Dive into the captivating world of Django Reinhardt with "Djangology," a swing music album released on May 9, 2001, under the Naxos label. This collection is a vibrant showcase of Reinhardt's mastery across various genres, including jazz, French jazz, ragtime, and big band, all within a concise 53-minute duration.
The album opens with "Ultrafox," setting the stage for a lively journey through classic tracks like "Djangology," "Avalon," and "Chasing Shadows." Reinhardt's virtuosity shines in pieces such as "Girl Crazy: I Got Rhythm" and "Tiger Rag," while his ability to evoke deep emotion is evident in slower numbers like "Moonglow" and "Dinah."
"Djangology" also features some of Reinhardt's iconic interpretations of standards, including "St. Louis Blues," "Some of These Days," and "It Don't Mean a Thing." The album concludes with "Clouds," leaving the listener with a sense of Reinhardt's timeless artistry.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Django Reinhardt or new to his music, "Djangology" offers a rich and engaging exploration of his diverse repertoire.
Tracks
UltrafoxStéphane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
DjangologyStéphane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
AvalonAl Jolson, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
Chasing ShadowsAbner Silver, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
Swanee RiverStephen Foster, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
Blue DragJoe Myrow, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
Girl Crazy: I Got RhythmGeorge Gershwin, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
Moonglowna Not Applicable, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
DinahHarry Akst, Joe Young, Sam M. Lewis, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
Tiger RagLarry Shields, Eddie Edwards, Henry Ragas, Nick LaRocca, Larry Sbarbaro, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
Confessin': I'm Confessin'Doc Daugherty, Ellis Reynolds, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
China BoyDick Winfree, Phil Boutelje, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
St. Louis BluesW.C. Handy, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
Some of These DaysShelton Brooks, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
I've Found a New BabyClarence Williams, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
Limehouse BluesPhillip Braham, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
CloudsWalter Donaldson, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
It Don't Mean a ThingDuke Ellington, Django Reinhardt, Quintette du Hot Club de France
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