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‘THE GUITAR
STYLE OF DJANGO REINHARDT AND THE GYPSIES’
By Ian Cruickshank
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Tutor/information
book including rare and unpublished photos of Django and the leading
Gypsy guitarists, plus information about records and books, besides
being a course on how to play the style. No music-reading ability
required. £12 inc. p&p |
‘GETTING STARTED WITH JAZZ
GUITAR’ (tutor)
by Ian Cruickshank
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65 Pages, A4
size. An alternative approach to playing jazz guitar designed for
rock, folk and classical guitarists and others who find most books
on the subject baffling or even boring! The result of many years of
teaching and practical experience, this book simplifies the jazz language
and is a goldmine of tips and information. £12 inc.p&p |
‘THE A
to Z OF DJANGO’ (book)
by Ian Cruickshank
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An alphabetical
overview of people, places, influences and events in the life of the
legendary Gypsy guitarist, Django Reinhardt. Includes little-known
nuggets of information, and valuable new insights into some of the
more widely-known facts. This is not a dry, exhaustive list, but a
lively, personal snapshot of key factors that had a major bearing
on Django’s music and thought. With a beautiful cover illustration
by artist/guitarist/composer, Paul Chester, and ‘Gypsy Flame’
– a wonderful collage of portraits also by Paul, this handy
little book can be read from cover to cover, used as a reference,
or simply dipped into with delight by any committed fan or newcomer
to Django’s music.
75 pages A5 format £10 inc. p&p |
‘NOTES’
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A random collection,
by jazz guitarist and author, Ian Cruickshank, of thought-provoking
observations, hilarious situations real and imagined, bizarre gigs
and extraordinary characters. A treasure trove for those who delight
in music and life’s little quirks and ironies. 135 pages A5
format.
£10 inc. p&p

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