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Djangology

Django Reinhardt · 2005

73 min · 23 tracks · bebop · Gypsy jazz · Romani music

A vibrant tapestry of gypsy jazz blending Django Reinhardt's virtuosic guitar with lush orchestral arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied tempos
  • vibrant energy for social gatherings
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • playful improvisations and surprises
  • cathartic moments of musical flair

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, repetitive structures
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Djangology' is a posthumous compilation celebrating the enduring legacy of Django Reinhardt, who originally rose to fame in the 1930s. This album showcases his signature style and compositions, bringing together classic tracks that highlight his innovative approach to jazz guitar. At this time, Reinhardt's influence was being rediscovered by new generations, solidifying his status within the pantheon of jazz greats.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Saw Stars 3:30
  • 2 After You've Gone 3:00
  • 3 Heavy Artillery (Artillerie lourde) 3:40
  • 4 Beyond the Sea (La mer) 4:16
  • 5 Minor Swing 2:37
  • 6 Menilmontant 3:03
  • 7 Brick Top 3:44
  • 8 Swing Guitars 2:54
  • 9 All the Things You Are 2:54
  • 10 Daphne 2:26
  • 11 (It's Only a) Paper Moon 2:51
  • 12 Improvisation on Tchaikovsky's Pathetique (Andante) 3:44
  • 13 The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise 2:52
  • 14 Djangology 2:46
  • 15 Où es-tu, mon amour? (Where Are You, My Love?) 3:22
  • 16 Marie 2:54
  • 17 I Surrender, Dear 3:45
  • 18 Hallelujah 3:09
  • 19 Swing 42 2:26
  • 20 I'll Never Be the Same 4:02
  • 21 Honeysuckle Rose 3:59
  • 22 Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?) 3:11
  • 23 I Got Rhythm 2:44

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