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Recorded live in concert in 2009 at Le QuecumBar, the vibrant, eclectic Aurore Quartet from Paris, led by Aurore Violque on violin and vocals, with Siegfried Mandacé and Darko Andelkovic on guitars and Pierre Frasque on double bass. A musical tour de force, radiating lyricism and joy –a powerful anti-depressant for the soul! With special guests Ritary Gaguenetti and Phillipa Leigh.

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The Aurore Quartet Formed in September 2004, The Aurore Quartet is fronted by the glamorous, talented Aurore Voilque on violin and vocals and completed by the dynamic trio of Siegfried 'Ziggy' Mandace and Darko Andelkovic on guitars, and Pierre Frasque on double bass. Mixing their diverse musical backgrounds, this joyful band brims with lyricism and humour, touching the heart and soul of their audience and taking them on a musical trip to 30s and 40s swing and Gypsy folk repertoires. With their own very personal interpretations and memorable compositions, The Aurore Quartet enthrals and lifts the spirits! Joining them as guest musicians on this live recording are Gypsy Jazz virtuoso Ritary Gaguenetti and rising vocal star Phillipa Leigh, helping to create an eclectic and exhilarating musical feast! SPECIAL GUESTS: LE QUECUMBAR PATRON Ritary Gaguenetti tracks 10, 11 and 12: Gypsy Swing/Jazz guitar master, composer and band leader. Born in 78, a self-taught master guitarist and composer, Ritary is a Sinti Gypsy and an outstanding virtuoso musician, with a style that is smooth and melodious, clean and precise. Influenced by Joe Pass, George Benson and Stochelo Rosenberg, he has many diverse CDs Under his belt, and has toured the world with his ensemble to rapturous welcomes catch his next live concert here in October 2009 www.ritary.com RITARY'S OWN BRAND NEW JAZZ ALBUM "GIPSY SOUL" WAS ASSISTED BY LE QUECUMBAR AND LE Q RECORDS AND SHOWS THIS YOUNG MANS VERSATILITY ON THE GYPSY SWING SCENE, HE IS AT HOME WITH AUTHENTIC GYPSY SWING AS JAZZ WHICH THIS ALBUM PROVES BEYOND DOUBT Phillipa Leigh guest vocals on track 10 and 11: Phillipa originally trained at RADA, graduating with a degree in acting, during which her vocal talent was first recognized. After being introduced to the music of Billie Holiday (one of her all time favourite singers and most powerful influences) Phillipa decided to pursue a career in singing. www.phillipaleigh.co.uk Phillipa is a regular vocalist at Le QuecumBar and has a nostalgic feel and sensitivity about her performance.

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Musicians

Aurore VOILQUE: violin, vocal
Siegfried 'Ziggy' MANDACE: guitar
Darko ANDELKOVIC: guitar
Pierre FRASQUE: double bass

Guest musicians

Ritary GAGUENETTI: guitar (10,11 & 12)
Phillipa LEIGH: vocal (10 & 11)

Tracklist

01. Blue Drag (J.Myrow)
02. Lux bar (Siegfried Mandacé)
03. Mabel (D.Reinhardt/S.Grappelli)
04. La tireuse (Siegfried Mandacé)
05. La javanaise (S.Gainsbourg)
06. Boye (Darko Andelkovic)
07. Danse Norvegienne (D.Reinhardt)
08. Johnny fais moi mal (B.Vian)
09. Conversation (Siegfried Mandacé)
10. All of me (G.Marks) with Phillipa Leigh vocals and Ritary Gaguenetti lead guitar
11. Smile (J.Turner/G.Parsons/C.Chaplin) with Phillipa Leigh vocals and Ritary Gaguenetti lead guitar
12. A l'instant (R.Gaguenetti) featuring Ritary Gaguenetti on lead guitar
13. Tiger Rag (Dominic James/ Nick La Rocca)

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