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‘THE GUITAR STYLE OF DJANGO REINHARDT AND THE GYPSIES’
By Ian Cruickshank


  Tutor/information book including rare and unpublished photos of Django and the leading Gypsy guitarists, plus information about records and books, besides being a course on how to play the style.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


  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

  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’

  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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