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The Orchard/SPV (Membran)

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Release date

2013-11-11

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FADCD2036

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824046203627

Artist

Django Reinhardt

Label EU

Fat Rat

Genre EU

Jazz

Django Reinhardt was a Romani-French jazz guitarist and composer. Born on January 23, 1910 in Liberchies, Belgium, he became known for his incredible talent as a musician. Reinhardt's artistic abilities extended beyond music; he was also an accomplished painter and enjoyed activities such as fly fishing and billiards. He had a notable career and left a lasting impact on the jazz genre.

Reinhardt sadly passed away on May 16, 1953 in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France due to cerebral hemorrhage. His legacy lives on through his family, including his brother Joseph Reinhardt and his son Henri "Lousson" Baumgartner-Reinhardt. He is also remembered as the grandfather of David Reinhardt.

Throughout his life, Django Reinhardt collaborated with various artists who shared his passion for music. Some similar artists include Stéphane Grappelli, Charlie Christian, The Rosenberg Trio, Angelo DeBarre, Sidney Bechet, Dorado Schmitt, Fats Waller,Biréli Lagrène,Joscho Stephan,Yorgui Loeffler,Benny Goodman Sextet,Wes Montgomery,and many more.

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The album "Collection 1935-46" by Django Reinhardt is a captivating compilation of the legendary jazz guitarist's most iconic recordings. Released by Fat Rat, this album showcases Reinhardt's incredible talent and his pioneering contributions to the genre.

Spanning from 1935 to 1946, this collection offers a comprehensive overview of Reinhardt's career during this period. It features a diverse selection of tracks that highlight his virtuosity on the guitar and his ability to seamlessly blend traditional jazz with elements of swing and gypsy music.

Listeners will be treated to timeless classics such as "Minor Swing," "Nuages," and "Djangology," which have become synonymous with Reinhardt's name. These tracks showcase his distinctive style characterized by lightning-fast improvisations, intricate chord progressions, and infectious rhythms.

Reinhardt's collaborations with other jazz luminaries are also featured on this album. His partnership with violinist Stéphane Grappelli in the Quintette du Hot Club de France resulted in some of the most memorable recordings in jazz history. Tracks like "Swing '39" and "Sweet Georgia Brown" demonstrate the remarkable chemistry between these two musical geniuses.

The remastered sound quality on this collection ensures that every note played by Reinhardt is crisp and clear, allowing listeners to fully appreciate his technical prowess and innovative approach to playing the guitar. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to Django Reinhardt's music, "Collection 1935-46" is an essential addition to any jazz enthusiast's library.

Collection 1935-46

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