"Sco' Django" - Robin Nolan - Iceland, 2008 - Gypsy Jazz Guitar

[Stackabones]

Your versions of the gypsy jazz standards have the sound of the classic hot jazz era but with some bebop inflections (kinda like what I'd imagine late period Django was going for). Sco'Django sounds a bit post-bop to me; the harmonies are wilder and the lines have more angles. When put next to the swing era stuff, even with your boppisms, it sounds a bit out of place. On it's own, I think it's a brilliant juxtaposition and homage to Scofield and Django.

[keary18]

This is great! It's not your standard jazz or gypsy jazz tune - but not every piece of music can or should be.

Robin is stretching the boundaries much like Stravinsky did at the turn of the early 20th century - IF we're all going to hold him to being only a Django style player. Artists of his calibre have to keep searching for a new voice.

There is music by Django that was considered too avant garde; just listen to Rhythm Futur, Stockholm or his improvisations.

Great work Robin!

[bfmv24]

I thought it was awful the attraction to gypsy jazz to me is it's melodic content, great songs, with great melodies, beautifully played. That sounded to me like jazz not gypsy jazz and it shouldn't be called so.

[ojsefg]

Man,this is on the edge. I absolutely loved it, I hope collaborations like this will happen more often with you guys. Cheers

[9oh21oh]

better than scofield

[9oh21oh]

awesome- more gypsy jazz like this, please

[Chrisje10]

It's a little experimental for my ears but  I'll listen and watch you play if you do it with the love and passion as I've seen ev'ry time I saw you on stage. Because that's what makes it beautiful ev'ry time!

[gadjoboy]

i first heard this when robin was working it up 2 years ago at djangofest northwest....i still love it.....

[belfastgypsy1]

Its cool I think-its written wit Schofield in mind apparantly and its progressive certainly.. we can't play Dinah for the rest of our lives I suppose! Great stuff as always

[dcatxusa]

I didn't care for it. Too wild for me. Musicianship was undoubtedly excellent, but it didn't move or interest me, so what's the point. Give me "Song for Carolyn" any day!