Lo-Fi audiophile sound. In 1954, the English HMV released a series of records with Django remastered, all of them were somewhat sluggish, but the atmosphere of the 1930s was conveyed quite well on them, the sound remained soft and expressive.
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Django Reinhardt, 1951 Dial LP Rip
Studio Dial is primarily famous for its magnificent recordings of Charlie Parker, Django recorded on it in 1943 and 1947, some of these recordings are presented here.
Django Reinhardt, 1967 French HMV LP rip
An example of a French remastering from 1967. Made not bad, but somewhat worse than the ACL’ job, the bottom is excessively clipped. The drive of Django and Grappelli is well conveyed, the clarity of the sound for swing is quite sufficient. Django performed the wonderful “I’LL See You In My Dreams” in a trio with Emmanuel Soudieux (double bass) and Pierre Ferret (rhythm guitar).
Django Reinhardt – Stephanie Grappelly, 1964 ACL LP rip
Remastered by Ace of Clubs from the 1938 Decca shellac originals (except Liza 1946 and H. C. Q. Strut 1939). For 1964, the remastering is very decent. The golden period of Django and Grappelli, the very hot juice.
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