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Django Reinhardt ,

The Essential Collection

The Essential Collection

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  • Released Date: 17 Apr 2006

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

Swinging into your earholes like a jazz-infused tornado, Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli's "The Essential Collection" is a delightful romp through some of the finest tunes to ever grace the swing genre. These two musical maestros effortlessly blend their talents to create a sound that is both timeless and toe-tapping.

From the moment the first notes of "Minor Swing" hit your speakers, you know you're in for a wild ride. The interplay between Reinhardt's lightning-fast guitar work and Grappelli's smooth violin skills is nothing short of mesmerizing. It's like they're having a musical conversation right in front of your very ears.

Tracks like "Djangology" and "Swing 42" showcase the duo's undeniable chemistry, with each musician pushing the other to new heights of musical excellence. You can practically feel the energy crackling between them as they effortlessly trade solos and melodies. It's like watching a musical tennis match, but way cooler.

But it's not all high-energy swing tunes on this album. Tracks like "Nuages" and "La Mer" show a softer, more introspective side to Reinhardt and Grappelli's musical prowess. Their ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their music is truly awe-inspiring.

Overall, "The Essential Collection" is a must-have for any jazz aficionado. So grab a glass of your finest bourbon, sit back, and let Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli sweep you off your feet with their musical magic. Cheers!

Track Listing
Disc: 2
1. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Aint Got That Swing)
2. Moonglow
3. Stompin' at Decca
4. It Had to Be You
5. Them There Eyes
6. If I Had You
7. Billets Doux
8. Souvenirs
9. Swing from Paris
10. Three Little Words
11. Night and Day
12. Appel Direct
13. Tornerai
14. The Flat Foot Floogie
15. I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
16. Louise
17. Twelfth Year
18. Japanese Sandman
19. Don't Worry 'Bout Me
20. H.C.Q Strut
21. Hungaria
22. My Melancholy
23. Jeepers Creepers
24. Tea for Two
25. Swing '39
26. I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight


Disc: 1
1. Way Down Upon the Swanee River
2. Blue Drag
3. Swing Guitars
4. Limehouse Blues
5. Oriental Shuffle
6. After You've Gone
7. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
8. Shine
9. Georgia (On My Mind)
10. Exactly Like You
11. Tears
12. Rose Room
13. In a Sentimental Mood
14. Runnin' Wild
15. Solitude
16. Miss Annabelle Lee
17. Liebestraum No. 3
18. The Sheik of Araby
19. When Day Is Done
20. A Little Love, a Little Kiss
21. Hot Lips
22. Body and Soul
23. I'll See You in My Dreams
24. R-Vingt Six
25. Blue Lou

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Django Reinhardt

Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli are the dynamic duo that put the "hot" in Hot Club Jazz. Hailing from 1930s Paris, this guitar-and-violin pairing have not only survived the test of time but have continued to inspire generations of musicians with their groundbreaking improvisation and infectious energy. Reinhardt, known for his deft fingers and unrivalled talent on the guitar, could make his instrument sing and weep in equal measure. Despite a crippling injury to his fretting hand, Django's musical prowess never wavered, solidifying his place as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. On the other side of the stage, we have the suave and sophisticated Stephane Grappelli, whose mastery of the violin added a touch of class to the Hot Club's frenetic sound. With a twinkle in his eye and a bow in hand, Grappelli's sweet, swinging melodies danced around Django's lightning-fast licks, creating a sound that was uniquely their own. Together, Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli crafted a sound that was as captivating as it was groundbreaking. Their fusion of traditional gypsy music with American jazz influences created a genre all its own, paving the way for future generations of musicians to explore the boundaries of improvisation and collaboration. So if you're in the mood for some toe-tapping, finger-snapping jazz that will transport you back to the smoky nightclubs of 1930s Paris, look no further than Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. These two musical virtuosos are sure to leave you spellbound with their dazzling performances and infectious charm.

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Stéphane Grappelli

Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli are the dynamic duo that put the "hot" in Hot Club Jazz. Hailing from 1930s Paris, this guitar-and-violin pairing have not only survived the test of time but have continued to inspire generations of musicians with their groundbreaking improvisation and infectious energy. Reinhardt, known for his deft fingers and unrivalled talent on the guitar, could make his instrument sing and weep in equal measure. Despite a crippling injury to his fretting hand, Django's musical prowess never wavered, solidifying his place as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. On the other side of the stage, we have the suave and sophisticated Stephane Grappelli, whose mastery of the violin added a touch of class to the Hot Club's frenetic sound. With a twinkle in his eye and a bow in hand, Grappelli's sweet, swinging melodies danced around Django's lightning-fast licks, creating a sound that was uniquely their own. Together, Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli crafted a sound that was as captivating as it was groundbreaking. Their fusion of traditional gypsy music with American jazz influences created a genre all its own, paving the way for future generations of musicians to explore the boundaries of improvisation and collaboration. So if you're in the mood for some toe-tapping, finger-snapping jazz that will transport you back to the smoky nightclubs of 1930s Paris, look no further than Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. These two musical virtuosos are sure to leave you spellbound with their dazzling performances and infectious charm.

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