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1. Swing From Paris 2:31 8. Hungaria 2:46 15. I’ll See You In My Dreams 2:34 18. Naguine 2:31 (Django Reinhardt–Stephane Grappelli) (Django Reinhardt–Stephane Grappelli) (Isham Jones–Gus Kahn) (Django Reinhardt) Quintette du Hot Club de France Quintette du Hot Club de France Django Reinhardt, Pierre Feret & Emmanuel Django Reinhardt Decca F 6899, mx 4210 hpp Decca F 7198, mx 4967 1/2 hp Soudieux Swing 65, mx OPG 1725-1 Recorded 14 June 1938, Paris Recorded 21 March 1939, Paris Swing 211, mx OPG 1721-1 Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 2. The Flat Foot Floogee 2:58 9. Jeepers Creepers 3:13 Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 19. The Man I love 3:13 (Slim Gaillard–Slam Stewart–Bud Green) (Harry Warren–Johnny Mercer) 16. Echoes of Spain 3:10 (George & Ira Gershwin) Quintette du Hot Club de France Quintette du Hot Club de France (Django Reinhardt) Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6776, mx DR 2878-1 Decca F 7027, mx 4968 hp Django Reinhardt Decca F 7390, mx DR 3864-1 Recorded 30 August 1938, London Recoreded 21 March 1939, Paris Swing 65, mx OPG 1722-1 Recorded 25 August 1939, London 3. Lambeth Walk 2:48 10. My Melancholy Baby 3:23 Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 20. H. C. Q. Strut 3:01 (Noel Gay–Douglas Furber) (Ernie Burnett–George A. Norton) 17. The Younger Generation 2:27 (Django Reinhardt–Stephane Grappelli) Quintette du Hot Club de France Quintette du Hot Club de France (Noel Coward) Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6776, mx DR 2879-1 Decca 23621, mx 4973 hpp Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 7390, mx DR 3862-2 Recorded 30 August 1938, London Recorded 22 March 1939, Paris Swing 77, mx OPG 1720-1 Recorded 25 August 1939, London Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 4. I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm 2:33 11. Time On My Hands 2:41 Transfers & Production: David Lennick (Irving Berlin) (Vincent Youmans–H. Adamson–M. Gordon) Digital Noise Reduction: Graham Newton Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6935, mx DR 2903-1 Decca F 7100, mx 4974 1/2 hpp Recorded 1 September 1938, London Recorded 22 March 1939, Paris 5. Please Be Kind 2:47 12. Twelfth Year 2:38 Also available in the Naxos Jazz Legends series ... (Sammy Cahn–S. Chaplin) (Django Reinhardt) Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6828, mx DR 2904-1 Decca F 7133, mx 4975 hpp Recorded 1 September 1938, London Recorded 22 March 1939, Paris 6. Louise 2:39 13. Tea For Two 3:13 (Leo Robin–Richard A. Whiting) (Vincent Youmans–Irving Caesar) Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6828, mx DR 2907-1 Decca F 7568, mx 5082 hpp Recorded 10 September 1938, London Recorded 17 May 1939, Paris 7. Improvisation 2:43 14. Stockholm 2:51 (Django Reinhardt) (Django Reinhardt) Django Reinhardt Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6935, mx DR 2908-1 Swing 128, mx OPG 1719-1 8.120688* 8.120698 8.120705* Recorded 10 September 1938, London Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris * Not available in the USA
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DJANGO REINHARDT magic from the time of the group’s first 1938, but that version is quite straight compared voicings. Grappelli and rhythm guitarist Pierre during the last chorus. Concluding both this Vol.5 recordings in late 1934, after three and a half to Reinhardt’s tour-de-force. Louise is still Feret sit out for a medium-tempo I’ll See You In reissue and the recorded legacy of the classic ‘H. C. Q. Strut’ Original Recordings 1938-1939 years together, the comfort level was so high that owned by the legendary Maurice Chevalier but it My Dreams, which is entirely a showcase for band is H. C. Q. Strut, an original similar to by June 1938 the musicians were constantly is difficult not to enjoy Django’s variations, Reinhardt’s creativity with a trio. On the “Jeepers Creepers” that offers listeners one last Classic recordings by The Quintet of the Hot Club of France challenging each other. The Reinhardt/Grappelli especially when he plays the melody over minor introspective Echoes Of Spain, Django’s chance to hear the Grappelli–Reinhardt musical original Swing From Paris starts off the chords for a half-chorus. For Improvisation, unaccompanied guitar hints at what he could