R-vingt six, also written as R.vingt-six, is a jazz tune credited to Stéphane Grappelli with lyrics by Django Reinhardt. It sits in the Gypsy Swing tradition that the Hot Club de France helped define. The original release came in 1947 by Django Reinhardt and le Quintette du Hot Club de France with Stephane Grappelli. The piece is typically performed as an instrumental showcase for violin and guitar, though the credits note English lyrics by Reinhardt.
Since its debut, R-vingt six has been covered by many artists, including Angelo Debarre with Tim Kliphuis (live 2005), Angelo Debarre and Ludovic Beier (2006), the Rosenberg Trio with Tim Kliphuis (2008), and Diknu Schneeberger Trio (2012), among others such as The Gypsy Swing Quintet de Liège (unverified 2013). It appears on various releases rather than a single definitive album. The track remains a staple of the Django Reinhardt repertoire, illustrating the improvisational spirit of mid‑century jazz.
