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Clair de Lune

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The Hot Club of San Francisco has really outdone themselves this time. With a swingin' Reinhardt/Grappelli repertoire and a style that evokes smoky Parisian nightclubs of the 1930s, Clair de Lune is the best effort by the HCSF yet. The fact that it was recorded live is amazing in itself. I prefer studio recordings, but the sound on Clair de Lune is terrific. All the instruments really cut through.

Song selection is crucial to making a good album. With Clair de Lune, the Hot Club of San Francisco plays an outstanding set of music, much like we would expect from a live performance. Highlights include "Dark Eyes", "All of me", and "Tchavalo Swing". This album is not to be missed.

"Claire de Lune", a live album recorded in August, 2000 by the Hot Club
of San Francisco, is a wonderful blend of melancholy ballads and
swinging jazz in the tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane
Grappelli. Paul Mehling, group leader, lead guitarist and composer,
and violinist Evan Price of Turtle Island fame are particularly exceptional.
Everyone will have their favorites as the set is strong from start to finish.
Mine include "James," "Nadja," "Swing 53," "Place de Brouckrere,"
"Tchavolo Swing" and the title track. An instant classic.

This CD continues to blow my mind. Every song is wonderful, immaculate, and played with so much energy you cannot help but flail your limbs in the joyous expression of musical satiation. "Claire de Lune" brings me to brings me to tears, while "James" couldn't make me happier. I am profoundly satisfied with this purchase, and I couldn't conceive of any recipient not being so.

If you like Django and hot jazz, this disc is for you. It doesn't have Stephane Grapelli, but the swing is there.

This cd sparkles in musicianship ,choice of material and pizzazz!The performance crescendo is Tchavolo Swing and For Renata is a very reflective melodic guitar encore type showcase!
5 Thumbs up!!

This album is great! Fantastic mix of songs that are easy on the ear. Their version of All of Me is excellent. Highly recommend it.