partnership in its early period. By mid-1938, the Quintet of the Hot Club of improvising through the records of Louis programme with an advanced line that almost Reinhardt is heard by himself, mostly playing have accomplished had he chosen to play Shortly after the record date, Django France was not only the top jazz band in Europe Armstrong. sounds like bebop, as does the violinist’s opening chords in a spontaneous piece that holds up well. classical music instead of jazz. The Quintet Reinhardt spontaneously decided to return home but one of the most exciting music groups in the By 1930 Reinhardt was back to playing break. The next six selections were recorded The full Quintet returns for the first of its five returns for a particularly infectious reading of to France while Stephane Grappelli opted to world. Although only fifteen months away from music, and the following year he met Stephane during the Quintet’s late-summer visit to 1939 sessions. The romping Reinhart/Grappelli Noel Coward’s The Younger Generation and remain in England. They would not see each breaking up due to circumstances way beyond Grappelli when they were both hired to play in England. The Flat Foot Floogee had become a piece Hungaria bears more than a passing Reinhardt plays another quiet but sophisticated other or record together again for seven years. their control, guitarist Django Reinhardt and the same orchestra. The violinist was almost big novelty hit when guitarist-singer Slim Gaillard resemblance to “Bye Bye Blues” and features the guitar solo on his Naguine. Both would have many major musical violinist Stephane Grappelli were at the height of exactly two years older (being born 26 January recorded it with bassist Slam Stewart six months band getting hot. Jeepers Creepers is slightly By the time the Quintet of the Hot Club of adventures in their future but they will always be their musical partnership. 1908 in Paris) and a major contrast to Django in earlier. Django and Stephane ignore the novelty more relaxed with Django stretching himself. He France gathered in a London recording studio on most famous for their accomplishments with the Jean Baptiste “Django” Reinhardt was born that he was well schooled, sophisticated and elements and simply swing the tune. Lambeth makes every note count and sounds so effortless 25 August 1939, World War II was under way. Quintet of the Hot Club of France. 23 January 1910 in Liverchies, Belgium. A reliable. However both musicians shared a love Walk was both a walking dance and a charming that it leads to one wondering why no other The Man I Love is quite unusual for the Quintet member of a gypsy family that traveled all over for performing and for swinging jazz. Grappelli melody from the 1937 British musical Me And My guitarist of the period (at least until Charlie since the bulk of this performance has Grappelli Scott Yanow Europe, Reinhardt grew up hearing music had been a professional musician since 1923 and Gal. The co-leaders effectively take turns being Christian emerged later in the year) was on his switching to piano, dueting with Reinhardt – author of eight jazz books including Swing, Jazz On (mostly traditional gypsy melodies) and early on had gained plenty of experience in dance bands the lead voice throughout this delightful level. My Melancholy Baby, long maligned as the before the other members of the group join in Record 1917-76, Classic Jazz and Trumpet Kings took up the banjo. He had a natural musical before meeting up with the gypsy guitarist. performance. No.1 song requested by drunks, is actually a ability, began doubling on guitar, and played In 1933 Reinhardt and Grappelli crossed Both Reinhardt and Grappelli had superior tune as the Quintet shows in swinging Personnel dance and folk music in establishments in France. paths for the second time and a jam session opportunities to lead their own record dates in fashion. The romantic Time On My Hands has But a major tragedy almost finished his career backstage made them notice their special musical the 1930s, usually with groups smaller than the Grappelli caressing the melody and Reinhardt Tracks 1-3: Stephane Grappelli, violin; Django Tracks 14, 17: Stephane Grappelli, violin; before it had started. While he was asleep one chemistry. Soon they were co-leading the all- Quintet. Seven of the guitarist’s selections are on uplifting the tune