Django (Michel Legrand)

Michel Legrand · 1958 · Hommage de John Lewis à Django, relu par Legrand

Context

John Lewis's theme is among the titles selected for Legrand Jazz (1958). Legrand dresses it in an orchestration for trumpet and trombone sections.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Modern big bands, French jazz. Among the origins and influences of Modern big bands: Swing, big bands, Third stream.

By the same artist

• Jitterbug Waltz (1958)
• Wild Man Blues (Michel Legrand) (1958)
• 'Round Midnight (Michel Legrand) (1958)
• Stompin' at the Savoy (Michel Legrand) (1958)
• A Night in Tunisia (Michel Legrand) (1958)
• The Windmills of Your Mind (1968)

Sources

• kcrw.com

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