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Much has been written about the rebirth of older jazz styles at the beginning of the '70s, but violinist Stephane Grappelli never stopped playing classic swing. Furthermore, he provided a place for multiple guitarists like Martin Taylor to hone their skills and make a living. Vintage Grappelli is just that: two discs from 1981 that find the master in superb form. The first, originally titled At the Winery, kicks off with a sassy version of "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" before dipping into the classic "Love for Sale." The warm tone of Grappelli's violin, the appreciative audience, and nice solos from Taylor and guitarist John Etheridge make this music immediately accessible. Listening to pieces like "Angel's Camp" and "Minor Swing," one feels a twinge of envy toward the lucky crowd who attended this show: With good wine and vintage jazz, what more could they have asked for? On the second disc, originally Vintage 1981, guitarist Mike Gari plays on several tracks, replacing John Etheridge. The material, mostly standards like "Blue Moon" and "Honeysuckle Rose," complements the first disc. There's even the appearance of another Stevie Wonder tune, "Isn't She Lovely," proving the pop musicians are still capable of writing jazz-worthy songs. Perhaps the most enduring quality of these two albums is Grappelli and company's ability to infuse a vibrant joy into everything they play. This leaves one with the impression of a bunch of guys doing what they do best and having a good time doing it. One should also note the excellent work of bassist Jack Sewing who adds depth and drive to both sets. Vintage Grappelli offers an hour and a half of joyful jazz and shouldn't be missed.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo
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Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Stevie Wonder, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Cole Porter, ComposerLyricist - Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Martin Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Ann Ronell, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Fred Fisher, ComposerLyricist - Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist
℗ 1980 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Vernon Duke, ComposerLyricist - John Latouche, ComposerLyricist - Ted Fetter, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Django Reinhardt, Composer - Stephane Grappelli, Composer, MainArtist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Harold Arlen, ComposerLyricist - Ted Koehler, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Raymond Klages, ComposerLyricist - Jesse Greer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
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Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Richard Rodgers, ComposerLyricist - Lorenz Hart, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Harold Arlen, ComposerLyricist - Billy Rose, ComposerLyricist - E.Y. HARBURG, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Martin Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Donald Heywood, ComposerLyricist - Will Marion Cook, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Ira Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Vernon Duke, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Eddie Delange, ComposerLyricist - Louis Alter, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
George Gershwin, Composer - Ira Gershwin, Author - Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Irving Berlin, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Stevie Wonder, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Django Reinhardt, ComposerLyricist - Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Stephane Grappelli, MainArtist - Andy Razaf, ComposerLyricist - Fats Waller, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1981 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Album review
Much has been written about the rebirth of older jazz styles at the beginning of the '70s, but violinist Stephane Grappelli never stopped playing classic swing. Furthermore, he provided a place for multiple guitarists like Martin Taylor to hone their skills and make a living. Vintage Grappelli is just that: two discs from 1981 that find the master in superb form. The first, originally titled At the Winery, kicks off with a sassy version of "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" before dipping into the classic "Love for Sale." The warm tone of Grappelli's violin, the appreciative audience, and nice solos from Taylor and guitarist John Etheridge make this music immediately accessible. Listening to pieces like "Angel's Camp" and "Minor Swing," one feels a twinge of envy toward the lucky crowd who attended this show: With good wine and vintage jazz, what more could they have asked for? On the second disc, originally Vintage 1981, guitarist Mike Gari plays on several tracks, replacing John Etheridge. The material, mostly standards like "Blue Moon" and "Honeysuckle Rose," complements the first disc. There's even the appearance of another Stevie Wonder tune, "Isn't She Lovely," proving the pop musicians are still capable of writing jazz-worthy songs. Perhaps the most enduring quality of these two albums is Grappelli and company's ability to infuse a vibrant joy into everything they play. This leaves one with the impression of a bunch of guys doing what they do best and having a good time doing it. One should also note the excellent work of bassist Jack Sewing who adds depth and drive to both sets. Vintage Grappelli offers an hour and a half of joyful jazz and shouldn't be missed.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 01:33:23
- Main artists: Stéphane Grappelli
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Concord Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 2001 Concord Records, Inc. This Compilation ℗ 2001 Concord Records, Inc.
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