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Musical Genres--Folk, Jazz, Sountracks, More - Identifying a type of music


Expert: Jim Tompkins-MacLaine - 1/30/2009

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Hello,

I am trying to figure out the type or genre of music playing on a section of the Ralph Lauren website: http://stores.ralphlauren.com/promo/prc_fa07m2m.asp?ab=int_082107_M2M_Learn_More

Do you know the what genre of music this is?

I'm sorry if I asked this question in the wrong category.

Answer
Marc,

You're in the right category. This is definitely jazz. It IS however, a small jazz combo consisting only of clarinet, guitar, bass and drums.  If you like this style, look up the guitarist Django Rheinhardt. Woody Allen wrote and directed a great movie about his life starring Sean Penn and Samantha Morton called "Sweet and Low Down." VERY interesting. Also, this style is also used by jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli. Look him up too!

Good luck!

Jim

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