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Django Reinhardt

Jean "Django" Reinhardt (January 23, 1910 – May 16, 1953) was a Belgian Sinto Gypsy and one of the most renowned jazz guitarists of all time. His name is pronounced [zhane-go rhine-heart]

 

There are countless recordings of Django available however the quality of transfer and mastering from the original 78 RPM records varies greatly. Many prefer the pre-war recordings performed on the acoustic guitar with Quintette du Hot Club de France, however some of the later recordings are masterpieces too. For my money the following CDs are the best currently available.

The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order
Paris and London: 1937-1948, Vol. 2
Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940
The Best of Django Reinhardt

Posted by dancoy at October 5, 2007 10:09 PM