The Rough Guide to Gypsy Swing

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Forged by the work of Django Reinhardt – arguably the finest jazz guitarist of all time – Manouche or Gypsy swing is a fascinating blend of Gypsy virtuosity and American jazz. In 1930s France, this new ‘swing’ music had a profound impact on the local musical scene and although the music’s creator died in 1953, his music remains highly influential to this day. Django Reinhardt created a tradition, which has been perpetuated and developed by many exceptional contemporary musicians. The Rough Guide To Gypsy Swing celebrates this style from the original Gypsy musicians of the time to those French and German musicians, mainly of Manouche origin, who have built on Django’s legacy and continue down the road of innovation.

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The Rough Guide to Gypsy Swing
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Penultimate Gypsy Jazz Primer
The Rough Guide to Gypsy Swing
Various Artists
Manufacturer: World Music Network
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0001IW4JQ
Release Date: 2004-04-26

Tracks:

  1. Symphonie - Romane Acoustic Quartet
  2. Fleur De Lavande - Fapy Lafertin Quintet
  3. Rythmes Gitans - Patrick Saussois
  4. Du Dja Yal - Moreno Trio
  5. Black Eyes - Bireli Lagrene Ensemble
  6. La Valse Des Niglos - Serge Desaunay
  7. La Belle Et Le Manouche - Les Primitifs Du Futur
  8. Gallito - Guerino Et Son Orchestre Musette De La Boite A Matelots
  9. Minor Swing - Quinteet Du Hot Club De France
  10. I'se A Muggin' - Django Reinhardt
  11. Improvisation 47 (Improvisation No.5) - Django Reinhardt
  12. Rendez-Vous Sous La Pluie - Jean Fred Mele
  13. Philippe's Stomp - Orchestre Musette Swing Royal
  14. Java Manouche - Jo Privat
  15. Haide Tchavolo - Tchavolo Schmitt
  16. Autumn Leaves - Ziroli Winterstein Ensemle
  17. Histoire De Faussaire - Rodolphe Raffalli
  18. Kriss Romani - Swing Gadje
  19. Micro - New Quintette Du Hot Club De France
  20. Rythme Futur/Django Tiger - Romane
  21. Echoes Of France (La Marseillaise) - Django Reinhardt

Album Description

Forged by the work of Django Reinhardt - arguably the finest jazz guitarist of all time - Manouche or Gypsy swing is a fascinating blend of Gypsy virtuosity and American jazz. In 1930s France, this new `swing' music had a profound impact on the local musical scene and although the music's creator died in 1953, his music remains highly influential to this day. Django Reinhardt created a tradition, which has been perpetuated and developed by many exceptional contemporary musicians. The Rough Guide To Gypsy Swing celebrates this style from the original Gypsy musicians of the time to those French and German musicians, mainly of Manouche origin, who have built on Django's legacy and continue down the road of innovation.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Penultimate Gypsy Jazz Primer.......2007-06-09

A great introduction to a wider variety of gypsy "jazz" music than most compilations I have heard. One of the best covers of "Dark Eyes" you can find, and of course, a little Django on it. Fortunately, most recordings here are of live musicians who we can still enjoy and patronize.

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