with his fresh ideas and Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, Eugene Vées, Django Reinhardt, Eugene Vées, Pierre Feret, night in his caravan, a fire erupted and Django string Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France which this set including the next four numbers, three of inspired accompaniment of the violinist. guitars; Roger Grasset, bass guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass was seriously burned, resulting in two of the consisted of Stephane’s violin, Django’s acoustic which have Grappelli accompanying Reinhardt on Django’s Twelfth Night is one of his better Tracks 4-6: Django Reinhardt, guitar; Stephane Track 15: Django Reinhardt, Pierre Feret, fingers on his left hand becoming permanently guitar, two rhythm guitarists and a bassist. It what was his first instrument, the piano. Irving originals and it cooks from start to finish. Tea Grappelli, piano guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass unusable. Doctors in a hospital suggested quickly became obvious to listeners that Berlin’s I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm For Two is a song that would remain in amputating his hand altogether, but luckily some Reinhardt was the world’s best jazz guitarist and would have its most famous recording a few Grappelli’s repertoire for the next six decades Tracks 7, 16, 18: Django Reinhardt, solo guitar Tracks 19-20: Stephane Grappelli, violin, piano; friends snuck him out one night and he was able that Grappelli was on a par with Joe Venuti, the years later by Les Brown’s orchestra in a rather with this interpretation being quite loving. Tracks 8-13: Stephane Grappelli, violin; Django Django Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, Eugene to recover by himself. Reinhardt spent all his pacesetting jazz violinist. explosive arrangement. In contrast, Django’s On 30 June 1939, Django Reinhardt Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, Pierre Feret, Vées, guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass time relearning the guitar, figuring out how to This compilation has the most rewarding rendition is lyrical, at least until the tempo recorded seven selections in several different guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass finger chords with just two fingers and a thumb, recordings by Reinhardt and Grappelli from the doubles for the last chorus. Please Be Kind is settings, five of which are included here. The and developing a completely new style. Around last period of the original Quintet of the Hot associated with Benny Goodman, who recorded Quintet plays the guitarist’s Stockholm which this time he discovered jazz and the joy of Club Of France. Though there had been musical the love song with Martha Tilton’s vocal in early sounds quite modern for the period in its chord Original monochrome photo of Django Reinhardt from Mary Evans Picture Library
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DJANGO REINHARDT magic from the time of the group’s first 1938, but that version is quite straight compared voicings. Grappelli and rhythm guitarist Pierre during the last chorus. Concluding both this Vol.5 recordings in late 1934, after three and a half to Reinhardt’s tour-de-force. Louise is still Feret sit out for a medium-tempo I’ll See You In reissue and the recorded legacy of the classic ‘H. C. Q. Strut’ Original Recordings 1938-1939 years together, the comfort level was so high that owned by the legendary Maurice Chevalier but it My Dreams, which is entirely a showcase for band is H. C. Q. Strut, an original similar to by June 1938 the musicians were constantly is difficult not to enjoy Django’s variations, Reinhardt’s creativity with a trio. On the “Jeepers Creepers” that offers listeners one last Classic recordings by The Quintet of the Hot Club of France challenging each other. The Reinhardt/Grappelli especially when he plays the melody over minor introspective Echoes Of Spain, Django’s chance to hear the Grappelli–Reinhardt musical original Swing From Paris starts off the chords for a half-chorus. For Improvisation, unaccompanied guitar hints at what he could partnership in its early period. By mid-1938, the Quintet of the Hot Club of improvising through the records of Louis programme with an advanced line that almost Reinhardt is heard by himself, mostly playing have accomplished had he