Today marks the 100th birthday of European jazz great Django Reinhardt. Reinhardt, a Gypsy jazz guitarist, was one of the first prominent European jazz musicians and remains one of the most renowned jazz guitarists of all time. For more about Django Reinhardt, check out:
Django Reinhardt and the Illustrated History of Gypsy Jazz by Michael Dregni with Alain Antonietto and Anne Legrand
Django: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend by Michael Dregni
Happy Birthday Django Reinhardt! (Guardian website)
If you'd like to listen to Reinhardt's music, consider:
An Introduction to Django Reinhardt (music CD)
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