Django Reinhardt (Da Capo Paperback)

Django Reinhardt: A Life Enchanted by Music This biography is the only full-length study of Django Reinhardt in English, offering an unforgettable portrait of a wild and independent figure. Charles Delaunay, a distinguished French critic who knew Django better than anyone alive, presents a comprehensive picture of his life, including childhood travels in gypsy caravans, a fire that left him with a crippled hand, and his legendary temper and generosity. Django's musical gifts were the basis for his appearance as a character in Jean Cocteau's Les Enfants Terribles. The book also features anecdotes about Django's sensitivity and charm, including how he charmed his way out of a jail sentence by serenading the police officer with his guitar. A comprehensive discography at the back of the book completes Delaunay's picture of this "misrepresented and fantastic creature". Django Reinhardt is a fascinating study of a musician who defied conventions and lived life on his own terms, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire musicians around the world.