Blue Reed

Blue Reed pays homage to Gypsy Swing, the music pioneered by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. In that band, acoustic guitar became a lead instrument for the first time in jjazz bands, informed by the brilliance of Django Reinhardt. Old time songs with that 2/4 swing rhythm get a showing as well. Old Rom traditions meld with flamenco and with the American jazz r  ...