What type of jazz is Django Reinhardt?

Gypsy Jazz Guitar
In this article we’ve prepared a brief trip through the life & music of legendary jazz guitar player Django Reinhardt, who popularised the Gypsy Jazz style of music.

Was Django Reinhardt a gypsy?

He was born Jean Reinhardt on the 23rd of January 1910, in Liberchies, Belgium. Reinhardt was a gypsy child and was immediately given the nickname, Django, which means “I wake up”. His virtuoso guitar playing mixed genres and gave rise to gypsy jazz.

What happened to Django’s fingers?

In 1928, at 18, Belgian gypsy musician Django Reinhardt lost the use of the third and fourth fingers of his left hand in a caravan fire, forcing him to abandon both the violin and banjo and concentrate on the guitar, playing solos with only his index and second finger.

Did Django Reinhardt lose a finger?

During his 18-month hospitalization, doctors recommended amputation for his badly damaged right leg. Reinhardt refused the surgery and was eventually able to walk with the aid of a cane. More crucial to his music, the fourth finger (ring finger) and fifth finger (pinky) of Reinhardt’s left hand were badly burned.

Is there another name for gypsy jazz?

Gypsy jazz (also known as gypsy swing, jazz manouche or hot club-style jazz) is a style of small-group jazz originating from the Romani guitarist Jean “Django” Reinhardt (1910–53), in conjunction with the French swing violinist Stéphane Grappelli (1908–97), as expressed in their group the Quintette du Hot Club de …

Who owns Django Reinhardt’s guitar?

Number 505 (Oval hole, “Django Reinhardt” on headstock) the other “sister” of Django’s favourite, owned by Kees van Oorschot, He sold it in 2018/19. Number 511 (Oval hole, “Modèle Django Reinhardt” on headstock), illustrated on p. 137 of “The Story of Selmer Maccaferri Guitars” (English edition).