Django's Sojourns & Itineraries in the UK
1934 - 1948

Django's UK Itinerary 1934 
 

- Aged 24
 

A three week gig in April 33 at the "Monseigneur Club" in Piccadilly accompanying Jean Sablon. Sablon used the traditional French cabaret chanson into his own individual sound. In his time was often referred to as the “French Crosby”. Was also a lyricist and composer of songs. One of his well known songs was “Sur Le Pont D’Avignon from 1939.

Although the "Melody Maker" reviewer thought Sablon was good, he felt the accompanying group, which also included clarinet/saxophonist Andre Ekyan, was a waste of time. Sablon is credited with arranging Reinhardt's debut in a fashionable cabaret in 1933.

Django possibly made his first radio broadcast during this visit.

Sablon with Django, Grapelli and Andre Ekyan Orchestra 16/01/34
Sablon & Django
 

Roy Fox Band at the Monsiegneur Club London  with Al Bowly on Rhythm Guitar - A Selmer Maccaferri was it an Eddie Freeman - No.

Al Bowly and Grande Bouche selmer Maccaferri at the Monsiegneur