Stephane Grappelli & McCoy Tyner [Live]

Product Description
In October, 1991 four nights of jazz concerts were held in Warsaw, Poland as part of a 30-year-old tradition, Jazz Jamboree. The venue selected was the Operetka House, essentially an old wood structure in downtown Warsaw. The sound, however, was resinate in the ornate hall and many of the jazz artists that performed over the four-day period commented on the incredible acoustics.

This recording was made in those surroundings, with two world class jazz musicians, Stephane Grappelli and McCoy Tyner. The concert was cited by the Polish press as being, "the greatest cultural event in the history of Polish jazz." The quality of the rich, warm sound is only surpassed by the quality of the superb performances of Stephane Grappelli, Marc Fosset, Jean Philipe Viret, and McCoy Tyner.

At the moment the final chords were struck there was a roar of applause from the audience, which turned into a 10-minute standing ovation for these very talented musicians. Now with the quality of pure digital sound, you too can sit back and enjoy the experience of Stephane Grappelli with McCoy Tyner live at the Operetka House in Warsaw, Poland. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Average customer rating: required listening Amazing Quality No real guitar lover should be without this CD Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 this is a good collection

Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Django Reinhardt Jazz in Paris: Oscar Peterson-Stephanie Grapelli Quartet, Vol. 1 The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order Sweet & Lowdown: Music from the Motion Picture Afternoon in Paris ASIN: B00000616B Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

1. Dinah
2. Oh, Lady Be Good
3. I Saw Stars
4. I'm Confessin' That I Love You
5. I've Had My Moments
6. Djangology
7. St. Louis Blues
8. Limehouse Blues
9. I Got Rhythm
10. I've Found A New Baby
11. After You've Gone
12. Nagasaki
13. Swing Guitars
14. Charleston
15. You're Driving Me Crazy
16. Runnin' Wild
17. Improvisation (Solo)
18. Minor Swing
19. Honeysuckle Rose
20. Sweet Georgia Brown
21. Night & Day
22. Daphne
23. Them There Eyes
24. I'll See You In My Dreams (Trio)
25. Nuages (The Bluest Kind Of Blue)

Customer Reviews:

required listening.......2006-11-21

This CD should be required listening in school;it is the perfect marriage of technique and art.

Amazing Quality.......2006-02-25

was amazed to hear the difference in quality between this CD recording and the vynil versions, even for a Mono recording.

No real guitar lover should be without this CD.......2005-08-26

Anyone who loves the guitar, and who enjoys discussing great players, simply must include Django Reinhardt in their library and their discussions. "Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940" is a great place to start. His speed, inventiveness, musicality, and emotion are unsurpassed by any other guitar player from any other genre or any other era. And on top of that, you get the added bonus of Stephane Grappelli's violin playing. Buy it, listen to it, and be amazed.

Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940.......2005-08-22

If you're into Django Reinhardt and his music, this may be the single most all-inclusive CD of his works available, containing most of the tunes he became best known for performing. You probably will not need another.

The one critique I have is, that for some inexplicable reason, the version of Limehouse Blues on this CD is noisier (hissy) than another copy of the song I have, though it is note-for-note the same version and, I'm pretty sure, the same performance. All the other tunes appear to have been processed for higher quality- a minor drawback; an excellent CD.

this is a good collection.......2005-04-27

If you're just going to buy a 1-disc Django CD, this is a pretty good one to start with. Lots of great songs on this disc. But you can spend just a little more money and get a more complete 4-disc set called "The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order volume 1." (I haven't listened to volume 2 yet, but I know volume 1 is good.) Anyway, it's hard to go wrong with Django Reinhardt.

