The gypsy king, who was born 100 years ago today, is now regarded as the world's most influential pre-rock'n'roll guitaristFrom Robert Johnson to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, the guitar is inextricably linked with the mythologised troubled lives of its most notable players. But it's easy to forget that contemporary guitar music owes a huge debt to Django Reinhardt, who was born a century ago today. For true six-string aficionados, he is the man. Reinhardt was a self-taught maste...
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Saturday marks what would have been the 100th birthday of guitarist Django Reinhardt, and one thing the Gypsy jazz innovator is often credited with is helping elevate the... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — The Gypsy jazz guitarist, who would have turned 100 this weekend, is the toast of tribute albums and festivals.
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Guardian Music — The gypsy king, who was born 100 years ago today, is now regarded as the world's most influential pre-rock'n'roll guitaristFrom Robert Johnson to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapt... more info
All About Jazz — All About Jazz is celebrating Django Reinhardt's birthday today!
JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Django ReinhardtThe man who became the 1st European jazz giant was born Jean B... more info
The gypsy king, who was born 100 years ago today, is now regarded as the world's most influential pre-rock'n'roll guitaristFrom Robert Johnson to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapt... more info