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Django Reinhardt. 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.
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.
Nuages" (French pronunciation:) is one of the best-known compositions by Django Reinhardt. He recorded at least thirteen [ 1 ] versions of the tune, which is a jazz standard and a mainstay of the gypsy swing repertoire.
Jean Reinhardt, known by his Romani nickname Django, was a Belgian Manouche or Sinti 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.
List of compositions by Django Reinhardt, the Belgian-born Romani-French jazz guitarist and composer. He was the first major jazz talent to emerge from Europe and remains the most significant.
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 ...
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. Reinhardt led a colorful life: he survived a devastating fire to become the first Romani jazz star, survived the Nazi occupation of France, and ...