Average customer rating: Fabulous! Thank you Rachel Portman. As much of a treat as a mug of hot chocolate with a dash of chilli pepper! Chocolat,Rachel Portman Chocolat, The Soundtrack Case cracked

Chocolat: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture (2001 Film) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Movie Scores | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Chocolat (Miramax Collector's Series) Amelie: Original Soundtrack Recording Emma: Music From The Miramax Motion Picture The Cider House Rules: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture Don Juan DeMarco : Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B000056O00 Release Date: 2001-01-09

Tracks:

1. Minor Swing
2. Main Titles
3. The Story of Grandmere
4. Vianne Sets Up Shop
5. Three Woman
6. Vianne Confronts the Comte
7. Other Possibilities
8. Guillaume's Confession
9. Passage of Time
10. Boycott Immorality
11. Party Preparations
12. Chocolate Sauce
13. Fire
14. Vianne Gazes at the River
15. Mayan Bowl Breaks
16. Taste of Chocolate
17. Ashes to the Wind/Roux Returns
18. Caravan

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Director Lasse Hallstrom's recipe for Chocolat is bittersweet, a tale of human hope and frailty imbued with no small amount of symbolism. It's a story that requires a deft, sensitive musical touch, and Hallstrom has wisely turned again to English composer Rachel Portman for the honors. As she did on The Legend of Bagger Vance and her previous, Academy Award-nominated collaboration with Hallstrom, The Cider House Rules, Portman walks the fine line between preciousness and delicacy with grace and dignity. The gypsy flavor of Django Reinhardt's and Stephane Grappelli's "Minor Swing" sets the story's place and time, while Portman's gentle pastoral melodies outline its emotional core, with a few gratifying excursions into more Euro-ethnic music to keep it well-seasoned. The result is another quiet, powerful Portman masterpiece. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous! Thank you Rachel Portman........2007-06-09

The movie is pure magic and the Rachel Portman did not let us down. I can listen to this music again and again, never tiring of it's up lifting magical ability to transport me to the French countryside with a smile of delight.

As much of a treat as a mug of hot chocolate with a dash of chilli pepper!.......2007-05-18

This is a powerful soundtrack with a meditteranean feel, an evocative reminder of an outstanding film. There is a wonderful mix of melodies - some beautiful, haunting, melancholic and intrigueing, others joyful and uplifting. It's a bit of classical mixed with a bit of latin guitar and a touch of gypsy. A couple of the tracks are Johnny Depp playing multi-layered ethnic guitar solo. Superb. I had to have it. Try it. You'll be glad you did.

Chocolat,Rachel Portman.......2007-05-16

With out a doubt,this masterpiece is one of the greatest pieces of work on the planet, so far in this century. While Srticly for the experienced
connesurer of sophisticated pop classic this CD is heavenly and divine.
absolute must have. Perfect for ADULT ROMANCE evenings that include
potential making out and drinking alittle fine wine after dinner.

Chocolat, The Soundtrack.......2007-05-12

An absolutely fabulous collection of music, we play it continuously, there is something organic about. Certain Tracks stir a very deep feeling and reminds me of picnics by the riverside. Whilst playing and reading to which section of the film each piece belongs, it brings back very clear images of the Actors and the part they played. A Great film and superb music.

Case cracked.......2007-04-11

Love the music, but both were put in a simple padded envelope, consequently the CD case was cracked in a couple places.

Average customer rating: Wonderful - for the Purists among us Django Reinhardt , Classic Early Recordings Tout Sweet Guitarist Supreme-Django Reinhardt if you have the mosaic and you're wondering...

The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order Django Reinhardt , and Stephane Grappelli Manufacturer: Jsp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Paris and London: 1937-1948, Vol. 2 Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 Django: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend In Solitaire: Complete Recordings for Solo Guitar The Best of Django Reinhardt ASIN: B00004S5WA Release Date: 2000-05-16

Tracks:

1. I Saw Stars (Unissued As 78) (September 1934)
2. I'm Confessin'
3. Dinah
4. Tiger Rag
5. Oh Lady Be Good
6. I Saw Stars (December 1934)
7. Lily Belle May June
8. Sweet Sue, Just You
9. I'm Confessin'
10. The Continental
11. Blue Drag
12. Swanee River
13. The Sunshine Of Your Smile
14. Ultrafox
15. Avalon
16. Smoke Rings
17. Clouds
18. Believe It, Beloved
19. I've Found A New Baby
20. St. Louis Blues
21. Crazy Rhythm
22. The Sheik Of Araby
23. Chasing Shadows
24. I've Had My Moments
25. Some Of These Days
26. Djangology

