Gypsy jazz - Definition and Overview

Gypsy jazz is an idiom that was pioneered in the 1930s by guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Reinhardt combined a dark, chromatic gypsy flavor with the swing articulation of the period to create a truly beautiful and original style of jazz. Reinhardts most famous group, the Hot Club of France also brought fame to jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli. Gypsy jazz is alive today, and its most vibrant enthusiasts and talented musicians seem to be in Europe.

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