Today's gypsy jazz musicians imitate Reinhardt, who played alongside violinist Stéphane Grappelli in the group Quintette du Hot Club de France. Reinhardt played guitar chords with just two or ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This is a relaxed rendition of a Gypsy Jazz classic. Jackson´s phrasing is smooth and fluid; he ...

In France in the early-'30s there was a young gypsy guitarist who ... For some people he is jazz guitar. Joe Pass was a follow-on from the guitarists in group IV. Most famous as a solo performer, ...

Author Michael Dregni has posted a number of videos online of modern Gypsy ... it as a solo lead instrument. Musicians around the world continue to recognize his unique virtuosity and jazz stylings.

As we head into Earshot’s home stretch, you might consider taking a breather for some traditional Gypsy jazz from France at the Django Reinhardt Festival. Two of the most respected Gypsy jazz ...

Imagine being an American playing French-Gypsy jazz ... called “le jazz hot.” Duke Ellington brought Reinhardt to the U.S. in 1946, and the guitarist with the distinctive solo style enjoyed ...

A: After I grew up listening to Gypsy music, I put it on the side for a while and studied all this jazz. Now I'm bringing back this Gypsy element with the new band with bass, drums and two guitars ...