Greetings Gypsy jazzers!

Video Archive :   I’ve put up three new free video clips. These include some very rare performances by Boulou and Matelo Ferret , Jimmy Rosenberg , and a rare fingerstyle performance by Bireli Lagrene . See: Video Archive

Audio Archive :   I’ve put a new audio clip of the great German Gypsy guitarists Lulu Reinhardt and Han’sche Weiss . See: Audio Archive

CDs : New CD titles this month are,

Marc Atkinson Trio : III

Gypsy Pacific : Wela

See: CDs

Books : Robin Nolan Gypsy Jazz Licks, Vol.1

See: Books

Guitar Lessons: Advanced Rhythm Techniques

See: Guitar Lessons

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,

September 17th: Gypsy Picking Workshop and Gypsy Rhythm Workshop at Dusty Strings in Seattle. Call 206-634-1662 or musicshop@dustystrings.com to sign up.

September 30-October 2: I’ll be giving three workshops at DjangoFest NW

Gypsy Picking

Gypsy Rhythm

Unaccompanied Django

If you’re interested in signing up call (360) 221-8268, (800) 638-7631 or workshops@djangofest.com .   Classes are filling up fast!

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

Keep playing!


-Michael

Babik Reinhardt (1944-2001) was Django’s second son. Throughout his career as a guitarist he intentionally avoided the style of his famous father. He is shown here with his son David who is now an active jazz guitarist.

David Reinhardt performs on the Live Jazz a Vienne 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.

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This video was probably shot sometime during the mid 1990s. Fapy is playing the Portuguese guitar. For more Fapy Lafertin check out his CDs Fleur Dennui ,Fine and Dandy, Django! A Tribute to Django Reinhardt, Live at the AB, and Hungaria.

Fapy also appears on the Django Legacy 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 Real Player software. Download for free here: Real Player