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The Gypsy Genius

BBC Radio 3
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In the late 30s,
Django Reinhardt was a regular member of the Quintet of the Hot Club of France, but he also worked and recorded with visiting
American jazz musicians. In the third of six programmes on the legendary guitarist, Max Harrison looks at
Reinhardt's collaborations with saxophonist Coleman Hawkins , trombonist
Dicky Wells , trumpeter
Rex Stewart and arranger Benny Carter.

Contributors

Unknown:
Django Reinhardt
Guitarist:
Max Harrison
Unknown:
Coleman Hawkins
Unknown:
Dicky Wells
Unknown:
Rex Stewart
Unknown:
Benny Carter.
Source: Radio Times

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