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24 Jan 07 - 02:02 AM (#1946270) Subject: Django Reinhardt's birthday From: The Shambles Django Reinhardt was born this day (23 January) in 1910. |
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24 Jan 07 - 09:45 AM (#1946588) Subject: RE: Django Reinhardt's birthday (23 January 1910) From: C-flat No matter how many wonderfully gifted gypsy-jazz players I hear, I'm continually blown away by the power and expression that Django injected into his playing. The ultimate, naturally gifted player. (In my humble opinion) |
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24 Jan 07 - 10:04 AM (#1946600) Subject: RE: Django Reinhardt's birthday (23 January 1910) From: Mick Tems I've got a 78 of The Quintet of The Hot Club of France playing Nuages, with Stephane Grapelli and Django weaving their own particular brand of magic. Lovely music! |
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24 Jan 07 - 10:08 AM (#1946605) Subject: RE: Django Reinhardt's birthday (23 January 1910) From: Mick Tems Sorry for the mistake - Grappelli, not Grapelli. |
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24 Jan 07 - 10:25 AM (#1946616) Subject: RE: Django Reinhardt's birthday (23 January 1910) From: Scrump Yes, he was a true genius on guitar, and an inspiration. Especially remarkable when you consider he had permanently damaged two fingers on his left hand in a fire. |
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24 Jan 07 - 01:15 PM (#1946780) Subject: RE: Django Reinhardt's birthday (23 January 1910) From: Bee Django led me to start listening closely to guitarists and collecting albums of his, Grappelli, Kottke, Fahey and others, and maybe ultimately to learning to play. What a great sound! |
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24 Jan 07 - 02:10 PM (#1946843) Subject: RE: Django Reinhardt's birthday (23 January 1910) From: bubblyrat Unbeatable,unforgettable,& inspirational ( apart from the omnipresent cigarette !! ) |
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24 Jan 07 - 02:56 PM (#1946885) Subject: RE: Django Reinhardt's birthday (23 January 1910) From: fat B****rd Wonderful music. That's it. |
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24 Jan 07 - 03:10 PM (#1946902) Subject: RE: Django Reinhardt's birthday (23 January 1910) From: GUEST,ib48 WHAT A TRUMPET PLAYER,BEST THIS SIDE OF WATFORD |