chosen to play Shortly after the record date, Django France was not only the top jazz band in Europe Armstrong. sounds like bebop, as does the violinist’s opening chords in a spontaneous piece that holds up well. classical music instead of jazz. The Quintet Reinhardt spontaneously decided to return home but one of the most exciting music groups in the By 1930 Reinhardt was back to playing break. The next six selections were recorded The full Quintet returns for the first of its five returns for a particularly infectious reading of to France while Stephane Grappelli opted to world. Although only fifteen months away from music, and the following year he met Stephane during the Quintet’s late-summer visit to 1939 sessions. The romping Reinhart/Grappelli Noel Coward’s The Younger Generation and remain in England. They would not see each breaking up due to circumstances way beyond Grappelli when they were both hired to play in England. The Flat Foot Floogee had become a piece Hungaria bears more than a passing Reinhardt plays another quiet but sophisticated other or record together again for seven years. their control, guitarist Django Reinhardt and the same orchestra. The violinist was almost big novelty hit when guitarist-singer Slim Gaillard resemblance to “Bye Bye Blues” and features the guitar solo on his Naguine. Both would have many major musical violinist Stephane Grappelli were at the height of exactly two years older (being born 26 January recorded it with bassist Slam Stewart six months band getting hot. Jeepers Creepers is slightly By the time the Quintet of the Hot Club of adventures in their future but they will always be their musical partnership. 1908 in Paris) and a major contrast to Django in earlier. Django and Stephane ignore the novelty more relaxed with Django stretching himself. He France gathered in a London recording studio on most famous for their accomplishments with the Jean Baptiste “Django” Reinhardt was born that he was well schooled, sophisticated and elements and simply swing the tune. Lambeth makes every note count and sounds so effortless 25 August 1939, World War II was under way. Quintet of the Hot Club of France. 23 January 1910 in Liverchies, Belgium. A reliable. However both musicians shared a love Walk was both a walking dance and a charming that it leads to one wondering why no other The Man I Love is quite unusual for the Quintet member of a gypsy family that traveled all over for performing and for swinging jazz. Grappelli melody from the 1937 British musical Me And My guitarist of the period (at least until Charlie since the bulk of this performance has Grappelli Scott Yanow Europe, Reinhardt grew up hearing music had been a professional musician since 1923 and Gal. The co-leaders effectively take turns being Christian emerged later in the year) was on his switching to piano, dueting with Reinhardt – author of eight jazz books including Swing, Jazz On (mostly traditional gypsy melodies) and early on had gained plenty of experience in dance bands the lead voice throughout this delightful level. My Melancholy Baby, long maligned as the before the other members of the group join in Record 1917-76, Classic Jazz and Trumpet Kings took up the banjo. He had a natural musical before meeting up with the gypsy guitarist. performance. No.1 song requested by drunks, is actually a ability, began doubling on guitar, and played In 1933 Reinhardt and Grappelli crossed Both Reinhardt and Grappelli had superior tune as the Quintet shows in swinging Personnel dance and folk music in establishments in France. paths for the second time and a jam session opportunities to lead their own record dates in fashion. The romantic Time On My Hands has But a major tragedy almost finished his career backstage made them notice their special musical the 1930s, usually with groups smaller than the Grappelli caressing the melody and Reinhardt Tracks 1-3: Stephane Grappelli, violin; Django Tracks 14, 17: Stephane Grappelli, violin; before it had started. While he was asleep one chemistry. Soon they were co-leading the all- Quintet. Seven of the guitarist’s selections are on uplifting the tune with his fresh ideas and Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, Eugene Vées, Django Reinhardt, Eugene Vées, Pierre Feret, night in his caravan, a fire erupted and Django string Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France