He got his start in music by playing in cafes and on the streets of Paris. He soon became a sought-after performer, known for his unique style of playing jazz guitar. Despite suffering from a fire accident that left him with limited use of two fingers on his left hand, he continued to develop his playing style and became one of the most influential jazz guitarists of all time.
How do Django Reinhardt fans celebrate his birthday?
Berkeley: Jan 20-23, 2023
Join The Freight to celebrate the life and music of Django Reinhardt with three days of shows and workshops. Festival Artistic Director Paul Mehling and The Freight’s Artistic Director Peter Williams have assembled an all-star, international lineup of musicians. All shows, workshops & the film screening take place at Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley
Buffalo, NY – Jan 19, 2023
Join us as we fondly remember and celebrate the life and music of Django Reinhardt. One of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. A jazz guitar virtuoso who relearned how to play after suffering severe injuries to his hand and body. Django wrote over 100 songs in his career and left an entire genre of music in his wake. Come and hear Buffalo pay tribute to one of the most inspiring guitarists ever to live!
Performers include: The French ConéXion, The Hot Club Of Buffalo, Carina & The Six String Preacher, The Paper Roses.
The Cave, 71 Military Road Buffalo NY 14207
Asheville, NC – Jan 21, 2023
13th Annual Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration at The Grey Eagle Music Hall & Taqueria. 13th Annual Django Reinhardt Birthday
Seattle, WA – Jan 28, 2023
Hot Club Swing musicians from around Puget Sound are coming together to celebrate Django Reinhardt’s 113th birthday at the Royal Room! The concert will feature two bands, The Hot Tub of France and Ranger and the ‘Re-Arrangers’, plus other musicians will make guest appearances.
Django Reinhardt shares a birthday with Jazz Musicians:
- Andre Howard
- Benny Waters
- Bobby Lewis
- Bram Stadhouders
- Christopher Icasiano
- Curtis Counce
- Dave Black
- David Radolovic
- Dawan Muhammad
- Dr. Mark Lomax, II
- Fabio Torres
- Francesco Angiuli
- Gary Burton
- George Evans
- Heather Moran
- Jeff Marx
- Joanna Vegas
- Joe Pandur
- Kevin Brady
- Kristina Barta
- Malcolm Cobb
- Marc Nelson
- Marty Paich
- Michael Conklin
- Michel Warlop
- Mike Thornton
- Nate Sutton
- Nicholas Barnhard
- Nicholas Bridgman
- Nigel Portass
- Reggie Calloway
- Rene Laanen
- Richard Best
- Rocco Ventrella
- Teriver Cheung
- Tony Crisos
- Vince Martin