Tracks:

1. Honeysuckle Rose
2. Sweet Georgia Brown
3. Night And Day
4. My Sweet
5. Souvenirs
6. Daphne
7. Black And White
8. Stompin' At Decca
9. Tornerai
10. If I Had You
11. It Had To Be You
12. Nocturne
13. The Flat Foot Foogie
14. The Lambeth Walk
15. Why Shouldn't I?
16. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
17. Please Be Kind
18. Louise
19. Improvisation No.2
20. Undecided
21. HCQ Strut
22. Don't Worry 'Bout Me
23. The Man I Love
24. My Sweet
25. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
26. Improvisation No.2

Tracks:

1. Billets Doux
2. Swing From Paris
3. Them There Eyes
4. Three Little Words
5. Appel Direct
6. Hungaria
7. Hungaria
8. Jeepers Creepers
9. Jeepers Creepers
10. Swing '39
11. Japanese Sandman
12. I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
13. I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
14. Tea For Two
15. Tea For Two
16. My Melancholy Baby
17. Time On My Hands
18. Twelfth Year
19. Twelfth Year
20. My Melancholy Baby
21. Japanese Sandman
22. Tea For Two
23. I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
24. Hungaria

Tracks:

1. Blue Moon
2. Avalon
3. What A Difference A Day Made
4. Stardust
5. St. Louis Blues
6. Limehouse Blues
7. I Got Rhythm
8. I've Found A New Baby
9. It Was So Beautiful
10. China Boy
11. Moon Glow
12. It Don't Mean A Thing
13. I'se A-Muggin'
14. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
15. Oriental Shuffle
16. After You've Gone
17. Are You In The Mood?
18. Limehouse Blues
19. Nagasaki
20. Swing Guitars
21. Georgia On My Mind
22. Shine
23. In The Still Of The Night
24. Sweet Chorus

Tracks:

1. Exactly Like You
2. Charleston
3. You're Driving Me Crazy
4. Tears
5. Solitude
6. Hot Lips
7. Ain't Misbehavin'
8. Rose Room
9. Body And Soul
10. When Day Is Done
11. Runnin' Wild
12. Chicago
13. Liebestraum No.3
14. Miss Annabelle Lee
15. A Little Love, A Little Kiss
16. Mystery Pacific
17. In A Sentimental Mood
18. The Sheik Of Araby
19. Improvisation
20. Parfum
21. Alabamy Bound
22. Rosetta
23. Stardust
24. The Object Of My Affection

Amazon.com

This wonderful five-disc box is an indispensable collection of prewar, prebop jazz that belongs in the company of your finest Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman sets. Technically, this isn't a true box set--it merely collects five single-disc compilations under one slipcase--but it is infinitely rewarding nonetheless. Disheartened by what he thought were sonically subpar Reinhardt collections, Ted Kendall undertook an ambitious mission to find the best original sources for this classic material and then meticulously remastered them. He wisely opted to leave in some of the surface noise to maintain the clarity and integrity of the music. And what glorious, jubilant music it is! Dating to the very first Quintet of the Hot Club of France sessions in September 1934 (before they'd even established that moniker), the collection includes all the landmark recordings Reinhardt made for Ultraphone, Decca (its English and French labels), and HMV up through the Quintet's 1939 breakup on the eve of World War II. Reinhardt's guitar work is spirited and adventurous throughout--lightning-quick runs, insistent rhythm work, and hybrid "riffs" that seem to split the difference. Nearly all the cuts feature the elegant but vivacious violin work of his most famous foil, Stephane Grappelli, who certainly deserves co-billing on the set. The way the two feed off each other's energy is magical. Despite their well-documented personality clashes, the twosome remains perhaps the most synergistic in jazz history, constantly engaging in their incredible cat-and-mouse games. Often overlooked are the songwriting talents of the two musicians, who contributed several standards to the jazz canon. Though mostly focused on the Quintet recordings, the set detours for such oddities as a pair of solo Reinhardt cuts from 1937 and collaborations with Coleman Hawkins. Simply delightful from beginning to end. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful - for the Purists among us.......2007-07-02

Django Reinhardt's music is a study in Jazz influence, improvisation and sheer exuberance. These recordings take you through his early years and maturity as an astonishing guitarist. If you understand guitar and what it took for him to play as he did, your appreciation for the technical virtuosity cannot but respond to his work.

