INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Jazz Musician of the Day: Django Reinhardt
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 Baptiste Reinhardt on January 24 1910 in a Gypsy encampment at Liberchies Belgium. His father was a traveling entertainer so he lived with his mother and her tribe... more...
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
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
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
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