Which American jazz musician did Django record with in France?
Benny Carter
Charlie Parker
Dizzy Gillespie
Thelonious Monk
Answer
Benny Carter was an American jazz musician who played the saxophone and clarinet. He recorded with Django Reinhardt in France in 1934. The two musicians played together on several tracks, including "I Found a New Baby" and "Honeysuckle Rose". The recordings were well-received by critics and fans alike, and helped to cement Django's reputation as one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time.
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