(August 2022) Episode 428 is DJANGO REINHARDT. A legendary, if not mystical, figure in the global history of jazz. He created a propulsive style, called hot club jazz by some, that put the guitar out front, or accentuated the melodies of violinist Stephane Grappelli. His French-Romani background gave it a distinctive European flavor. And the fact he did it with only two fingers on his fret hand adds to the legend.
Favorite song: Brazil
Compared to expectations: same
Recommendation: an enjoyable ride, if you can stomach the occasional French lyrics
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