The digital re-masterings themselves faithfully reproduce the original sounds, complete with all of the surface noise that attended those early 78's. For the purist this is no problem because the desire is to not have any of the music also filtered. For those who are into casual listening or background music while you drive, especially if you listen at high volume, you might find it a bit distracting.

One of the most delightful aspects of Reinhardt's group is Stephan Grappely's Jazz violin. We don't think of the violin as a jazz instrument very often, but these folks made it work wonderfully in group. Reinhardt shared the lead often with his band and it gives the music a diversity which enables sustained listening without boredom.

Good group, good selections, good music.

Django Reinhardt , Classic Early Recordings.......2007-04-12

Like the Supreme Court Justice opined about obscenity [I'm informed],
he said if he saw it he would know what it was. I have sonically seen
Django and I know what JAZZ GENIUS IS!! He and his consorts swing from
the beginning to the end every time they do a tune. Being an un-recon-
structed Stan Kenton fan of some 60 + years, I recognize that except
for some Shorty Rogers charts and particularly "Stompin' At The Savoy"
by Bill Holman, Django could have made even the Kenton band swing! How
he could swing so hard with a wounded wing is an education. If you dig
jazz or think you might, this is the ONE to buy.

Tout Sweet.......2007-01-08

Imagine yourself luxuriously pouring time down the drain in some obscure cafe, contemplating the crumbling Parisian skyline through an absinthe-induced fog, puffing on a Gauloise sans filtre securely plugged into an ivory cigarette holder. At the adjoining table a taciturn J.P. Sartre is cheating at solitaire. Out back, on the cobblestone street worn smooth by centuries of horse hooves, Gertrude Stein is rebuilding the transmission of an American Jeep. This is your sound track.

The Classic Early Recordings of Django Reinhardt is one of the best deals in the entire Amazon jungle. From sound quality to song selection to sheer quantity, this superb 5-CD set recreates a whole environment; it transports you to another place and time. Perhaps the only flaw is that Stephane Grappelly does not get equal billing - the real magic of this music is found in the interplay between these two giants.

It is tempting to say that Reinhardt was the Hendrix of his generation; it is perhaps more accurate to say that Hendrix was the Reinhardt of his generation. Django Reinhardt, (believed by some to be the best guitarist ever), belongs in the same pantheon with Art Tatum and Charlie Parker - he exhibited almost Faustian brilliance, worlds beyond other players. Green bananas are advised to remember that everything Reinhardt played - he actually played - these recordings were made long before technology took the place of talent.

Reinhardt's style is extremely athletic, he strums as if he is trying to rip the strings off. Lightning-quick riffs are tossed off almost thoughtlessly, creating a vibrant, racing energy. Grappelly's elegant, lyrical violin is the perfect counterpoint, where Reinhardt drives, Grappelly soars. As staggeringly fast as Reinhardt is, Grappelly never strains to keep up, his work here establishes him as heavyweight champ of jazz violin. This music is relentlessly joyful, upbeat, and sweet. While it is always possible to analyze it for sheer technical virtuosity, the temptation to fall under its magical spell is far greater. Absolutely enchanting.

