Anybody recommend some Stephane Grappelli

[fent99]

Hi All

Couldn't find a thread or a corner so thought I'd ask.

Listening to John Ethridge talk about his time with Grappelli and enjoying what was played on the BBC Jazz Library podcast recently made me dig out the only Grappelli I have: a Pye LP from the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London in 1971.

Enjoying it since it wasn't as cheesy as I remember with a nice mainstream piano trio (John Clare? don't have it in front of me).

I have loads of hot club stuff (couple of box sets of Django plus some single cds) and the rhythm sections mean I may never need to listen to any more. Any other recommended Grappelli in this style. There is a lot of it out there but not sure where to start.

PS My Wife loves this stuff too; takes her back to a trip to Paris, so anything that can similarly transport her would be appreciated (Air France notwithstanding...)

[king ubu]

He's often too elegant for my likings... but some of the Jazz in Paris discs should be around cheaply and the Cole Porter one is fine!

[sonnymax]

[kh1958]

Violins No End (With Stuff Smith) http://www.amazon.com/Violins-No-End-Stephane-Grappelli/dp/B000000Z2B/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1331299972&sr=1-1

[brownie]

Not a great fan of post-Django Grappelli but I do enjoy his Live 1992 album with Philip Catherine, Marc Fosset and NHOP

[Pete C]

PS My Wife loves this stuff too; takes her back to a trip to Paris, so anything that can similarly transport her would be appreciated (Air France notwithstanding...)

Unless you're an accordion hater, you've got to have some Gus Viseur. Here's a blog post about him from Durium:

http://keepswinging.blogspot.com/2008/12/gus-viseur-accordion-player-1915-1974.html

[skeith]

I like "Young Django" with Larry Coryell and Philippe Catherine.

[jlhoots]

I seem to remember a cassette I had with McCoy Tyner that was pretty good.

[paul secor]

Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session is a very good one. Ray Nance and Svend Asmussen (the latter on viola) play on it also. I've enjoyed this one for years.

[kh1958]

I seem to remember a cassette I had with McCoy Tyner that was pretty good.

Yes, that's One on One:

http://www.amazon.com/One-Stephane-Grappelli/dp/B000000XTB/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1331312654&sr=1-1

[ejp626]

I seem to remember a cassette I had with McCoy Tyner that was pretty good.

Yes, that's One on One:

http://www.amazon.com/One-Stephane-Grappelli/dp/B000000XTB/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1331312654&sr=1-1

I've never even heard of this album. Maybe I should pick it up.

I have a few other late Grappelli CDs and LPs. I'll try to recommend one or two tonight...

[Brownian Motion]

This is a pretty nice album. Grappelli and Coleman played together in Paris in the 30s, so this was a reunion session. 1973, I believe.

[Pete C]

I like this one for the great rhythm section and the differing styles of Burrell and Bucky.

[Pete C]

In 1974, IIRC, when I was 18, Grappelli came to NYC and played the Bottom Line. My friends and I said to each other, "He's ancient, we'd better go, we may never get a chance to see him again." He was great, and of course he had more than 20 years ahead of him on earth and on stage.

I just found this on Spotify. Check out the lineup.

Edited March 9, 2012 by Pete C

[paul secor]

Stephane Grappelli/Martial Solal: Happy Reunion is another good later Grappelli recording.

[Peter Friedman]

Here are two I don't believe have been mentioned that I like.

Stephane Grappelli Meets Earl Hines - Black Lion

Stephane Grappelli & Hank Jones - London Meeting - String

[jazztrain]

I like the Atlantic album "Feeling + Finesse = Jazz"

Here are two I don't believe have been mentioned that I like.

Stephane Grappelli Meets Earl Hines - Black Lion

Stephane Grappelli & Hank Jones - London Meeting - String

[Sundog]

I like "Young Django" with Larry Coryell and Philippe Catherine.

My favorite as well.

[fent99]

Thanks all. Lots to look for and I never knew there was an album with Gary Burton and one with Tyner. All looks lovely!. Paris here I come...

[Rooster_Ties]

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (ft. Stéphane Grappelli) <<< This Youtube link cues directly to where his solo begins.

This is totally legit (and it's really Grappelli, who was recording in the studio next door that day), and comes from the very recent expanded reissues of the Pink Floyd album, Wish You Were Here.

His solo comes in around the 3 minute mark (link above), but if you just want to hear the whole song, here 'tis...

Edited March 13, 2012 by Rooster_Ties

[colinmce]

These are the only two I'm familiar w/ and they're excellent. The latter is an all-time fave.

[fent99]

Managed to pick up Young Django and the album with Svend Asmussen so hopefully both great so will look for some others. Anyone familiar with a Jazz Jamboree set from Warsaw 91?

Edited March 16, 2012 by fent99

[fent99]

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (ft. Stéphane Grappelli) <<< This Youtube link cues directly to where his solo begins.

This is totally legit (and it's really Grappelli, who was recording in the studio next door that day), and comes from the very recent expanded reissues of the Pink Floyd album, Wish You Were Here.

His solo comes in around the 3 minute mark (link above), but if you just want to hear the whole song, here 'tis...

Love this too. Great to hear an outtake with something really interesting going on

[Ken Dryden]

There was also a live meeting of Stephane Grappelli and McCoy Tyner, which has appeared on several labels:

Stephane Grappelli & McCoy Tyner Live in Warsaw Who's Who In Jazz