gypsy jazz
what it is
Gypsy jazz (also known as "Gypsy swing") is often said to have been started by guitarist Jean "Django" Reinhardt in the 1930s. Because its origins are largely in France it is often called by the French name, "jazz manouche," or alternatively, "manouche jazz. " Reinhardt was noted for combining a dark, chromatic Gypsy flavor with the swing articulation of the period.
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What is gypsy jazz?
Gypsy jazz (also known as "Gypsy swing") is often said to have been started by guitarist Jean "Django" Reinhardt in the 1930s. Because its origins are largely in France it is often called by the French name, "jazz manouche," or alternatively, "manouche jazz. " Reinhardt was noted for combining a dark, chromatic Gypsy flavor with the swing articulation of the period.
What are good gypsy jazz albums to start with?
Try Nuages by Django Reinhardt, Silence On Tourne, On Tourne En Rond by Thomas Dutronc, Jazz Guitar Virtuoso by Eddie Lang, and 1910 by Les Doigts de l'Homme.
Who are some women making gypsy jazz?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/gypsy-jazz/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making gypsy jazz, from mainstream to underground.
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