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"Passion, expertise, and infectious, irresistible entertainment." - Mojo



Les Djangoliers
Saturday, 5th April
Le Hot Club de Wivenhoe presente
@ Wivenhoe Congregational Church
THE DJANGOLIERS
This four-piece specialise in playing music written and inspired by the late, great Belgian guitarist, Django Reinhardt, drawing inspiration from his wartime lineup.
As well as performing many of Django’s classic arrangements and compositions, such as Nuages, Swing 42, and Manoir Des Mes Rêves, they also incorporate some original compositions in the style now known as Gypsy Jazz.
Simon Hurley & Robert Ford (Guitars) Zak Barrett (Clarinet) Andy Staples (Double Bass)
DJANGO REINHARDT
Better known by his Romani nickname Django, Jean Reinhardt was one of the first major jazz talents to emerge in Europe.
From 1934 until the outbreak of World War II, Django and
violinist Stéphane Grappelli worked together as the principal soloists of their newly formed group, the Quintette du Hot Club de France.
The group became the most accomplished and innovative European jazz outfit of the period and was among the first to play jazz that featured the guitar as a lead instrument.
The loss of two fingers of his left hand after a caravan fire in 1928 did not impair Django's remarkable aptitude for the guitar.
Following Stéphane's decision to remain in the UK for the duration of the Second World War, Django re-formed the quintet and employed clarinettist Hubert Rostaing.
Django also reduced the number of guitars he played to two, utilising his brother, Joseph. Django would later team up once again with Stéphane until his death in 1953.