Django Reinhardt
Jazz guitar legend
ποΈJanuary 23, 1910 - May 16, 1953
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πBiography
Django Reinhardt was a Belgian-born Romani-French jazz guitarist and composer. He was one of the first major jazz talents to emerge in Europe and remains one of the most significant guitarists in history, despite having two disabled fingers.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Created Gypsy Jazz
- β¦Founded Quintette du Hot Club de France
- β¦Pioneer of jazz guitar
π¬Famous Quotes
"Jazz is not what you hear, it is what you feel.
"I play more notes with two fingers than most people do with ten.
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