Epinions Recent Reviews for djangologie

Traveling the Gypsy Road with Romano Drom

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:30:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author djangologie - Romano Drom, or Gypsy (Roma) Road in Romani, offers us a gentle, modern interpretation of traditonal songs and melodies combined with contemporary compositions. Played and sung by Olah Roma from Hungary, Ande Lindri (In Dreams)is a smorgasbord of...

These Guys Can Swing

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 02:07:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author djangologie - I have been listening to Manouche - Gypsy Swing - my entire life. Live, recorded, you name it, I have heard it. Admittedly I am prejudiced... I am also a very hard sell and am extremely critical.I often find studio recordings of this genre to be sterile...

Suites is Sweet

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:56:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author djangologie - Imagine Klezmer//Nota/Roma/Romanian/Bu
lgarian
traditonal tunes played by an enigmatic ensemble led by two violin dueling brothers. Such is Suites (1994) by les Yeux Noirs (The Black Eyes) based in France. Of their 6 albums to date, Suites is the most...

Roma Rock Birdland

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:31:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author djangologie - Live from Birdland. If you like Gypsy Swing, you'll love this CD. It has none of the perfection that studio recordings have. Instead, it has all the wonderful 'once' in a lifetime moments that an ensemble such as this, in a live club setting, creates...

Tchavolo Swings

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:11:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author djangologie - In this 2000 release, the master of Manouche offers an even yet eclectic selection of songs. Prominent, as always, is the phenomenal fingering and combination of soloing and rhythm at the same time by Schmitt. Of note, Florin Niculescu, the prodigy...

The Ultimate in Gypsy Jazz

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:51:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author djangologie - LOUTCHA :: Tchavolo Schmitt, considered to be one of the greatest guitarists in the Django Reinhardt tradition, is perfection on this 2005 release. The 14 tracks run the gamut - from 1930's le Jazz Hot swing numbers to the more quirky Paris Musette...

Beethoven's Five Piano Concertos : Rich and Rewarding

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 02:09:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author djangologie - Glorious! As an obsessive audiophile with a reverence for Beethoven, one of the most troubling aspects was a lack of consistency when drifting from one Concerto to another. When presented with a complete collection by a masterful artist (at a most...

Citizens is a Revolution in Story Telling

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:27:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author djangologie - Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution, by Simon Schama, is not a book. It is a Journee not dissimilar to the days of struggle that Parisians undertook on the road to Revolution. One must love the French Revolution to attempt this massive...

Euro-Pro EP8001 Steam Generator Iron

Tue, 9 Nov 2004 20:38:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author djangologie - I was a Theatrical Costumer and have used professional dry-cleaning equipment for many years. THIS IS THE BEST personal use iron I have ever owned. Fast, excellent steam, excellent results... cuts ironing time dramatically, and it is very reliable. I...