which this set including the next four numbers, three of inspired accompaniment of the violinist. guitars; Roger Grasset, bass guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass was seriously burned, resulting in two of the consisted of Stephane’s violin, Django’s acoustic which have Grappelli accompanying Reinhardt on Django’s Twelfth Night is one of his better Tracks 4-6: Django Reinhardt, guitar; Stephane Track 15: Django Reinhardt, Pierre Feret, fingers on his left hand becoming permanently guitar, two rhythm guitarists and a bassist. It what was his first instrument, the piano. Irving originals and it cooks from start to finish. Tea Grappelli, piano guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass unusable. Doctors in a hospital suggested quickly became obvious to listeners that Berlin’s I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm For Two is a song that would remain in amputating his hand altogether, but luckily some Reinhardt was the world’s best jazz guitarist and would have its most famous recording a few Grappelli’s repertoire for the next six decades Tracks 7, 16, 18: Django Reinhardt, solo guitar Tracks 19-20: Stephane Grappelli, violin, piano; friends snuck him out one night and he was able that Grappelli was on a par with Joe Venuti, the years later by Les Brown’s orchestra in a rather with this interpretation being quite loving. Tracks 8-13: Stephane Grappelli, violin; Django Django Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, Eugene to recover by himself. Reinhardt spent all his pacesetting jazz violinist. explosive arrangement. In contrast, Django’s On 30 June 1939, Django Reinhardt Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, Pierre Feret, Vées, guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass time relearning the guitar, figuring out how to This compilation has the most rewarding rendition is lyrical, at least until the tempo recorded seven selections in several different guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass finger chords with just two fingers and a thumb, recordings by Reinhardt and Grappelli from the doubles for the last chorus. Please Be Kind is settings, five of which are included here. The and developing a completely new style. Around last period of the original Quintet of the Hot associated with Benny Goodman, who recorded Quintet plays the guitarist’s Stockholm which this time he discovered jazz and the joy of Club Of France. Though there had been musical the love song with Martha Tilton’s vocal in early sounds quite modern for the period in its chord Original monochrome photo of Django Reinhardt from Mary Evans Picture Library
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DJANGO REINHARDT magic from the time of the group’s first 1938, but that version is quite straight compared voicings. Grappelli and rhythm guitarist Pierre during the last chorus. Concluding both this Vol.5 recordings in late 1934, after three and a half to Reinhardt’s tour-de-force. Louise is still Feret sit out for a medium-tempo I’ll See You In reissue and the recorded legacy of the classic ‘H. C. Q. Strut’ Original Recordings 1938-1939 years together, the comfort level was so high that owned by the legendary Maurice Chevalier but it My Dreams, which is entirely a showcase for band is H. C. Q. Strut, an original similar to by June 1938 the musicians were constantly is difficult not to enjoy Django’s variations, Reinhardt’s creativity with a trio. On the “Jeepers Creepers” that offers listeners one last Classic recordings by The Quintet of the Hot Club of France challenging each other. The Reinhardt/Grappelli especially when he plays the melody over minor introspective Echoes Of Spain, Django’s chance to hear the Grappelli–Reinhardt musical original Swing From Paris starts off the chords for a half-chorus. For Improvisation, unaccompanied guitar hints at what he could partnership in its early period. By mid-1938, the Quintet of the Hot Club of improvising through the records of Louis programme with an advanced line that almost Reinhardt is heard by himself, mostly playing have accomplished had he chosen to play Shortly after the record date, Django France was not only the top jazz band in Europe Armstrong. sounds like bebop, as does the violinist’s opening chords in a spontaneous piece that holds up well. classical music instead