Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Paris
Putumayo, 2021
8/10
Listen to Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Paris
The Putumayo label has assembled yet another fantastic collection of rare and inviting songs, as Acoustic Paris offers 10 tracks of French chansons and manouche jazz from some very talented artists.
Pomplamoose’s “Je Me Suis Fait Tout Petit” opens the listen with charming guitar and seductive singing for the melodic and pop friendly version of the French classic, and “Un Bateau Une Ile” follows with warm piano and expressive singing thanks to Daniel Roure.
Further down the line, the playful accordion of “Je Viens Vers Toi” pairs well with the sophisticated violin from Baguette Quartette, while Lollo Meier’s “La Route de Paris” showcases intricate and memorable guitar playing across the radiant climate.
Nearing the end, “J’attendrai”, by Swing de Gitanes, has the Israeli trio putting their inimitable spin on the French jazz, and Alain Schneider’s “Va Oú Le Vent Te Méne” exits the listen with a breezy and poetic duet that resonates much culture.
A worldly listen that captures the personality of the bustling streets of Paris, the tracks here explore both vintage and current music and culture, and certainly embraces the magic of the city in a way that only truly substantial song craft can.
Travels well with: Jazz Christmas; Putumayo World Cafe