Library's review
The true story of Django Reinhart. Born in a “gypsy,” or Roma, encampment in 1910 Belgium, Django overcame many obstacles, including debilitating burns from a re, to become one of the world’s greatest jazz guitarists
Publication
Square Fish (2009), Edition: First Ed 1st Printing This Edition, 32 pages
Description
Born into a traveling gypsy family, young Django Reinhardt taught himself guitar at an early age. He was soon acclaimed as the "Gypsy Genius" and "Prodigy Boy," but one day his world changed completely when a fire claimed the use of his fretting hand. Folks said Django would never play again, but with passion and perseverance he was soon setting the world's concert stages ablaze.
Awards
Audie Award (Finalist — 2012)
Schneider Family Book Award (Winner — 2010)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
32
Physical description
32 p.; 10.35 x 10.34 inches
ISBN
1596434228 / 9781596434226
DDC/MDS
| 787.87 |