Djangology Question

Bill Barnes

I can't figure out and the liner notes don't indicate what guitar Django used in the 1949 session recorded in Italy, released on RCA. All that Frank Vignola mentioned was that he had "returned to the acoustic guitar" for this session. The cover shows what appears to be a Gibson archtop. Anybody? It's driving me to distraction... :roll: :roll:

BluesBop Harry

Hi Bill,
I think he used a Selmer, it might have been a different one, not the #503 but I'm not sure.
I love those Rome sessions, those were the first recording I heard of him...

djangology

maybe its the one Les Paul has? ;-)

Adelaarvaren

I just got this last week - I had avoided anything post-war from him, as I really like the traditional line up, but this one is really great! The recording quality is SO much better, I can actually listen to it in the car while driving. The "Heavy Artillery" on there is amazing

BluesBop Harry

His solo on "Ou es-tu mon amour?" can actually bring me to tears sometimes... such beauty!

Bill Barnes

I agree with Adelaarvaren and BBHarry- stunning, timeless beauty. I almost didn't get this album, due to nitpicking from some critics who said the Italian rhythm section wasn't up to Django's standards. What were they thinking? The old tension and fire between Stephane and Django was back, but with a certain tempered maturity. The group has an almost contemporary feel and Django's ideas flow with inspired confidence. Comparing the Djangology version of Minor Swing to the 1937 Quintette version, at first you may miss the solid pompe foundation which drives the solos; but Django's lines fly with authority and freedom behind the looser, bebopish piano trio. I love both versions. Critics be damned!