Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli - Lady Be Good (1937)

Although Django Reinhardt was famous for his mood swings and volatile temper, his unique guitar work remains beyond reproach and nearly impossible to copy. A fire cost him the use of two of his fingers on his left hand, forcing him to adapt his style to accommodate his handicap. Of course, he would turn this apparent limitation into an asset. Partner Stephane Grappelli was no doubt frustrated by Reinhardt's fiery demeanor and his nearly confrontational rhythmic support. Clearly, however, Grappelli translated this frustration into musical magic-the unlikeliness of the pairing was central to its amazing success.


Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli - Lady be good (1937)

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• 40's

[mmtour]

I've instigated plans to chop off my 3rd and 4th fingers...

[Punorss]

Thats the way to do it!

[theBadmusicpatrol]

nvm damn just wiki'd that shiz he got burned real bad.

[theBadmusicpatrol]

how exactly does one loose two fingers in a fire?

[corygrossman1]

@heinbanjo12 - thanks! that information is exactly why I looked up this video!

[MrEifelslider]

WOW......in 1937 my parents were born

[MrEifelslider]

WOW

[hmmm56]

Thanks for posting, never heard of Michel Warlop before, too bad he left the stage so young

[slobomotion]

I really appreciate the comments on here. Too many people put up videos which are okay but I appreciate the commentary. I just went to Django's family's place again yesterday and have a new vid up. I think the great grandson and a grandson of Campion were playing, but that is a guess. Anyway, that was a wonderful performance, and the vid is up and edited on SLOBOMOTION and I have a few more vids up already. This is the only original form of jazz which is not black or American.