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Paris Blues
Raquel Bitton
Paris Blues
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists
 
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"PARIS BLUES" is the musical story - sometimes joyful, often melancholy, and always hopeful - of a beautiful city in a time of war and liberation. It's the evocation of an era that produced some of our most gifted composer...  more »

     
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All Artists: Raquel Bitton
Title: Paris Blues
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: R.B. Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 2/21/2006
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Traditional Jazz & Ragtime, Vocal Jazz, Oldies, Vocal Pop, Traditional Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 093415429122

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"PARIS BLUES" is the musical story - sometimes joyful, often melancholy, and always hopeful - of a beautiful city in a time of war and liberation. It's the evocation of an era that produced some of our most gifted composers and performers, Parisians by birth and by adoption who sustained and redefined their city's sense of romance and excitement in the years before, during, and immediately after World War II. For generations, composers, writers, artists of every temperament and from virtually every country in the world have been irresistibly drawn to the City of Light, where they could share and refine their superb talents in an atmosphere of acceptance and celebration. And even after the misery of the Occupation, the Mars Club in Paris was one of the many nightclubs that featured African American musicians, who were instrumental in resurrecting Paris jazz after its glory days in Montmartre. "PARIS BLUES" ranges from the music of the American Sydney Bechet (Petite Fleur); Belgian Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt (Nuages); Billie Holiday (Je suis folle de t'aimer); the queen of Portuguese "fado" Amalia Rodrigues (Paris s'eveille la nuit); Argentinean Tangoist Tino Rossi (Ecris moi); French crooner Jean Sablon, who teamed with Django and violinist Stephan Grappelli (Il ne faut pas briser un reve); band singer Lucienne Delyle (Jai chante sur ma peine, Pour lui, malgre tes serments); and sultry Jazz chanteuses Leo Marjane (Je suis seule ce soir) and Suzy Solidor (Escale).

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"Paris Blues" is Music for All
Maria Rose | 03/30/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Once again, Raquel Bitton does not disappoint! This is a most beautiful sound, hearkening back to a time when life was less complex. This is not my first taste of the unique "Bitton Sound" as I am familiar with her gorgeous voice from other albums.



This particular choice of numbers allows the listener to play this while doing almost anything...relaxing in a hot bath with a glass of fine wine...awakening to the sound of Raquel Bitton's "Paris Blues" instead of the mundane buzzing of a clock radio...listening while whipping up a gourmet meal, or even an ordinary one...savoring her sound while sipping a latte while reading the Sunday paper.



In short, "Paris Blues" will enchant and transport you to a timeless place; a place that you won't want to leave! I look forward to Bitton's next endeavor."
POUR A GLÅSS, SIT BACK & RELAX & BE TRANSPORTED BACK IN TIME
sdbebop | CA | 03/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Most of those who are familiar with Raquel Bitton became aware of her artistry through her brilliant shows (and CD) about Edith Piaf at Carnegie Hall and other top venues in the U.S. and Canada.



With Paris Blues, the Moroccan/French Chanteuse delivers her finest work to date. Raquel has her own, unique interpretations of classics by Django Reinhardt, Billie Holiday, Sidney Bechet and others. The music transports you you back to the clubs and theatres of pre-WWII Paris. Very atmospheric. Really excellent arrangements and orchestrations by Bob Holloway and recorded at the famed Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, the album features the creme de la creme of Bay area musicians. Standouts include guitarist Steve Erquiaga (really tasty solo on Django's "Nuages"), Steve Parker on clarinet, Odile Lavault on Accordion and a top notch string section.



So pour a glass of wine, sit back, relax and enjoy this really first class outing from Raquel Bitton."
Paris Blues
Sydney S. Assayag | England | 03/01/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Raquel Bitton has done it again! This sensationally romantic CD, so soon after her film about Edith Piaf, takes you back to the old, often forgotten Paris, which gave us such wonderful composers and musicians yet unmatched by today's artists. I look forward to Raquel's next work with anticipation. Thank you Raquel!"