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'LA GITANE'

As recorded by by Paul 'Tchan Chou,' Vid

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Performance Notes
I used two versions of the piece for my transcription. I used 'Tchan Chou's,' and Angelo Debarre's recordings. ['Gypsy Guitars,' CD by
DeBarre, and the self-named Tchan Chou CD]. Check out the recordings to hear the variations in rhythm, etc. This piece is one of the most
famous of the Gypsy Jazz guitar Waltzes, a beautifull show piece. I recorded it with my band on 'Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.'
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