Original re-readings both instrumental and sung of the greatest themes and compositions of Django Reinhardt by a collective of artists.On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the death of Django Reinhardt, Label Ouest offers an exceptional and unprecedented tribute to the inventor of gypsy jazz and the master of the guitar, bringing together in particular:- Philip Catherine, a living legend of European jazz guitar, ex-partner of Charles Mingus, StÃ©phane Grappelli and Chet Baker)- David Reinhardt, LÃ©vis Reinhardt, Simba Baumgartner and NoÃ© Reinhardt, descendants of Django- Antoine Boyer, Adrien Moignard, Samuelito & Gwen Cahue, four of today's most brilliant guitarists as well as a host of artists from all walks of life (song, jazz or world music) who have come to pay homage to Django.The repertoire covers all periods of the guitarist's career, from his youthful waltzes (Choti) to his most modern themes (FlÃ¨che d'Or, Anouman), passing through the swing period (Coucou), his instrumental or orchestral attempts the most ambitious (Rythme Futur, NymphÃ©as) and it's great melodies that have become standards (Nuages, Troublant BolÃ©ro). Instrumental or sung (with the participation of CaloÃ© and Louise Perret), the original rereadings proposed by the artists underline the current and timeless character of the music of the brilliant Manouche.With: Philip Catherine, Adrien Moignard, Antoine Boyer, David Reinhardt, Levis Reinhardt, NoÃ© Reinhardt, Simba Baumgartner, Samy Daussat, Samuelito, Gwen Cahue, Baptiste Bailly, Gerardo Jerez Le Cam, Cordeone, Kristel Adams, CaloÃ©, Louise Perret, David Gastine Quartet, Off swing quintet, Lagrimas Azules, Simon Mary, Krystal Mundi

Tracklist:

CrÃ©puscule
Lentement Mademoiselle
Folie A Amphion
Rythme Futur
Choti
Louise
Bricktop
Clair de Lune
Webster
NymphÃ©as
Anouman
Nuages
Pavane en Mineur
Variation Sur Le Final de la Messe
My Serenade

UPC: 3560530407122
Label: Bayard Musique
Release Date: 3.31.23
Format: CD

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