{"product_id":"2386365","title":"Django Reinhardt \u0026 Stephane Gr - La Quintette A Cordes [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA superb compilation featuring some of the best recordings by influential guitarist Django Reinhardt with violinist Stephane Grappelli, completely remastered at Abbey Roads Studios for this issue on vinyl. Includes the complete 1946 legendary Abbey Road sessions when Reinhardt and Grappelli were reunited after World War II for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sessions were the idea of promoter \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Delauney\u003c\/strong\u003e who wanted to recreate the duo's famous \u003cstrong\u003eleQuintettedu Hot Clubde France.As the quintet's regular accompanist were unable to obtain visa in time, a British rhythm section was called in to fill their place:\u003c\/strong\u003eguitarists \u003cstrong\u003eJack Llewllyn\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAllan Hodgkins,\u003c\/strong\u003e and bassist \u003cstrong\u003eColeridge Goode(later known for his work with alto saxophonist, Joe Harriot).\u003c\/strong\u003eThe sessions took place on the \u003cstrong\u003e31st January and 1st February 1946.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlights from the sessions include a rendition of the French national anthem (La Marseillaise), which sprung spontaneously from their fingers in a moment of immediate communion. Others songs of note include \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelodie Du Crepuscule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelleville,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand of course, \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second part of this collection features the 1947 reformed Paris quintet, this time with \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Reinhardt\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEugenes Vees\u003c\/strong\u003e on guitars and \u003cstrong\u003eFred Ermelin\u003c\/strong\u003e on double bass. Recorded during a session for Radio Diffusion Francaise, the group's cohesion was at its peak, captured on the spot with a rare sonic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420537934209,"sku":"2386365","price":25.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/3560530408020.jpg?v=1750593308","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2386365","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}