Pearl Django, as their name suggests, follow the Django Reinhardt Hot Club of Paris Gypsy Jazz style. The music is great. Smooth, plenty of technique and melodic. Modern recording techniques mean that this group is likely to appeal more than some...more.
This is the album to get if you'ew only getting one. I got this one and Swing 48.I originally heard this group on the radio, KKJZ out of Los Angeles. Check out their online stream of jazz: www.kkjz...more.
This is an astounding recording. Unlike typical acoustic swing outfits, that often come from more of a bluegrass perspective, Pearl Django's music is acoustic swing that finds its roots squarely in the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephen Grappelli.Guitar...more.
I too heard about Pearl Django in the NPR story. This CD is a MUST have. You will not be disappointed. I play it over and over and over again and never tire of it. Swing 45 is my favorite. I...more.
With their eighth release, Pearl Django is broadening their musical horizons. The new CD features three guest artists and some exceptional new compositions by members of the group. The wonderful French guitarist from Paris, Patrick Saussois, joins Pearl Django on three...more.