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Years active. 1928–1953. 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.
Reinhardt toured and recorded with his own ensembles and with Duke Ellington and others. Unfortunately precious little footage of him exists, but you can see him above with violinist Stephane Grappelli in their Quintette du Hot Club and in a few other short clips in this post.
Mar 7, 2023 · But there was more: a sensitivity with a melodic line, a subtle string bend and clever use of space all contributed to a sense of drama – and even romance – when Django played. “Django’s playing is completely unique,” says Harry Diplock. “In all this time there has never been another guitarist that plays like Django.”
- Denny Ilett
Django Reinhardt, born in a trailer and part of a gypsy nomadic culture, is regarded as one of the greatest guitar players of all time, and the first important European jazz musician to make a major contribution with jazz guitar.
The framework was named after guitarist Django Reinhardt. [17] Adrian Holovaty is a Romani jazz guitar player inspired in part by Reinhardt's music. [18] In June 2008, it was announced that a newly formed Django Software Foundation (DSF) would maintain Django in the future. [19]
Vignola is marking the Reinhardt centennial on a tour with violinist Mark O'Connor, the esteemed instrumentalist, composer and teacher who once studied with Reinhardt's longtime collaborator, French violinist Stephane Grappelli.
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Feb 9, 2024 · Despite his inability to speak English, Reinhardt worked well with the Americans, so well that he inspired them all to play at their very best. His technical facility, his improvisational skills, and his empathy as an accompanist are evident throughout his “American Friends” recordings.
