1942-1943

• Artist: Django Reinhardt
• Rating:
• Release Date: March 25, 1997
• Total Time: 56:33
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Jazz

Review

This is Django Reinhardt during the war years, without the services of perennial partner Stephane Grappelli and leading a large band in Paris (Grappelli would return for stretches after the war). Even sans his friend's simpatico violin, Reinhardt is still impressive on these 21 quality sides, picking nicely throughout. Heavy on his own material, set highlights include a two-part "Improvisation No. 3," "Belleville," and "Douce Ambiance." The sound remains anchored in Reinhardt's earlier Hot Club days of the late '30s, touched by a bluesier-than-normal strain and some hardened swing. A nice bet for dedicated listeners. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Eclats de Cuivres	Stan Brenders	Django Reinhardt	(3:00)
Django Rag	Django Reinhardt, Stan Brenders	Django Reinhardt	(2:32)
Dynamisme	Arthur Saguet	Django Reinhardt	(2:41)
Tons d'ébène	Jack Demany	Django Reinhardt	(2:50)
Chez Moi À Six Heures	Paul Misraki	Django Reinhardt	(2:40)
Douce Ambiance	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(2:18)
Manoir de Mes Rêves	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(3:17)
Oui	Alix Combelle, Louis Gasté	Django Reinhardt	(2:07)
Cavalerie	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(2:33)
Fleur d'Ennui	Django Reinhardt, Francis Blanche	Django Reinhardt	(2:31)
Blues Clair	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(3:02)
Improvisation No. 3, Pt. 1	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(3:01)
Improvisation No. 3, Pt. 2	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(2:45)
Belleville	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(2:41)
Oubli	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(2:41)
Zuiderzee Blues	Jack Bulterman	Django Reinhardt	(2:36)
ABC	Fud Candrix	Django Reinhardt	(2:18)
Gaiement	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(2:38)
Mélodie au Crépuscule	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(2:55)
Blues d'Autrefois	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(2:32)
Place de Brouckère	Django Reinhardt	Django Reinhardt	(2:55)

Credits

Bobby Naret (Clarinet), Bobby Naret (Sax (Alto)), Jean Douillez (Violin), Django Reinhardt (Guitar), Stan Brenders (Director), Luc Devroye (Trombone), Charles Hary (Sax (Tenor)), Guy Plum (Sax (Alto)), Michel Warlop (Violin), Raymond Chantrain (Trumpet), Alex Renard (Trumpet), Paulette Izoard (Violin), Sus Vancamp (Trombone), Louis Billen (Clarinet), Andre Luis (Sax (Tenor)), Max Blanc (Clarinet), Jack Demany (Sax (Tenor)), John Ouwerx (Piano), Chas Dolne (Violin), Pierre Fouad (Drums), Paulette Izoird (Violin), Arthur Peeters (Bass), Jim Vanderjeught (Guitar), Fud Candrix (Sax (Tenor)), Emmanuel Soudieux (Bass), Benny Pauwels (Sax (Tenor)), Jos Aerts (Drums), Max Blanc (Sax (Alto)), Raymond Goutard (Violin), Alex Caturegli (Trumpet), Jean Damm (Trombone), Jeff Van Herswingels (Sax (Tenor)), Andre Luis (Clarinet), Maurice Gladieu (Trombone), Fud Candrix (Clarinet), Arthur Saguet (Clarinet), Louis Billen (Sax (Alto)), Pierre Rémy (Trombone), Arthur Saguet (Sax (Baritone)), Gerard Leveque (Clarinet), Benny Pauwels (Clarinet), Guy Plum (Clarinet), Benny Pauwels (Flute), Lou Melon (Trombone), Maurice Giegas (Trombone), Jo Magis (Clarinet), Paul D'Hondt (Trumpet), Robert Mavounzy (Sax (Alto)), Walter Féron (Violin), Jean Storne (Bass), Arthur Saguet (Sax (Tenor)), Anatol Schenker (Liner Notes), Gaston Leonard (Drums), Janot Morales (Trombone), Émile Deltour (Violin), Eugene Vees (Guitar), Jo Magis (Sax (Alto)), Robert Merchez (Sax (Alto))