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Django Reinhardt

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Born 23 January 1910. Died 16 May 1953.

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Biography

Jean "Django" Reinhardt (French pronunciation: [dʒɑ̃ŋɡo ʀeˈnɑʀt]; 23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953) was a Belgian Gypsy jazz guitarist.

One of the first prominent European jazz musicians, Reinhardt remains one of the most renowned jazz guitarists. With violinist Stéphane Grappelli, he cofounded the Quintette du Hot Club de France, described by critic Thom Jurek as "one of the most original bands in the history of recorded jazz." Reinhardt's most popular compositions have become jazz standards, including "Minor Swing", "Tears", "Belleville", "Djangology", "Swing '42" and "Nuages" (French for "Clouds").

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
100 Swinging Greats! 2007
The Django Reinhardt Collection 2007
In Solitaire: Complete Recordings for Solo Guitar 1937-1950 2005
Jazz in Paris: Place de Brouckère 2004
Swing From Paris 2003
 

Credits

Role Artist Release
Instrument Quintette du Hot Club de France Django Reinhardt et le Quintet du Hot Club de France (1991)
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  1. 1. Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You

    Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You BBC Radio 2

  2. 2. Jools Holland

    Jools Holland BBC Radio 2

  3. 3. Alex Lester

    Alex Lester BBC Radio 2

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  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

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