Birthdate: January 23, 1910
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Liberchies, Belgium
Died: May 16, 1953
Django Reinhardt was a pioneering jazz guitarist and composer from Belgium, known for his significant contributions to European jazz. Alongside violinist Stéphane Grappelli, he co-founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France in 1934, highlighting the guitar as a lead instrument in jazz. Reinhardt collaborated with notable American musicians, recorded extensively in France, and briefly toured the U.S. with Duke Ellington’s orchestra. His compositions, such as “Minor Swing” and “Nuages,” have become standards in gypsy jazz, influencing guitarists worldwide. Django’s legacy is celebrated through annual festivals and biographical works.
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