Originally Posted by: akeIv'e just started experimenting with Gypsy jazz ala Django. The groove eludes me. I can't seem to break out of the blues/rock mind set. Any secrets to getting that swing feel of this stuff. The triad chord 6th/9th concept was difficult, but the rhythm seems impossible. Thanks.

rhythm is something you gotta have in your gut...just listen to a lot of it and just get the feel through being exposed to it alot.

my friend might beable to help you out more on that since he's the big django nut of the house.