Guitarist Supreme-Django Reinhardt.......2006-08-20

This is a first for us to hear Django play guitar.A simply wonderful set of his recordings. We love his way of playing. So expressive and uplifting and up to date.He is very accomplished musician. "Ted Kendall" (sound engineer) did a fine job of restoring of original recordings. The CD and case like new. Arrived on time. Seller highly recommended!

if you have the mosaic and you're wondering..........2006-05-05

it may have been pointed out another reviewer, but:
if you have the mosaic swing/hmv set and you're concerned about overlap, go ahead and get this set. there's only about a disc and a half of overlap. 3 1/2 hours' worth of non-duplicates, of sessions which preceded those in the mosaic and, even better, the complete paris and london decca sides from '38-39. restoration-wise, these are a little noisier than the mosaic, but also sweeter top end. different approach, i like both. pure joy.

Average customer rating: Decent recording, terrific artists... excellent pairing of two greats Outstanding, Elegant, Sophisticated, Classy Jazz... Fantastic

Jazz in Paris: Oscar Peterson-Stephanie Grapelli Quartet, Vol. 1 Oscar Peterson & Stephane Grappelli Quartet Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 Afternoon in Paris Improvisations - Jazz In Paris The Very Best of Grappelli and Menuhin Stephane Grappelli and David Grisman Live ASIN: B000051TKB Release Date: 2001-04-10

Tracks:

1. Them There Eyes
2. Flamingo
3. Makin' Whoopee
4. Looking At You
5. Walkin' My Baby Back Home
6. My One And Only Love
7. Thou Swell

Amazon.com

When Stephane Grappelli entered the recording studio with Oscar Peterson in 1973 to record this collection of standards, it marked his 50th anniversary as a professional musician. Grappelli's most famous collaboration was of course his six-year stint in the 1930s with the Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, but it wasn't until he started playing with pianists like Peterson that he really developed into a world-class soloist. Peterson's lush, full chords suit Grappelli's unabashedly romantic style perfectly, and on ballads like "My One and Only Love" his fiddling is lyrical, but with a melancholy depth that keeps it from descending into mere prettiness. The other musicians include bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and drummer Kenny Clark, whose supple, swinging rhythm gives the solos a gentle lift while driving them forward. Peterson and Grappelli were both old pros when they made this record, but the charm of tracks like "Thou Swell" and "Makin' Whoopee" show that even after decades in the business, they hadn't lost the ability to surprise and delight each other. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

Decent recording, terrific artists..........2006-04-21

fatally marred by the cheapest cardboard CD case imaginable and stuck with Sony's illegal DRM sofwtare that installs spyware on Windows computers without your permission. (Is there any limit to these idiots' greed?)

If you can possibly find another printing of this CD, get that instead.

excellent pairing of two greats.......2005-10-01

Wonderful CD, great arrangements, beautiful melodies, excellent musicians. Backing up Oscar and Stephane are Neils Henning Orsted Pederson on bass, who recorded a lot with Oscar Peterson, and Kenny Clarke on drums. The whole Jazz In Paris series is great.

Outstanding, Elegant, Sophisticated, Classy Jazz..........2005-01-17

This is a great disc. The Jazz in Paris series is highly recommended.

Fantastic.......2001-05-02

What a great album, fans of Grappelli or Peterson will not be diappointed. They really swing on tracks 3 + 7. Peterson's piano stands out on track 5.

Average customer rating: elegant and vibrant Elegant Jazz Remind me about my paris afternoon "C'est Si Bon!"

Afternoon in Paris Stephane Grappelli Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jazz in Paris: Oscar Peterson-Stephanie Grapelli Quartet, Vol. 1 Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 The Very Best of Grappelli and Menuhin Satin Doll Stephane Grappelli and David Grisman Live ASIN: B0000046U5 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. This Can't Be Love
2. Time After Time
3. Undecided
4. You Were Only Passing By
5. Tangerine
6. Chicago
7. Manoir De Mes Reves/Daphne
8. Misty
9. Afternoon In Paris
10. Autumn Leaves

Customer Reviews:

elegant and vibrant.......2005-09-09

This music is pure enjoyment. The joyfull afternoon in paris; you can tap your feet while watching people from a sidewalk cafe. This was the first CD by Stephane Grapelli I bought. I knew of him and his association with Django Reinhardt but never explored their music before. Stephane swings, he can be lyrical, witty and full of grace. The sound of his violing just lightens up the room. You might be surprised by bassist Eberhard Weber, if you know him from his later solo ECM efforts, and his solid ability to do the "walking". This music passes every test, whether you listen attentively, feel like dancing or doing the ironing.

