Continental is a 1935 jazz track performed by Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France. It was issued as the B-side of a 10-inch shellac 78 rpm single on Ultraphone, catalog U-AP 1443, in France, with the A-side titled Confessin'. The Continental features lyrics by H. Magidson and music by Con Conrad, with Jerry Mengo on vocals. The release sits firmly in the Gypsy Jazz style, showcasing Django’s sparkling guitar alongside the hot club swing of the ensemble. This recording captures a key moment in the 1930s when American songbook tunes were interpreted through European swing and Django’s virtuosity.
