Name: Vintage Grappelli
Brand: Concord
SKU: 41388
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Vintage Grappelli

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Album: Vintage Grappelli
#	Song Title		Time
	Disc 1
1)	You Are The Sunshine Of My Life Live	More Info...	5:10
2)	Love For Sale Live	More Info...	5:20
3)	Angel's Camp Live	More Info...	4:02
4)	Willow Weep For Me Live	More Info...	4:32
5)	Chicago Live	More Info...	5:00
6)	Taking A Chance On Love Live	More Info...	5:41
7)	Minor Swing Live	More Info...	4:04
8)	Let's Fall In Love Live	More Info...	4:53
9)	Just You, Just Me Live	More Info...	9:17
	Disc 2
1)	Blue Moon Album Version	More Info...	4:40
2)	It's Only A Paper Moon Album Version	More Info...	4:01
3)	Jamie Album Version	More Info...	4:15
4)	I'm Coming Virginia Album Version	More Info...	2:51
5)	I Can't Get Started Album Version	More Info...	2:17
6)	Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans Album Version	More Info...	5:18
7)	But Not For Me Album Version	More Info...	3:48
8)	If I Had You Album Version	More Info...	5:31
9)	Isn't She Lovely Album Version	More Info...	3:52
10)	Swing 42 Album Version	More Info...	3:58
11)	Honeysuckle Rose Album Version	More Info...	5:09

Album: Vintage Grappelli
#	Song Title		Time
	Disc 1
1)	You Are The Sunshine Of My Life Live	More Info...	5:10
2)	Love For Sale Live	More Info...	5:20
3)	Angel's Camp Live	More Info...	4:02
4)	Willow Weep For Me Live	More Info...	4:32
5)	Chicago Live	More Info...	5:00
6)	Taking A Chance On Love Live	More Info...	5:41
7)	Minor Swing Live	More Info...	4:04
8)	Let's Fall In Love Live	More Info...	4:53
9)	Just You, Just Me Live	More Info...	9:17
	Disc 2
1)	Blue Moon Album Version	More Info...	4:40
2)	It's Only A Paper Moon Album Version	More Info...	4:01
3)	Jamie Album Version	More Info...	4:15
4)	I'm Coming Virginia Album Version	More Info...	2:51
5)	I Can't Get Started Album Version	More Info...	2:17
6)	Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans Album Version	More Info...	5:18
7)	But Not For Me Album Version	More Info...	3:48
8)	If I Had You Album Version	More Info...	5:31
9)	Isn't She Lovely Album Version	More Info...	3:52
10)	Swing 42 Album Version	More Info...	3:58
11)	Honeysuckle Rose Album Version	More Info...	5:09

Performer Notes

The 2-CD set VINTAGE GRAPPELLI contains 2 original Stephane Grappelli LPs: AT THE WINERY (1981) and VINTAGE 1981 (1981).
Personnel: Stephane Grappelli (violin, viola, Fender Rhodes piano); Martin Taylor, John Etheridge, Mark Gari (guitar); Jack Sewing (bass).
Producer: Carl E. Jefferson.
Reissue producer: Nick Phliips.
Recorded live at The Paul Masson Mountain Winery, Saratoga, California in September 1980 and Coast Recorders, San Francisco, California in July 1981.
AT THE WINERY originally released on Concord (4139). VINTAGE '81 originally released on Concord (4169). Includes original liner notes by Leonard Faether and Gordon Raddue.
Personnel: St‚phane Grappelli (violin, electric viola, Fender Rhodes piano); John Etheridge , Martin Taylor (guitar).
Audio Mixer: Phil Edwards .
Liner Note Authors: Gordon Raddue; Leonard Feather.
Recording information: Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA (09/1980-07/1981); Paul Masson Mountain Winery, Saratoga Springs, CA (09/1980-07/1981).
Much has been written about the rebirth of older jazz styles at the beginning of the '70s, but violinist Stephane Grappelli never stopped playing classic swing. Furthermore, he provided a place for multiple guitarists like Martin Taylor to hone their skills and make a living. Vintage Grappelli is just that: two discs from 1981 that find the master in superb form. The first, originally titled At the Winery, kicks off with a sassy version of "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" before dipping into the classic "Love for Sale." The warm tone of Grappelli's violin, the appreciative audience, and nice solos from Taylor and guitarist John Etheridge make this music immediately accessible. Listening to pieces like "Angel's Camp" and "Minor Swing," one feels a twinge of envy toward the lucky crowd who attended this show: With good wine and vintage jazz, what more could they have asked for? On the second disc, originally Vintage 1981, guitarist Mike Gari plays on several tracks, replacing John Etheridge. The material, mostly standards like "Blue Moon" and "Honeysuckle Rose," complements the first disc. There's even the appearance of another Stevie Wonder tune, "Isn't She Lovely," proving the pop musicians are still capable of writing jazz-worthy songs. Perhaps the most enduring quality of these two albums is Grappelli and company's ability to infuse a vibrant joy into everything they play. This leaves one with the impression of a bunch of guys doing what they do best and having a good time doing it. One should also note the excellent work of bassist Jack Sewing who adds depth and drive to both sets. Vintage Grappelli offers an hour and a half of joyful jazz and shouldn't be missed. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.