Django Reinhardt

About

Reinhardt was one of the first musicians to play in a genre called Gypsy Jazz. Django suffered burns that left two of his fretting fingers damaged so he mostly just played with two fingers.

What to listen for

Django has a fast style and all of his notes are articulated well.

Examples

Django's most famous piece and one that showcases his abilities.

Another piece by Django showcasing some fast runs up the neck.