His brilliance as a singer and songwriter has been widely recognised. This is the man who wrote Crazy (such a hit for Patsy Cline) more than 50 years ago, and who has won 37 major music awards, including 10 Grammy trophies. Yet he still talks modestly and enthusiastically about other musicians. Of Django Reinhardt (below), he says: "There is no doubt that he is the best guitar player ever. I never saw him live but I have watched him on video and have hundreds of his songs. I play Nuages most every concert and I especially love Vous & Moi."