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Afternoon in Paris
by Stephane Grappelli
from Polygram Records

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

• Breathtakingly Lovely!
  A beloved friend introduced me to Grappelli's gypsy jazz, and I'm forever indebted. There's music here to fit a multitude of moods--romantic, teasing, playful, sweetly sad, full of longing, joyous . . . It's music I live by. And I've asked my children to play a selection at my funeral--"You Were Only Passing By."

• elegant and vibrant
  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... more info

• Elegant Jazz
  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... more info

• Remind me about my paris afternoon
  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.

Tracks:

1. This Can't Be Love - Stéphane Grappelli, Rodgers, Richard
2. Time After Time - Stéphane Grappelli, Cahn, Sammy
3. Undecided - Stéphane Grappelli, Shavers, Charlie
4. You Were Only Passing By - Stéphane Grappelli, Misraki, ?
5. Tangerine - Stéphane Grappelli, Schertzinger, Victo
6. Chicago - Stéphane Grappelli, Fisher, Fred
7. Manoir de Mes Reves/Daphne - Stéphane Grappelli, Reinhardt, Django
8. Misty - Stéphane Grappelli, Burke, Johnny [Voca
9. Afternoon in Paris - Stéphane Grappelli, Lewis, John [01]
10. Autumn Leaves - Stéphane Grappelli, Kosma, Joseph

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