Reinhardt, Django. (1910 - 1953) Signed "Festival International du Jazz" ProgramExceedingly rare signed photograph on the inside of a program from the French jazz guitarist and composer who was one of the most influential guitarists of his time. He was the creator of the hot jazz style of guitar playing, created after two of his fingers on his playing hand were paralyzed from a fire. He died in 1951 at the age of 43 from a brain hemorrhage." "La Vedette Surprise du 1er Festival International du Jazz," Nice, France, February 27