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Intégrale Django Reinhardt, Vol. 8: "Swing From Paris" 1938-1939

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This collection consists of many of the Decca recordings done in France in 1935 thru 1938. For some reason, the Decca recordings in general are not being reissued. Most of the pre-war recordings on the 100 or so CDs available are from the French Gramaphone recordings. The music on this CD is of the same quality as we are all used to and belong in the collection of anyone who enjoys the quintet at its best. The only problem with this CD is the poor restoration of the records used. You will have to re-equalize the high frequencies to restore the brilliance to the sound and accept some surface noise.

It may be out of date, it may be out of fashion - but the music is timeless and the musicianship extraordinary.
At a recent party, where no-one was over the age of 35 - this was the most popular music of all. No competition.
Amazing how this music is almost instinctual to everyone - no matter their origins or gender.

Have been a fan both Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli together and individual for low these many years.
Recently turned 87, and music and I go back a long long way.
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Love the music. It is uplifting and fun. If you are looking for new music to listen too give it a try. You will not be disappointed.

My husband just loves this album, that should be LOVES. I like it because I like the songs they play. It is very lively versions of some old classics. I get to listen to it every time we are in the car!