Elegant Jazz.......2005-05-18

True Grappelli fans know the various phases of Stephane's career. The early years with Django, the post-Django era where Stephane played mostly in hotels and restaurants with jazz combos featuring drums and piano, and the post-1973 era where he gained international recognition playing with guitarists again like Martin Taylor, Diz Dizley, and Mark Fosset sans drums and piano. This album was recorded in 1971 and fits into the second category.

If you're into the "nightclub" Stephane then you'll love this album. It reminds me of the lineup he had during WWII with George Shearing on piano. Marc Hemmeler does a great job on piano assisted by Kenny Clare on drums and Eberhard Weber on upright bass. This is a studio recording as opposed to the live recordings which were so numerous in the post-1973 era, and is therefore a bit more on the polished and structured side. Those of us who love to hear him improvise with wreckless abandon as he tended to do in a live performance can't help but notice that something is missing here, and yet the results are so tasteful you really feel guilty for complaining.

My favorite cut is probably #7 - Manoir De Mes Reves/Daphne which were composed by Django Reinhardt. This is vintage Stephane, starting off with a slow, melodic piano accompaniment that transforms into a swinging tribute to a lady friend of the Hot Club Quintet.

Picture yourself in a smoky jazz club around 1970 with your sophisticated friends soaking in the avant-garde artistry of a musical legend while downing a few cocktails and discussing world events. No music would be more fitting than the contents of this recording.

Remind me about my paris afternoon.......2001-06-19

This is a great CD for weekend afternoon. It always reminds me about my relaxing and excellent Paris afternoon in an outdoor coffe shop or Cafe. If you have visited Paris, definitely enjoy this CD. If you have not got to Paris, listening this CD will get you excited about your future Paris vocation.

"C'est Si Bon!".......1999-08-20

I really like Jazz Music, and one of my favorite Jazz musicians are Stephane Grappelli, who as far as I know was the "King of Jazz Violin." I listened to his album, Afternoon in Paris, and some of the songs such as Autumn Leaves, at it's speed get me in a jazz/swing dancing mood. Some other songs, such as Misty, sooth and relax me. If you are a jazz fan, and you have not yet listened to this album, rush to the nearest record store and buy it-immediately! "Ce Est Une GRAND Album!!!!!"

Average customer rating: Very Best Grappelli & Menuhin

The Very Best of Grappelli and Menuhin Stephane Grappelli & Menuhin Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Menuhin & Grappelli Play Berlin, Kern, Porter & Rodgers & Hart Jazz in Paris: Oscar Peterson-Stephanie Grapelli Quartet, Vol. 1 Afternoon in Paris Menuhin and Grappelli Play "Jealousy" and Other Great Standards Anything Goes, With Yo Yo Ma ASIN: B000007TKS Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. Night And Day
2. Summertime
3. Autumn Leaves
4. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
5. My Funny Valentine
6. April In Paris
7. Skylark
8. Autumn In New York
9. I Get A Kick Out Of You
10. The Things We Did Last Summer
11. Embraceable You
12. The Lady Is A Tramp
13. Cheek To Cheek
14. A Fine Romance
15. Laura
16. Sweet Georgia Brown

Customer Reviews:

Very Best Grappelli & Menuhin .......2007-05-21

Great CD. Great musicians, great selection of music.

Average customer rating: It froze me in my tracks! Greatest violinist 3 Geniuses in One Band Encounter Knockout!