of jazz. The Quintet Reinhardt spontaneously decided to return home but one of the most exciting music groups in the By 1930 Reinhardt was back to playing break. The next six selections were recorded The full Quintet returns for the first of its five returns for a particularly infectious reading of to France while Stephane Grappelli opted to world. Although only fifteen months away from music, and the following year he met Stephane during the Quintet’s late-summer visit to 1939 sessions. The romping Reinhart/Grappelli Noel Coward’s The Younger Generation and remain in England. They would not see each breaking up due to circumstances way beyond Grappelli when they were both hired to play in England. The Flat Foot Floogee had become a piece Hungaria bears more than a passing Reinhardt plays another quiet but sophisticated other or record together again for seven years. their control, guitarist Django Reinhardt and the same orchestra. The violinist was almost big novelty hit when guitarist-singer Slim Gaillard resemblance to “Bye Bye Blues” and features the guitar solo on his Naguine. Both would have many major musical violinist Stephane Grappelli were at the height of exactly two years older (being born 26 January recorded it with bassist Slam Stewart six months band getting hot. Jeepers Creepers is slightly By the time the Quintet of the Hot Club of adventures in their future but they will always be their musical partnership. 1908 in Paris) and a major contrast to Django in earlier. Django and Stephane ignore the novelty more relaxed with Django stretching himself. He France gathered in a London recording studio on most famous for their accomplishments with the Jean Baptiste “Django” Reinhardt was born that he was well schooled, sophisticated and elements and simply swing the tune. Lambeth makes every note count and sounds so effortless 25 August 1939, World War II was under way. Quintet of the Hot Club of France. 23 January 1910 in Liverchies, Belgium. A reliable. However both musicians shared a love Walk was both a walking dance and a charming that it leads to one wondering why no other The Man I Love is quite unusual for the Quintet member of a gypsy family that traveled all over for performing and for swinging jazz. Grappelli melody from the 1937 British musical Me And My guitarist of the period (at least until Charlie since the bulk of this performance has Grappelli Scott Yanow Europe, Reinhardt grew up hearing music had been a professional musician since 1923 and Gal. The co-leaders effectively take turns being Christian emerged later in the year) was on his switching to piano, dueting with Reinhardt – author of eight jazz books including Swing, Jazz On (mostly traditional gypsy melodies) and early on had gained plenty of experience in dance bands the lead voice throughout this delightful level. My Melancholy Baby, long maligned as the before the other members of the group join in Record 1917-76, Classic Jazz and Trumpet Kings took up the banjo. He had a natural musical before meeting up with the gypsy guitarist. performance. No.1 song requested by drunks, is actually a ability, began doubling on guitar, and played In 1933 Reinhardt and Grappelli crossed Both Reinhardt and Grappelli had superior tune as the Quintet shows in swinging Personnel dance and folk music in establishments in France. paths for the second time and a jam session opportunities to lead their own record dates in fashion. The romantic Time On My Hands has But a major tragedy almost finished his career backstage made them notice their special musical the 1930s, usually with groups smaller than the Grappelli caressing the melody and Reinhardt Tracks 1-3: Stephane Grappelli, violin; Django Tracks 14, 17: Stephane Grappelli, violin; before it had started. While he was asleep one chemistry. Soon they were co-leading the all- Quintet. Seven of the guitarist’s selections are on uplifting the tune with his fresh ideas and Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, Eugene Vées, Django Reinhardt, Eugene Vées, Pierre Feret, night in his caravan, a fire erupted and Django string Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France which this set including the next four numbers, three of inspired accompaniment of the violinist. guitars; Roger Grasset, bass guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass was seriously burned, resulting