This book is part biography and part teaching guide. It details the accident in which Django Reinhardt lost the full use of his left hand and provides in-depth analysis of his technique, tone, and harmonic approach. The accompanying CD includes 8 of Reinhardt's classic original recordings as well as newly recorded backing tracks without lead guitar for perfect practice sessions. Django Reinhardt allows guitarists to get closer than ever to the bewitching, addictive, and at times bewildering technique of this guitar great.

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