Grappelli’s playing in this album is better than ever, and the trio accompanying him is arguably his best group since the faraway days with guitar-legend Django Reinhardt. The band had been playing for over two years at the time of this recording, which is the only recording ever, made of this group. Each man is a virtuoso on his instrument – as evidenced by his various solos on this album. It is the intimate knowledge of the musicality of one for the other; born from countless concert dates that forms the basis of their jazz improvisation. Listening to this album will simply make you feel happy. It is great jazz all the way!
Stephane Grappelli Band: Stephane Grappelli (violin, el-violin, piano*); Diz Disley (rhythm guitar); Martin Taylor (guitar); Jack Sewing (bass). Special Guest: David Grisman Band: David Grisman (mandolin); Mike Marshall (mandolin); Darol Anger (violin); Rob Wasserman (b) – on last track only.
Recorded July 7, 1982
California Here I Come
I’Ve Got Rhythm
Fascinating Rhythm
Let’S Fall In Love
Tea For Two
Swing 42
Honeysuckle Rose
After You’Ve Gone
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
Minor Swing
Here There And Everywhere
St. Louis Blues
Danny Boy
Them There Eyes
After You’Ve Gone
Sweet Georgia Brown