in two of the consisted of Stephane’s violin, Django’s acoustic which have Grappelli accompanying Reinhardt on Django’s Twelfth Night is one of his better Tracks 4-6: Django Reinhardt, guitar; Stephane Track 15: Django Reinhardt, Pierre Feret, fingers on his left hand becoming permanently guitar, two rhythm guitarists and a bassist. It what was his first instrument, the piano. Irving originals and it cooks from start to finish. Tea Grappelli, piano guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass unusable. Doctors in a hospital suggested quickly became obvious to listeners that Berlin’s I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm For Two is a song that would remain in amputating his hand altogether, but luckily some Reinhardt was the world’s best jazz guitarist and would have its most famous recording a few Grappelli’s repertoire for the next six decades Tracks 7, 16, 18: Django Reinhardt, solo guitar Tracks 19-20: Stephane Grappelli, violin, piano; friends snuck him out one night and he was able that Grappelli was on a par with Joe Venuti, the years later by Les Brown’s orchestra in a rather with this interpretation being quite loving. Tracks 8-13: Stephane Grappelli, violin; Django Django Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, Eugene to recover by himself. Reinhardt spent all his pacesetting jazz violinist. explosive arrangement. In contrast, Django’s On 30 June 1939, Django Reinhardt Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, Pierre Feret, Vées, guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass time relearning the guitar, figuring out how to This compilation has the most rewarding rendition is lyrical, at least until the tempo recorded seven selections in several different guitars; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass finger chords with just two fingers and a thumb, recordings by Reinhardt and Grappelli from the doubles for the last chorus. Please Be Kind is settings, five of which are included here. The and developing a completely new style. Around last period of the original Quintet of the Hot associated with Benny Goodman, who recorded Quintet plays the guitarist’s Stockholm which this time he discovered jazz and the joy of Club Of France. Though there had been musical the love song with Martha Tilton’s vocal in early sounds quite modern for the period in its chord Original monochrome photo of Django Reinhardt from Mary Evans Picture Library
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1. Swing From Paris 2:31 8. Hungaria 2:46 15. I’ll See You In My Dreams 2:34 18. Naguine 2:31 (Django Reinhardt–Stephane Grappelli) (Django Reinhardt–Stephane Grappelli) (Isham Jones–Gus Kahn) (Django Reinhardt) Quintette du Hot Club de France Quintette du Hot Club de France Django Reinhardt, Pierre Feret & Emmanuel Django Reinhardt Decca F 6899, mx 4210 hpp Decca F 7198, mx 4967 1/2 hp Soudieux Swing 65, mx OPG 1725-1 Recorded 14 June 1938, Paris Recorded 21 March 1939, Paris Swing 211, mx OPG 1721-1 Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 2. The Flat Foot Floogee 2:58 9. Jeepers Creepers 3:13 Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 19. The Man I love 3:13 (Slim Gaillard–Slam Stewart–Bud Green) (Harry Warren–Johnny Mercer) 16. Echoes of Spain 3:10 (George & Ira Gershwin) Quintette du Hot Club de France Quintette du Hot Club de France (Django Reinhardt) Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6776, mx DR 2878-1 Decca F 7027, mx 4968 hp Django Reinhardt Decca F 7390, mx DR 3864-1 Recorded 30 August 1938, London Recoreded 21 March 1939, Paris Swing 65, mx OPG 1722-1 Recorded 25 August 1939, London 3. Lambeth Walk 2:48 10. My Melancholy Baby 3:23 Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 20. H. C. Q. Strut 3:01 (Noel Gay–Douglas Furber) (Ernie Burnett–George A. Norton) 17. The Younger Generation 2:27 (Django Reinhardt–Stephane Grappelli) Quintette du Hot Club de France Quintette du Hot Club de France (Noel Coward) Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6776, mx DR 2879-1 Decca 23621, mx 4973 hpp Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 7390, mx DR 3862-2 Recorded 30 August 1938, London Recorded 22 March 1939, Paris Swing 77, mx OPG 1720-1 Recorded 25 August 1939, London Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 4. I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm 2:33 