Join Django and his band of musicians on an adventure to discover Gypsy Jazz…
CCC would like to invite you on a captivating journey to explore how gypsy jazz began…with our favourite feline friend, Django! In this, the film version of our popular concert, ‘Django’s Journey’, you will join Owen and the award-winning songstress and fiddler, Seonaid Aitken, and her band, Rose Room, for a jazz-pedition like no other.
Django the Cat, (fabulously brought to life by puppeteer Ella Mackay from Nudge Puppets) will tell us all about his travels: from the vibrant colours of India, to the pyramids of Egypt, through the countryside of Eastern Europe and cobbled streets of Spain and France.
Featuring music from Duke Ellington, Chick Corea, and of course, Django Reinhardt himself, this top-tapping film is perfect for 4–12-year-olds and their families and is sure to have everyone (whether they are 4 or 94) up and dancing. Maybe at the end of the film you’ll realise that everybody wants to be a cat…!
‘Django’s Journey’ has been produced with children in mind – whether in the school classroom or at home. If you click on the relevant link below to let us know where you’re watching it, we’ll send you all the information for how to view it.
Watch for FREE
Click the button below to let us know where you’ll be watching ‘Django’s Journey’ and we’ll send you a link to watch the film, and a link to download the resource.
Activity pack
We have created a brand new activity pack designed with families and schools in mind to enhance your watching experience. You can learn more about Django Reinhardt (including some incredible facts!), discover the instruments that are performed in the film, and even find out how to make your very own cat puppet.
Taking inspiration from all of the Music Sparks resources and adding a dash of ‘Jazz Magic’ this FREE, downloadable pack will provide curious minds with imaginative and creative activities to enhance your viewing experience.
To receive the resource, simply sign up to watch the film using the buttons above.
Many thanks to Creative Scotland, The Foyle Foundation and Garfield Weston Foundation for their generous financial support – enabling this project to happen.
Donations
We really hope you enjoy our journey to explore Gypsy Jazz! We are pleased to be able to offer this concert to view for free but if you feel able to make a donation, your support will help us to continue to create concerts and events that reach children and families across the UK for years to come.
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