Frenchman Stephane Grappelli and the Great Dane Svend Asmussen had had parallel careers as jazz violinists for over 30 years when they finally met up for this Storyville session in 1965; they had only previously recorded together as part of Duke Ellington's Violin Summit of a couple years earlier. Since they both have similar swing-based styles, it is not at all surprising that Grappelli and Asmussen consistently complement and inspire each other throughout this fine set. In addition to two Asmussen songs, Grappelli's "Love Is Back" and Toots Theielmans' "Blue Lady," the sextet (with guitarists Ole Molin and Jorn Grauengaard, bassist Niels Pedersen and drummer William Schiopffe) plays four joyful standards. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow
Live Recording
Full performer name: Stephane Grappelli/Svend Asmussen.
Personnel: Stephane Grappelli, Svend Asmussen (violin); Ole Molin, Jorgen Grauengaard (guitar); Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (bass); William Schiopffe (drums).
Personnel: Svend Asmussen (vocals, violin); Svend Asmussen; Stéphane Grappelli (vocals, violin); Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, Erik Schmidt (double bass); Bjarne Andersen, Bjarne Andersen (drums); Jorn Grauengaard, Ole Molin (guitar); William Schiopffe (drums).
Svend Asmussen / Stephane Grappelli - Two Of A Kind Songs
Svend Asmussen / Stephane Grappelli - Two Of A Kind Album Track Listing
Trk
Song
1
Honeysuckle Rose
2
Blue Lady
3
So Sorry
4
Twins
5
Satin Doll
6
Love Is Back
7
Someone to Watch Over
8
Parisian Thoroughfare
9
Honeysuckle Rose
10
Someone To Watch Over Me
11
Satin Doll
12
Crazy Rhythm
Two Of A Kind Music Review
Customer Two Of A Kind Reviews
Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)
Amazing Svend Asmussen has been my favorite since before I was born, and he is still playing. And - as the title says: Stephane Grapelli is just as great as Svend. They are sort of symbiotic, when you listen to both you get far more than double pleasure.
Their music is pleasing, always a safe choice, so just relax and enjoy.
Svend is 90 and still performing, will soon be experienced enough to reach the top of his career. Just buy it! Submitted by harald.bowitz (Norway) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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