developed out of his short career, particularly his work with Stéphane Grappelli and the Quintette du Hot Club de France.
