Boulou and Elios Ferre carry on the traditions of the great Ferret musical dynasty (later changed to Ferre). Their father was Matelo Ferret, who was one of Django’s rhythm guitarists.

For more Boulou and Elios video check out their DVD: Live at Djangofest  Nortwest

For more Boulou and Elios check out their CDs: Live in Montpellier, Pour Django, Gypsy Dreams, Relax and Enjoy, Nuages, Confirmation, Trinity, New York, N.Y., Intersection, Guitar Legacy, Rainbow of Life, and Shades of a Dream.

For more Sven Asmussen see his CDs:

Musical Miracle – Vol.1: 1935-40, Svend Asmussen at Slukafter, Phenomenal Fiddler: Vol II 1941-1950, Violon Jazz 1927-1944(2CDs), and I Like Be I Like Bop: Odds & Svends of Early Bebop Violin & Contemporary Violin.

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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Maurice Ferret was one of the more active Gypsy players of the second generation after Django. He, and his accompanist Joseph Pouville played small cafes in Paris for decades. Their repertoire consisted of musette waltzes, jazz standards, pop tunes, Gypsy music, and, of course, Django compositions. First and foremost, they where entertainers who knew how catch the attention of otherwise disinterested tourists.

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

Jimmy Rosenberg was a child prodigy who could play some of Django’s most difficult solos by the tender age of 10. He has gone on to become one of the most technically proficient and creative Gypsy guitarists of this generation.

Jimmy Rosenberg has an excellent right hand Gypsy Picking technique.

For more Jimmy Rosenberg see his CDs:

Swinging with Vetavo, Angelo, & Jimmy

Django Reinhardt NY Festival: Live at Birdland

Hot Shots

The One and Only

Rose Room

Django’s Tiger

Ola & Jimmy

Live

Trio

Portrait Of

Parisian Honeymoon Suite

Swinging with Jimmy

Gypsy Swing

Wine Soaked Whispers

Reflections of Reinhardt: A Music Sampler

For more video of Jimmy Rosenberg see: Gypsy Jazz Jam DVD

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

Django Reinhardt Festival
August 3-6, 2006
$23.50

Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle WA 98121
Phone (206) 441-9729 | Fax (206) 443-8247
jazzalley@jazzalley.com

Make a reservation for this show.

www.djangobirdland.com

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents for four nights a Django Reinhardt Festival. Band members include Dorado Schmitt (guitar gypsy legend from the Lorraine region of France), Samson Schmitt (young gypsy guitar star, son of Dorado), Ludovic Beier (accordion whiz from Paris), Peter Beets (pianist from Holland) and Brian Torff (bass, toured with Grappelli for years). Set time Thursday through Saturday are at 7:30PM and 9:30PM. Set time on Sunday is 7:30PM.

Legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhard’s “hot swing” style and music caused a sensation in Europe in the 30’s and 40’s and is just as “hot” today. Django along with famed Stephane Grappelli were the stars of The Quintet of the Hot Club of France, which defined this style of music, known as “Le Jazz Hot”!

DJANGO was a gypsy guitar virtuoso, called a genius by many. His influence lives on through recordings and talented musicians who continue to enjoy and appreciate his very special and original style of swing music…which today we even call “Hip Hot!” The DJANGO REINHARDT FESTIVAL, produced by Pat Phillips and Ettore Stratta, serves to preserve and carry forward the musical legacy of DJANGO as well as the many possibilities of creativity that can grow from his enormous talent and inspiration by presenting the top players in the world of this music.

 

Greetings Gypsy jazzers!

Video Archive:  I’ve put up six new free video clips. These include some very rare performances by Wawau Adler, Joscho Stephan, Ritary Gaguenetti, Andreas Oberg, Ted Gottsegen and Yorgui Loeffler. See: Video Archive

Gypsy Jazz Encyclopedia: We now have our own Gypsy Jazz Encyclopedia! It is entirely created by you, the user. Please feel free to post articles on your favorite artists, guitars, etc. You can also upload your favorite videos, audio, and images. See: Gypsy Jazz Encyclopedia

CDs: New CD titles this month are,

Wawau Adler – Back to the Roots

Joscho Stephan – Acoustic Live

Biel Ballester – Live in London

Various Artists – Gypsy Knights

Ismael Reinhardt – Gypsy Swing

Ismael Reinhardt with Bireli Lagrene and Titi Winterstein – Gypsy Swing

Colin Cosimini – Janine

Django Reinhardt – At His Best – Sweet & Lowdown


See: CDs

Books: 

Michael Dregni and Alain Antonietto – Django Reinhardt and the Illustrated History of Gypsy Jazz

Django: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend (Paperback)

Tony Murena

Amiable

CHANSONS ET ROMANCES TZIGANES RUSSES VOL.1

CHANSONS ET ROMANCES TZIGANES RUSSES VOL.2

Real Book Vol. III

See: Books

Guitars:

DELL’ARTE JIMMY ROSENBERG GUITAR, BIGTONE PICKUP & HSC

Saga Gitane DG-330 SELMER STYLE JAZZ GUITAR – MODELE JOHN JORGENSON “TUXEDO”

Cordoba Gitano O-5 Guitar

1985 Anniversary Edition Gibson Johnny Smith

See: Guitars


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

Keep playing!


-Michael