Jean "Django" Reinhardt (French pronunciation: [dʒɑ̃ŋɡo ʀeˈnɑʀt]; 23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953) was a Belgian Gypsy jazz guitarist.
One of the first prominent European jazz musicians, Reinhardt remains one of the most renowned jazz guitarists due to his innovative and distinctive playing. With violinist Stéphane Grappelli he cofounded the Quintette du Hot Club de France, described by critic Thom Jurek as "one of the most original bands in the hi...
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Date of birth:
- Jan 23, 1910
Date of death:
- May 16, 1953 (age 43 years)
Place of birth:
Active as Musical Artist (start):
- 1928
Active as Musical Artist (end):
- 1953
Musical Genres:
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Also known as:
- Django Reinhard,
- Django Reinhardt & The Hot Club of France Quintet,
- Django Reinhardt with tth ATC Band,
- Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France,
- Django Reinhart,
- Django Reinhardt & The Quintet of the Hot Club of France,
- Reinhardt, Django
