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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

Although it is hard to believe, discographies list this session (co-led with fellow violinist Svend Asmussen) as Stephane Grappelli's only recording as a leader during 1963-68. Accompanied by two guitarists, bassist Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen and a drummer, the two violinists (contemporaries whose similar styles matured in the 1930s) sound excellent on the LP, playing four standards, Toots Thielemans's "Blue Lady" and three of their originals. ~ Scott Yanow

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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).

Liner Note Author: Thorbjorn Sjogren.

Recording information: Danish Broadcasting Co. Studio 5 (01/23/1965-01/24/1965); Metronome Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark (01/23/1965-01/24/1965).

Photographer: Jan Persson.
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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Violin
Label Storyville
Orig Year 1965
All Time Sales Rank   254649  
CD Universe Part number 6770235
Catalog number 793178
Discs 1
Release Date Sep 07, 2004
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Engineer Birger Svan
Personnel Stephane Grappelli
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen - bass
StTphane Grappelli - vocals, violin
Svend Asmussen - vocals, violin
Erik Schmidt - double bass
Ole Molin - guitar
William Schiopffe - drums
Jorn Grauengaard
Bjarne Andersen - drums
Jorgen Grauengaard - guitar
Additional Info Denmark
Svend Asmussen / Stephane Grappelli Two Of A Kind Songs


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Windows MediaRealAudio Media1.Honeysuckle Rose
Windows MediaRealAudio Media2.Blue Lady
Windows MediaRealAudio Media3.So Sorry
Windows MediaRealAudio Media4.Twins
Windows MediaRealAudio Media5.Satin Doll
Windows MediaRealAudio Media6.Love Is Back
Windows MediaRealAudio Media7.Someone to Watch Over
Windows MediaRealAudio Media8.Parisian Thoroughfare
Windows MediaRealAudio Media9.Honeysuckle Rose
Windows MediaRealAudio Media10.Someone to Watch Over Me
Windows MediaRealAudio Media11.Satin Doll
Windows MediaRealAudio Media12.Crazy Rhythm

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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!
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