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Original re-readings both instrumental and sung of the greatest themes and compositions of Django Reinhardt by a collective of artists.On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the death of Django Reinhardt, Label Ouest offers an exceptional and unprecedented tribute to the inventor of gypsy jazz and the master of the guitar, bringing together in particular:- Philip Catherine, a living legend of European jazz guitar, ex-partner of Charles Mingus, Stéphane Grappelli and Chet Baker)- David Reinhardt, Lévis Reinhardt, Simba Baumgartner and Noé Reinhardt, descendants of Django- Antoine Boyer, Adrien Moignard, Samuelito & Gwen Cahue, four of today's most brilliant guitarists as well as a host of artists from all walks of life (song, jazz or world music) who have come to pay homage to Django.The repertoire covers all periods of the guitarist's career, from his youthful waltzes (Choti) to his most modern themes (Flèche d'Or, Anouman), passing through the swing period (Coucou), his instrumental or orchestral attempts the most ambitious (Rythme Futur, Nymphéas) and it's great melodies that have become standards (Nuages, Troublant Boléro). Instrumental or sung (with the participation of Caloé and Louise Perret), the original rereadings proposed by the artists underline the current and timeless character of the music of the brilliant Manouche.With: Philip Catherine, Adrien Moignard, Antoine Boyer, David Reinhardt, Levis Reinhardt, Noé Reinhardt, Simba Baumgartner, Samy Daussat, Samuelito, Gwen Cahue, Baptiste Bailly, Gerardo Jerez Le Cam, Cordeone, Kristel Adams, Caloé, Louise Perret, David Gastine Quartet, Off swing quintet, Lagrimas Azules, Simon Mary, Krystal Mundi