11. Time On My Hands 2:41 Transfers & Production: David Lennick (Irving Berlin) (Vincent Youmans–H. Adamson–M. Gordon) Digital Noise Reduction: Graham Newton Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6935, mx DR 2903-1 Decca F 7100, mx 4974 1/2 hpp Recorded 1 September 1938, London Recorded 22 March 1939, Paris 5. Please Be Kind 2:47 12. Twelfth Year 2:38 Also available in the Naxos Jazz Legends series ... (Sammy Cahn–S. Chaplin) (Django Reinhardt) Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6828, mx DR 2904-1 Decca F 7133, mx 4975 hpp Recorded 1 September 1938, London Recorded 22 March 1939, Paris 6. Louise 2:39 13. Tea For Two 3:13 (Leo Robin–Richard A. Whiting) (Vincent Youmans–Irving Caesar) Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6828, mx DR 2907-1 Decca F 7568, mx 5082 hpp Recorded 10 September 1938, London Recorded 17 May 1939, Paris 7. Improvisation 2:43 14. Stockholm 2:51 (Django Reinhardt) (Django Reinhardt) Django Reinhardt Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6935, mx DR 2908-1 Swing 128, mx OPG 1719-1 8.120688* 8.120698 8.120705* Recorded 10 September 1938, London Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris * Not available in the USA
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1. Swing From Paris 2:31 8. Hungaria 2:46 15. I’ll See You In My Dreams 2:34 18. Naguine 2:31 (Django Reinhardt–Stephane Grappelli) (Django Reinhardt–Stephane Grappelli) (Isham Jones–Gus Kahn) (Django Reinhardt) Quintette du Hot Club de France Quintette du Hot Club de France Django Reinhardt, Pierre Feret & Emmanuel Django Reinhardt Decca F 6899, mx 4210 hpp Decca F 7198, mx 4967 1/2 hp Soudieux Swing 65, mx OPG 1725-1 Recorded 14 June 1938, Paris Recorded 21 March 1939, Paris Swing 211, mx OPG 1721-1 Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 2. The Flat Foot Floogee 2:58 9. Jeepers Creepers 3:13 Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 19. The Man I love 3:13 (Slim Gaillard–Slam Stewart–Bud Green) (Harry Warren–Johnny Mercer) 16. Echoes of Spain 3:10 (George & Ira Gershwin) Quintette du Hot Club de France Quintette du Hot Club de France (Django Reinhardt) Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6776, mx DR 2878-1 Decca F 7027, mx 4968 hp Django Reinhardt Decca F 7390, mx DR 3864-1 Recorded 30 August 1938, London Recoreded 21 March 1939, Paris Swing 65, mx OPG 1722-1 Recorded 25 August 1939, London 3. Lambeth Walk 2:48 10. My Melancholy Baby 3:23 Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 20. H. C. Q. Strut 3:01 (Noel Gay–Douglas Furber) (Ernie Burnett–George A. Norton) 17. The Younger Generation 2:27 (Django Reinhardt–Stephane Grappelli) Quintette du Hot Club de France Quintette du Hot Club de France (Noel Coward) Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6776, mx DR 2879-1 Decca 23621, mx 4973 hpp Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 7390, mx DR 3862-2 Recorded 30 August 1938, London Recorded 22 March 1939, Paris Swing 77, mx OPG 1720-1 Recorded 25 August 1939, London Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris 4. I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm 2:33 11. Time On My Hands 2:41 Transfers & Production: David Lennick (Irving Berlin) (Vincent Youmans–H. Adamson–M. Gordon) Digital Noise Reduction: Graham Newton Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6935, mx DR 2903-1 Decca F 7100, mx 4974 1/2 hpp Recorded 1 September 1938, London Recorded 22 March 1939, Paris 5. Please Be Kind 2:47 12. Twelfth Year 2:38 Also available in the Naxos Jazz Legends series ... (Sammy Cahn–S. Chaplin) (Django Reinhardt) Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6828, mx DR 2904-1 Decca F 7133, mx 4975 hpp Recorded 1 September 1938, London Recorded 22 March 1939, Paris 6. Louise 2:39 13. Tea For Two 3:13 (Leo Robin–Richard A. Whiting) (Vincent Youmans–Irving Caesar) Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6828, mx DR 2907-1 Decca F 7568, mx 5082 hpp Recorded 10 September 1938, London Recorded 17 May 1939, Paris 7. Improvisation 2:43 14. Stockholm 2:51 (Django Reinhardt) (Django Reinhardt) Django Reinhardt Quintette du Hot Club de France Decca F 6935, mx DR 2908-1 Swing 128, mx OPG 1719-1 8.120688* 8.120698 8.120705* Recorded 10 September 1938, London Recorded 30 June 1939, Paris * Not available in the USA
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