Stephane Grappelli and David Grisman Live Stephane Grappelli , and David Grisman Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Bluegrass | Live Albums | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Bluegrass | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Bluegrass | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The David Grisman Quintet Hot Dawg Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 Afternoon in Paris Jazz in Paris: Oscar Peterson-Stephanie Grapelli Quartet, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000002KMA Release Date: 1994-04-12

Tracks:

1. Shine
2. Pent-up House
3. Misty
4. Sweet Georgia Brown
5. Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger)
6. Satin Doll
7. Swing '42
8. Tzigani/Tisztorza/Fulginiti

Customer Reviews:

It froze me in my tracks!.......2006-11-16

I recall hearing this for the first time in "Feldman's Apartment" in NYC 20 or so years ago. Feldman's roommate was playing the album and I just HAD to run out and get a copy.

The musicians on this album were truly on fire during the live sessions, and the audience was certainly sending the love back to the stage.

Grappelli was truly a genius with the jazz violin, and I had the good fortune to see him concert both in Rochester, NY and at Ravinia in Chicago before he passed away. Thank goodness the work of Django's kindred spirit is saved for us mortals.

Greatest violinist.......2006-11-10

I had this album on vinyl years ago, it reflects Stephane Grappelli's full range of talent and skill. It was recorded to CD with great results.

3 Geniuses in One Band.......2003-08-28

Grappelli, Grisman, and Mark O'Connor all playing together in a classic performance. My favorite piece is Tiger Rag where Grappelli and then 18 year old O'Connor play a transcription for two violins with lots of improvising throughout. Grappelli commented later that O'Connor would do great things with his music, and his prediction has come true. O'Connor displays his virtuosity on guitar as well on the other tunes. Grisman, O'Connor, Marshall, and Wasserman provide a great acoustic background for Grappelli's legendary sound. These are tunes that were not typically in the DGQ repertoire, but they sound like they've been playing them for years. Another bonus is Tiny Moore's electric mandolin solo on Satin Doll. This album is a true classic.

Encounter.......2003-06-14

All the DAWG grandchildren seem like really happy to play with this fabulous Jazz Violin Player.
During this concert, Grappelli must have found the image of Django on the performance of Grisman. Grappelli's elegant and sophisticated playing was a complete contrast to Grisman's totally extravagant and free pikin style. This is almost same as assortment of QHCP. I was rearlly impressed with their tender-hearted tones.

Knockout!.......2003-04-26

I defy anyone to listen to this CD without grinning. This music is pure joy. If you play a string instrument, your jaw will drop down to your knees. Grappelli's technical virtuosity is astonishing; what's even more remarkable is how effortless he makes it sound. And Grisman smokes. This is why God gave us fingers.

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Menuhin and Grappelli Play "Jealousy" and Other Great Standards Yehudi Menuhin & Stephane Grappelli Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Menuhin & Grappelli Play Berlin, Kern, Porter & Rodgers & Hart The Very Best of Grappelli and Menuhin Menuhin & Grappelli Play... Satin Doll Anything Goes, With Yo Yo Ma ASIN: B000002SDS Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Jealousy
2. Tea For Two
3. Limehouse Blues
4. These Foolish Things
5. The Continental
6. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
7. Sweet Sue
8. Skylark
9. Laura
10. Sweet Georgia Brown
11. I'll Remember April
12. April In Paris
13. The Things We Did Last Summer
14. September In The Rain
15. Autumn Leaves
16. Autumn In New York
17. Button Up Your Overcoat

Average customer rating: NOT SO MUCH A SUMMIT AS A GRAFT A great collection of Jazz Not quite what I was hoping for

Jazz Violin Summit Jean-Luc Ponty , Stephane Grappelli , and Stuff Smith Manufacturer: Legacy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Progressive Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Progressive Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Progressive | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session Cat on a Hot Fiddle The Dark Angel of the Fiddle Jazz in Paris: Oscar Peterson-Stephanie Grapelli Quartet, Vol. 1 Regina Carter ASIN: B00002DDOL Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

1. Bowing-Bowing
2. Golden Green
3. Memorial Jam For Stuff Smith
4. Violin Summit No. 2
5. Valerie
6. Blues In The Dungeon
7. Skip It
8. How High The Moon
9. This Can't Be Love
10. Sposin'
11. Willow Weep For Me

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NOT SO MUCH A SUMMIT AS A GRAFT.......2006-12-18

