Maurice Chaumel

Chaumel, the chanteur (singer) who collaborated with Django Reinhardt, played a significant role in the early recordings of the legendary guitarist. In 1928, Django accompanied Chaumel on banjo for a few songs while performing with Maurice Alexander’s band.

These recordings hold special significance for Django as he later referred to them as his first recorded works. However, the actual timeline suggests that these sessions likely followed Django’s earlier recordings with Vaissade. These collaborations with Chaumel provide a valuable glimpse into Django Reinhardt’s early musical journey and highlight his talent even in the early stages of his career.