Romane & Stochelo Rosenberg
Gypsy Guitar Masters - Integrale Romane Vol. 11
The strings of Stochelo Rosenberg and Romane were crossing paths for the third time here, but this is a live recording made in 2005, and it demonstrates the empathy that exists between two musicians playing at their peak. Available as a CD+DVD set, it also provides the opportunity to enjoy a 52' documentary fi lmed by Sophie Paviot, together with bonus tracks and `behind the scenes' details. The set also includes a 30' video of the concert, making this a must-have addition for every collector and fan of the genre. Augustin BONDOUX As the publisher of the complete recordings of Django Reinhardt _ the set is a work of reference with 40CDs and booklets totalling 760 pages _ FrEmeaux & AssociEs today counts as one of the premier independent producers of gypsy jazz. This genre, as erudite and technical as it is generous and approachable, demonstrates the cultural and musicological richness of the gypsy contribution to western culture. Romane is one of their most eminent representatives and his compositions have become genuine standards. FrEmeaux & AssociEs celebrates the work of this guitarist in a collection covering his entire career as a recording-artist, available to the public as a "Complete Works" set with Gypsy Guitar Masters as its eleventh volume. Patrick FREMEAUX