The name & artists on this CD have caused it to be confused with the 9/66 "Violin-Summit" recording from MPS. That recording included violinists Asmussen, Grappelly, Ponty & Smith working together in various combinations during a single session. This CD is a total reissue of 2 rather different duo albums recorded 8.5 years apart. The first 5 tracks were recorded 12/73 & released by Inner City as "Ponty/Grappelli", with M Vander-p, P Catherine-g, T Bonfils-b, A Ceccarelli-d. The final 6 tracks were recorded 6/65 & released by Everest as "Stuff Smith with guest Stephane Grappelly", with R Urtreger-p, M Gaudry-b, M Delaporte-d. Smith, recording here near the end of his career, was a pop hit in the 30s. Ponty was part of the 70s fusion thing. The sets are different. I have enjoyed both over many years. Many CD reissues combine dissimilar sets from the old LPs. It's a nice reissue inappropriately named.

A great collection of Jazz.......2005-08-26

Jazz Violin Summit, Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith, Jean-Luc Ponty are the giants of jazz violin. It is hard to belive that you can do what they do on a violin. Bach would have enjoyed this CD.

Not quite what I was hoping for.......2001-04-27

Made in USA in 1999, Serial# CD-477, Playing Time 73:52

I was somewhat disappointed by this: I was hoping I'd finally put my hands on a JLP collaboration album recorded way back in 1966 entitled "Violin Summit". Not quite, but still not bad!

This 11-track compilation features material recorded in the late 60s by JLP, Stephane Grappelli and Stuff Smith. The first 5 tracks demonstrate the interaction between the various violinists, while the next 6 tracks must be from an alternate source as they seem to only feature 1 of them at any given time. All but 2 tracks ("Blues In The Dungeon" and "Sposin'") are instrumentals.

It's still a great showcase of the violin as a jazz instrument, and is more in the traditional genre. Containing an early version of "Bowing-Bowing", it starts the CD with an impressive demonstration.

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Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli Django Reinhardt with Stephane Grappelli Manufacturer: Gnp Crescendo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 The Best of Django Reinhardt Afternoon in Paris Jazz in Paris: Oscar Peterson-Stephanie Grapelli Quartet, Vol. 1 Satin Doll ASIN: B000001P2I Release Date: 1992-01-21

Tracks:

1. Old Man River
2. R 26
3. Swing Guitars
4. I Love You
5. Tiger Rag
6. Tears
7. Dinah
8. Then There Eyes
9. Daphne
10. How High The Moon
11. Manoir De Mes Reves
12. Danse Nuptiale
13. Improvisation No. 5
14. Nuages
15. Black Night
16. Norweigan Dance No. 2
17. Micro
18. Dream Of You
19. Place De Broukere
20. Manoir De Mes Reves
21. C Jam Blues

Amazon.com

Initially inspired by the guitar-violin duets of Eddie Lang and Joe Venuti, Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli developed a distinctive group sound for the Quintet of the Hot Club of France, with lead and two rhythm guitars, violin, and bass. These recordings come from near the end of their musical relationship, broadcasts from late in 1947. It's remarkably loose playing, with Django's virtuosity exploding on versions of some of his most notable compositions, like "Nuages" and "Manoir de Mes Reves," as well as jazz tunes reaching all the way back to "Dinah" and "Tiger Rag." Reinhardt was increasingly incorporating bop elements into his playing, and they're manifest on "How High the Moon." There's also later material here from the recast version of the Hot Club with altoist-clarinetist Andre Ekyun and a conventional rhythm section of piano, bass, and drums. While the group doesn't have the distinct personality of the earlier group with Grappelli, it's more amenable to the guitarist's modernist impulses. --Stuart Broomer

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1. Sticks & Stones
2. Swingin' Reeds
3. The Art Department
4. The Ellington Suites
5. The James Dean Story [Import] [Limited Edition] [Soundtrack]
6. The John Coltrane Quartet Plays
7. The Lost Grooves
8. The Procrastinator
9. The Sorcerer
10. The Trumpet Kings At Montreux [Live]

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