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Jean-Pierre Sasson - Portrait of an Unsung Jazz Guitarist, Vol. 2 (2024 Remastered) (2024) [Hi-Res]

Jean-Pierre Sasson - Portrait of an Unsung Jazz Guitarist, Vol. 2 (2024 Remastered) (2024) [Hi-Res]
  • Title: Portrait of an Unsung Jazz Guitarist, Vol. 2 (2024 Remastered)
  • Year Of Release: 2024
  • Label: Fresh Sound Records
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Quality: FLAC (tracks) [44.1kHz/24bit]
  • Total Time: 1:11:25
  • Total Size: 676 / 337 MB
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Tracklist:

1. Once In a While (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (02:30)
2. Someone To Watch Over Me (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (02:07)
3. Almost Like Being In Love (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (02:53)
4. Tenderly (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:04)
5. Fascinating Blues (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:33)
6. Sass Is Groovy (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (02:20)
7. Slightly Old Fashioned (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:10)
8. Studio B (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:19)
9. Blues In Yellow (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:48)
10. Pickin' In E Flat (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (02:12)
11. Montana Jam (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:32)
12. Slalom Geant (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:23)
13. Interpellation Broadcast (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:08)
14. Veritablement Vieux Style Broadcast (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:01)
15. Artillerie Lourde Broadcast (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (02:43)
16. Mon Petit Meunier Broadcast (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:53)
17. You Are My Dream (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (05:13)
18. Lucky Strikes (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (02:51)
19. My Love Supreme (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (02:27)
20. Two Guitar Blues (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:12)
21. Joan (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (02:37)
22. Goofy the Cat (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (03:38)
23. Winter Holidays (feat. Sacha Distel, Roger Guérin, Michel Hausser & Lucky Thompson) [Remastered] (02:41)

Jean-Pierre Sasson (1918-1999) was a magnificent yet often overlooked figure in the history of French jazz guitar. Despite his remarkable contributions during the golden era of French jazz in the 1950s, Sasson's legacy has sadly faded from memory.

In 1939, he took his first steps into the professional music scene, initially drawn to the strong personality of Django Reinhardt, but ultimately developing his style based on the schools of Teddy Bunn and Al Casey. Listening to them, Sasson learned to interpret the blues with an authentically black spirit.

Amid the upheavals of World War II, Sasson moved to London in 1940, where he continued to interact with the English jazz scene until he joined the R.A.F., serving as captain-pilot until the end of World War II. Upon returning to France in 1946, Sasson was captivated by Charlie Christian's electrically amplified guitar and his single-string solo technique, marking a crucial moment in Sasson's musical evolution. Later, in the early 1950s, Sasson did not evade the significant influence, both in terms of rhythm and harmony, that Jimmy Raney and Tal Farlow exerted on many French guitarists and modern jazz in general. Nevertheless, Sasson gradually distanced himself from these influences to forge his own versatile path.

As a jazzman, Sasson's significant quality lay in an attack that is both flexible and incisive, generating swing with great ease of execution. His delightful sound evolved somewhat over the years, parallel to his evolving style. His entire approach was dedicated to one objective: producing swing.

The guitarist with the most recorded jazz sessions in France, Jean-Pierre Sasson, is featured in this CD set, presenting tasteful standards and casual originals that offer a variety of tempos and moods. Listeners can trace the evolution of his playing across the different ensembles featured on these recordings. This collection provides an inspiring experience and serves as a deserved tribute dedicated to showcasing the musicianship of Jean-Pierre Sasson.

—Jordi Pujol


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  • mufty77
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Many thanks for Hi-Res.