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Django: Worlds Greatest Guitarist (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Bonnie Christensen Play Audiobook Sample

Django: World's Greatest Guitarist Audiobook (Unabridged)

By: Bonnie Christensen
Django: Worlds Greatest Guitarist (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Bonnie Christensen Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: George Guidall Publisher: Live Oak Media Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:
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From extreme poverty in a gypsy camp, through a debilitating injury, Django Reinhardt overcame tremendous obstacles to become a world-renowned, much beloved, and highly acclaimed jazz guitarist. This production captures the spirit of the man, his music and his inspiring life story.

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"Inspiring story of a remarkable musician who overcame odds that might overwhelm a lesser person, Django Reinhardt. Born to an itinerant gypsy family, he learned at a young age to play musical instruments. When his violinist father abandons him, he experiments with jazz and soon is a sought-after performer. A fire in his caravan causes devastating injury to his hands, but dedicated practice and ingenuity enable him to compensate for his loss, and eventually he is able to perform better than ever. The rhythmic text, evocative of Langston Hughes, echoes the jazz sounds Django creates. The strongly colored oil paintings evoke the smoky gypsy encampment and the lively Parisian jazz clubs. Lexile level 700. Interest level higher."

— Carolynne (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " How cool! A childrens' book about Django Reinhardt! I was totally surprised to see this sitting on the shelf in the library =D "

    — Andrew, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " 2010 Schneider- Young "

    — Brindi, 12/24/2013
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    " Django "

    — Chan, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The book was good for nonfiction. I liked the topic and the way the story was written. It was a little slow for my taste but a good book just the same. I liked how Django did not let anything stop him from doing what he liked to do best. "

    — Rebekah, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Beautiful illustrations alongside poetic text tell the story of the Gypsy/Roma jazz guitarist who played the jazz halls of Paris even after suffering severe burns to his hands. "

    — Nomi, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I keep wishing for companion CD's for these great bio books... "

    — Nancy, 10/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Anyway I'm still standing on my racist mind sorry Mr. Bonnie but person must born free to fight for his freedom. "

    — Dachi, 10/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " music in a book?! "

    — Kristin, 9/11/2013
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    " This book was on the 2010 Schneider Family Book Award list. This book would be good for students 1st-3rd grade. The book has a very rhythmic follow and could be a lot of fun for younger students to really get into. "

    — Annie, 7/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love the illustrations in this verse biographpy of Django Reinhardt. He's someone I hadn't heard of and am glad to have learned about him and his inspirational commitment to making music despite the injury to his hand. "

    — Lisa, 7/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The art is beautiful-I wish I could get prints. "

    — Natalie, 5/18/2013
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    " The text was different, not traditional poetry but lilting and the flow is quick. The sophisticated images are dark colors. "

    — Cheryl/Aradanryl, 12/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this non-fiction picture book biography of famous Guitar player, and I felt that the text had the rhythm of the artist and the flair of his culture. It is an inspiring testament to one man's ability to overcome obstacles and continue making art. "

    — Sarah, 10/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is about a man named Django who was born into extreme poverty but still was the best guitar player ever. "

    — Lindsey, 5/6/2012
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    " Django Reinhardt, the "Gypsy Genius," taught himself guitar at an early age. But just as his career was taking off, he was terribly burned in a fire. Folks said Django would never play again, but with passion and perserverance he was soon setting the world's concert stages ablaze. "

    — W.H., 3/20/2012