Results matching “Oscar Aleman”

One of the few surviving clips of the great Argentinean guitarist Oscar Aleman (1909-1980). For more Oscar Aleman check out this excellent 2 CD set produced by David Grisman: Swing Guitar Masterpeices

The video archive is dedicated to Mary Honcoop. She generously shared her large collection of Gypsy videos with nearly anyone who asked. The video archive aims to continue her generosity now that she is gone.

The Video Archive is devoted surviving video of Django Reinhardt and other masters of the Gypsy jazz genre. If you enjoy these videos consider making a donation.

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One of the few surviving clips of the great Argentinean guitarist Oscar Aleman (1909-1980). This video gives us a small glimpse Oscar's highly developed right hand technique (thumb pick and fingers). For more Oscar Aleman check out this excellent 2 CD set produced by David Grisman: Swing Guitar Masterpeices

The video archive is dedicated to Mary Honcoop. She generously shared her large collection of Gypsy videos with nearly anyone who asked. The video archive aims to continue her generosity now that she is gone.

The Video Archive is devoted surviving video of Django Reinhardt and other masters of the Gypsy jazz genre. If you enjoy these videos consider making a donation.

To view this video you need Windows Media Player software. Download for free here: Windows Media Player

In this clip we see Oscar's prowess as a dancer, singer, and guitarist.

The video archive is dedicated to Mary Honcoop. She generously shared her large collection of Gypsy videos with nearly anyone who asked. The video archive aims to continue her generosity now that she is gone.

The Video Archive is devoted surviving video of Django Reinhardt and other masters of the Gypsy jazz genre. If you enjoy these videos consider making a donation.

To view this video you need Windows Media Player software. Download for free here: Windows Media Player

Happy Halloween Gypsy jazzers!!! Here's what's new at DjangoBooks.com:


Video Archive:  I've put up six new free video clips. These include some very rare performances by The Rosenberg Trio, Mozes Rosenberg, and Raphael Fays. See: Video Archive

CDs: New CD titles this month are:

Sarane Ferret and Matelo Ferret: Tribute to Django

Raphael Fays and Pierre Blanchard: Voyages

Samson Schmitt and Dorado Schmitt: Djieske

Oscar Aleman Tribute: Stringtime in Buenos Aires: A Tribute to Oscar Aleman

Ian Cruickshank with Pearl Django : Swingin' Spirits

The Gypsy Guitar Festival 2000

The Gypsy Guitar Festival 1999

The Gypsy Guitar Festival 1998

See: CDs

Books: 

Romane: Impair et valse

Special Swing Manouche - 15 Gypsy Jazz Play-Along Standards

See: Books

eBooks: 

Eddie Lang's Fingerboard Harmony for Guitar

Johnny Smith : Aids to Technique for Guitar: Intermediate and Advanced Studies

See: eBooks

DVDs: 

Stephane Grappelli and McCoy Tyner: Live in Warsaw 1991 DVD (Zone 2)

See: DVDs

Gibson Johnny Smith: Gorgeous 1985 Anniversary Edition Gibson Johnny Smith guitar for sale. Bought from, set up, and signed by Johnny Smith himself! For more details see: Gibson Johnny Smith

Workshops: I'll be giving the following Gypsy Jazz workshops,

November 19th: Unaccompanied Django Workshop at Dusty Strings in Seattle. Call 206-634-1662 or musicshop@dustystrings.com to sign up.

For updates or questions please visit my Gypsy Jazz Forum. See: http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/

Keep playing!


-Michael