For more Stephane Grappelli see his CDs: Live, 1935-1943, 1935-1940, Stephanes Tune 1937-1944, Verve Jazz Masters 11, The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions: Steff and Slam, Live at the Blue Note, and Stéphane Grappelli Trio.

He also appears on the floowing DVDs A Life in the Jazz Century DVD, Live in New Orleans DVD, Live in San Francisco, Live in Warsaw 1991, and First Class.

The video archive is dedicated to Mary Honcoop. She generously shared her large collection of Gypsy videos with nearly anyone who asked. The video archive aims to continue her generosity now that she is gone.

For more Stephane Grappelli see his CDs: Live, 1935-1943, 1935-1940, Stephanes Tune 1937-1944, Verve Jazz Masters 11, The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions: Steff and Slam, Live at the Blue Note, and Stéphane Grappelli Trio. He also appears on the floowing DVDs A Life in the Jazz Century DVD, Live in New Orleans DVD, Live in San Francisco, Live in Warsaw 1991, and First Class.        

The video archive is dedicated to Mary Honcoop. She generously shared her large collection of Gypsy videos with nearly anyone who asked. The video archive aims to continue her generosity now that she is gone.

Raphael Fays has been one of the top Gypsy jazz virtuosos for the past two decades. Born in Paris, he was quickly recognized as a child prodigy. His father Louis Fays accompanied him for many years. Raphael had the misfortune of having much of his career take place during the 70s and 80s. A time when there was little interest in Gypsy jazz. However, his pioneering use of Latin rhythms and modern repertoire influenced the next generation of super stars: Bireli Lagrene, Stochelo Rosenberg, etc.

Raphael Fays has an excellent right hand Gypsy Picking technique. Watch closely. He is one of the few Gypsy guitarists who plays with his hand entirely off the top of the guitar.

To hear more Raphael Fays see: Raphael Fays, In Concert, Swing Guitar, Ballade Manouche and Voyages. For more Fapy Lafertin check out his CDs Fleur Dennui ,Fine and Dandy, Django! A Tribute to Django Reinhardt, Live at the AB, and Hungaria.

Fapy also appears on the Django Legacy DVD.

The video archive is dedicated to Mary Honcoop. She generously shared her large collection of Gypsy videos with nearly anyone who asked. The video archive aims to continue her generosity now that she is gone. The Video Archive is devoted surviving video of Django Reinhardt and other masters of the Gypsy jazz genre. If you enjoy these videos consider making a donation.

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Bireli Lagrene is one of the most accomplished jazz guitarists active today. His career, which started around the age of 10, has included performances with some of the world’s top musicians. He has shared the stage with fusion guitarist Larry Coryell, fretless bass pioneer Jaco Pastorius, and accordion virtuoso Richard Galliano. Biréli is a master of numerous styles including bebop, fusion, and swing. He is also a multi instrumentalist with phenomenal skill on guitar (electric and acoustic), electric bass, and drums.

However, Bireli’s musical roots lie in the music of Django Reinhardt. Like most Sinti children, he was immersed in Django’s music from a very young age. While growing up in the Gypsy camps of the Alsace region of Eastern France, he developed incredible technical and improvisational skill. His talent was quickly recognized, resulting in performances across Europe as a young as age 10.

To learn more about Bireli’s music see his new book: Guitar Project

For more Bireli Lagrene video see his excellent DVDs: Live in Paris, Live a Vienne, Super Guitar Trio and the documentary The Django Legacy.

Also check out Bireli Largene’s CDs: Move, Gypsy Project, Gypsy Project and Freinds, Routes to Django and Bireli Swing ’81 2 CDs, Live at Carnegie Hall – A Tribute to Django Reinhardt 2 CDs, New York Tango, Special Guests, Blue Eyes, Live in Marciac, My Favorite Django, Gipsy Feeling, Zum Trotz, Jimmy, Biréli & Angelo, Broadway Blues and Teresa 2 CDs, Live in Italy and Honestly 2 CDs.

The video archive is dedicated to Mary Honcoop. She generously shared her large collection of Gypsy videos with nearly anyone who asked. The video archive aims to continue her generosity now that she is gone.

The Video Archive is devoted surviving video of Django Reinhardt and other masters of the Gypsy jazz genre. If you enjoy these videos consider making a donation.

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For more Jimmy Rosenberg see his CDs:

Swinging with Vetavo, Angelo, & Jimmy

Django Reinhardt NY Festival: Live at Birdland

Hot Shots

The One and Only

Rose Room

Django’s Tiger

Ola & Jimmy

Live

Trio

Portrait Of

Parisian Honeymoon Suite

Swinging with Jimmy

Gypsy Swing

Wine Soaked Whispers

Reflections of Reinhardt: A Music Sampler

For more video of Jimmy Rosenberg see: Gypsy Jazz Jam DVD

The video archive is dedicated to Mary Honcoop. She generously shared her large collection of Gypsy videos with nearly anyone who asked. The video archive aims to continue her generosity now that she is gone.

The Video Archive is devoted surviving video of Django Reinhardt and other masters of the Gypsy jazz genre. If you enjoy these videos consider making a donation.

To view this video you need Windows Media Player software. Download for free here: Windows Media Player