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Recorded Live in concert in 2008 at Le QuecumBar, a hot swinging line-up led by the unique Daniel John Martin on Jazz violin and vocals and Gypsy Jazz legend Patrick Saussois lead this versatile ensemble. Featuring swinging rhythms and beautiful, elegant melodies, this album transports you to the streets and cafes of 1930’s Paris, led by the mellifluous violin and unique vocals of Daniel John Martin, the remarkable guitar playing of Gypsy Jazz legend Patrick Saussois, this music is driven by the rock steady ensemble of Ducato on rhythm guitar and Any Crowdy on bass. Patrick Saussois: Lead Guitar. One of the most esteemed and respected players of the genre, and a self-taught left handed Gypsy swing guitar master influenced by Django/Babik Reinhardt, Henri Crolla and legendary Matelo Ferré whom he would often accompany, Patrick is a gifted composer and improviser with a relaxed, melodic style who can navigate seamlessly between styles and genres whether they be bal musette with the late great legendary accordionist Jo Privat, bepop with Richie Cole, or Gypsy Swing with his band Alma Sinti (on his own label Djazz), with whom he has travelled the world. www.myspace.com/patricksaussois Many of you may know Patrick is seriously ill we wish him and his family well and our thoughts are with him. Daniel John Martin: Jazz Violin and Vocals. A unique and charismatic performer and one of the most talented and sought after violinists of his generation, Daniel’s singing, swinging violin has joined such world Gypsy guitar greats as Boulou Ferre, Angelo DeBarre and Romane amongst many others. Born in the UK, spending his childhood in Africa, Daniel then studied violin at Parisian conservatoires, where jazz became his first love. His sources of inspiration include Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith, Art Pepper and Cannonball Adderley. www.myspace.com/djmparis Ducato Piotrowski: Rhythm guitar. A Polish Rom Gypsy who is now one of the UK's top, sought after rhythm guitarists of this genre, he has played with such legendary Gypsy guitarists as Moreno, Matcho Winterstein and the UK’s Gary Potter. A powerhouse of rhythm, he is also a consummate soloist with an authentic style that is influenced by the great Tchavolo Schmitt. Andy Crowdy: Double Bass. Andy is one of the U'’s top bass players, and has performed with some of the world's greatest Gypsy Swing guitarists such as Lollo Meier and Angelo DeBarre. His incredible driving rhythmical sense is combined with a lyrical musicality, which is highlighted in his inventive solos.

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Musicians

Patrick SAUSSOIS: guitar http://www.myspace.com/patricksaussois
Daniel John MARTIN: violin http://www.myspace.com/djmparis
Ducato PIOTROWSKI: rhythm guitar
Andy CROWDY: bass

Tracklist

01. Caravan (5:03)
02. There Will Never Be Another You (4:22)
03. I Can't Give You Anything But Love (3:58)
04. Tea for Two (4:20)
05. Daphne (3:23)
06. Nuages (5:32)
07. What is This Thing Called Love (3:24)
08. Out of Nowhere (4:28)
09. I Wish You Love (3:58)
10. Belleville (3:31)
11. Douce Ambiance (4:10)
12. Dinah (3:25)
13. Tears (5:01)
14. It Had to Be You (4:20)

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