The term Gypsy Jazz (or Jazz manouche) is synonymous with guitarist legend Django Reinhardt (1910-53). Django was foremost among a group of Gypsy guitarists working in and around Paris in the 1930s-1950s. His genius for combining a dark, chromatic Gypsy flavor with driving rhythms, moments of guitar virtuoso and the swing feel of the period led to him pioneering a whole new branch of music. Reinhardt's most famous group, the Quintette du Hot Club de France, also brought fame to jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli.
His approach continues to form the basis for contemporary Gypsy jazz guitar. Detor has it's own take on gypsy jazz but is very much inspired by the genius of Django Reinhardt. Here's a taster:
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