Stephane Grappelli & Diz Disley Trio
Release Date: 11 August 2003
Label: Storyville Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 717101834525
Genres: Jazz
Description
The music on this CD (16 tunes, 78 minutes) is from a previously unreleased live concert in England in 1975. Stephane Grappelli is best know for his collaboration in the 1930s and '40s with the famous gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Diz Disley plays guitar in the tradition of Django but has his own style, and the fact that the band on this CD consists exclusively of string instruments makes it reminiscent of Django's famous Hot Club Quintette, of which Grappelli was a prominent member. In his seventies at the time of this recording, Grappelli is as musically inspired as ever, his playing fiery and clear and full of virtuoso improvisation. This CD is testimony to Grappelli's basic principals: "Improvisation is another form of composition. It's fresh. Also, one must try to think young in this life."
Tracklisting
Danish Radio Big Band
Thomas Fonnesbaek
Michel Petrucciani Trio
Carsten Dahl Golden Ratio Trio
Jacob Christoffersen Trio
Peter Vuust & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra
Johnny Griffin Quartet
Kira Martini
Tuohi Klang
Skerik, Brian Haas, James Singleton, Simon Lott
Heikki Sarmanto
Max Roach
Gil Evans
Henry Mancini
Ray Barretto
Miles Davis Quintet
