January 23, 1910 - May 16, 1953

Born in: Liberchies, Belgium.

Style of Jazz: Gypsy Jazz.

Influences: Eddie Lang, Joe Venuti, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington.

Recommended albums: Djangology, anything by Django really.

Trivia: Django lost the use of his ring and little finger of his left hand in a fire when he was 18, and in conjunction with his other injuries, was thought would never be able to play guitar again. Proving everyone wrong, he patiently re-learnt his craft in a whole new way and had ever since a huge influence inspiring people with his music and his courage.