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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. Since he was born on Belgian soil, in Liberchies, he is also often named a Belgian musician.
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.
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.
Jan 22, 2010 · Django Reinhardt would play any chance he got. At the height of his fame, he'd stroll into a bistro with his guitar and busk — not for the spare change, but just to play.
Jun 7, 2024 · Gypsy jazz guitar extraordinaire Django Reinhardt (1910-1953) was the star of the remarkable Quintet of the Hot Club of France (1934-39), the most original European contribution in the history of jazz.
Jun 27, 2018 · The first European musical virtuoso to influence American jazz was Django Reinhardt, a French-speaking Belgian gypsy who had only two working fingers on his left hand. He is regarded as the jazz guitar ’ s most dazzling soloist, most exciting improvisor, and most important innovator.
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.
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.
Sep 25, 2020 · Django Amsterdam, an event featuring concerts, jam sessions, workshops and a kids' afternoon, is dedicated to guitarist Django Reinhardt, the originator of gypsy jazz or swing manouche. This style of acoustic swing jazz became part of the Roma and Sinti culture thanks to Django, who's generally considered one of the greatest guitar players of ...
Aug 1, 2001 · Django Reinhardt was burned in a fire when he was 18 and lost the use of two fingers. Yet he managed to rise to the top of the jazz world.
