In this video Dorado Schmitt is accompanied by the legendary rhythm guitarist Hono Winterstein. Dorado performs Django’s legendary 1947 Dark Eyes solo.
For more Dorado Schmitt see his CDs: Rendez-vous, Parisienne and Gypsy Reunion.
Dorado and Hono also appear on the Bireli Lagrene DVD.
Also check out Dorado’s DVD: Dorado Schmitt DVD: Live at Birdland.
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