Django Reinhardt: Next Steps

Django Reinhardt: Next Steps

As Reinhardt's reputation bloomed, his engagement with American swing deepened, especially when he played tunes by Fats Waller. His solo on “Ain't Misbehavin'” shows his ability to riff over the composer's chord changes, while his performance of “Honeysuckle Rose” displays an affinity for Waller's vibrato-laden vocals. It wasn't all Americana though—brisk cuts like “Younger Generation” still have the spirit of Paris.