Jean-Pierre Sasson Portrait of An Unsung Jazz Guitarist (2-CD) for Sale

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Jean-Pierre Sasson Portrait of An Unsung Jazz Guitarist (2-CD) For Sale

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Jean-Pierre Sasson Portrait of An Unsung Jazz Guitarist (2-CD):
$24.99

Personnel:

Jean-Pierre Sasson (g), Alex Caturegly,Harry Cooper, Raymond Cicurel, Bill Coleman, Roger Guérin (tp), ChristianKellens (tb), Hubert Rostaing, Maurice Meunier (cl), Chico Christobal, GeorgeKennedy (as), Cleo Plateaux, Frank 'Big Boy' Goodie, Guy Lafitte, LuckyThompson (ts), Paul Goudeau, Michel de Villers (bs), Bernard Peiffer, EddieBarclay, Jack Diéval, Eddie Bernard, Charlie Lewis, André Persiany, MartialSolal, Jean-Paul Mengeon, Gerard Gustin (p), Michel Hausser (vib), Sacha Distel(g), Lucien Simoëns, Emmanuel Soudieux, Georges Hadjo, Guy de Fatto, Jean-MarieIngrand, Guy Pedersen, Charlie Blareau, Paul Rovere, Benoit Quersin (b), ArmandMolinetti, Ivan Levine, André Jourdan, Gaston Leonard, Benny Bennett, GérardPochonet, Bernard Planchenault, André Baptiste 'Mac-Kac' Reilles, ChristianGarros (d), Jack Vermont, Louie Williams (vcl)

Jean-Pierre Sasson (1918-1999) was amagnificent yet often overlooked figure in the history of French jazz guitar.Despite his remarkable contributions during the golden era of French jazz inthe 1950s, Sasson's legacy has sadly faded from memory.

In 1939, he took his first steps into theprofessional music scene, initially drawn to the strong personality of DjangoReinhardt, but ultimately developing his style based on the schools of TeddyBunn and Al Casey. Listening to them, Sasson learned to interpret the blueswith an authentically black spirit.

Amid the upheavals of World War II, Sassonmoved to London in 1940, where he continued to interact with the English jazzscene until he joined the R.A.F., serving as captain-pilot until the end ofWorld War II. Upon returning to France in 1946, Sasson was captivated byCharlie Christian's electrically amplified guitar and his single-string solotechnique, marking a crucial moment in Sasson's musical evolution. Later, inthe early 1950s, Sasson did not evade the significant influence, both in termsof rhythm and harmony, that Jimmy Raney and Tal Farlow exerted on many Frenchguitarists and modern jazz in general. Nevertheless, Sasson gradually distancedhimself from these influences to forge his own versatile path.

As a jazzman, Sasson's significant qualitylay in an attack that is both flexible and incisive, generating swing withgreat ease of execution. His delightful sound evolved somewhat over the years,parallel to his evolving style. His entire approach was dedicated to oneobjective: producing swing.

The guitarist with the most recorded jazzsessions in France, Jean-Pierre Sasson, is featured in this CD set, presentingtasteful standards and casual originals that offer a variety of tempos andmoods. Listeners can trace the evolution of his playing across the differentensembles featured on these recordings. This collection provides an inspiringexperience and serves as a deserved tribute dedicated to showcasing themusicianship of Jean-Pierre Sasson.

—Jordi Pujol

TRACKLIST

CD 1:

01. Blues in the Night (Arlen-Mercer) 3:06

02. Mop Mop (Coleman Hawkins) 2:44

03. Hit that Jive, Jack (Alston-Tolbert)2:43

04. Byas-A-Drink (Don Byas) 2:13

05. Red Boogie Woogie (Jack Dieval) 2:35

06. Good Time Blues (Traditional) 3:29

07. Old Time Blues (Traditional) 2:42

08. Just Another Blues (Lewis-Goudie) 3:22

09. Tea for Two (Youmans-Caesar) 2:51

10. Jumpin' at Pleyel (Bill Coleman) 2:37

11. Montana Jump (Jean-Pierre Sasson) 2:25

12. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Kern-Harbach)2:46

13. Pas si “cool” que ça (Jean-PierreSasson) 2:14

14. Melancholy Baby (McHugh-Fields) 2:46

15. Blues avec Pepe (Jean-Pierre Sasson)3:17

16. Minor Swing (Django Reinhardt) 2:59

17. Artillerie lourde (Django Reinhardt)4:17

18. Crépuscule (Django Reinhardt) 3:43

19. Swing 42 (Django Reinhardt) 3:24

20. Swing from Paris (Django Reinhardt)3:33

21. I Remember Django (Jean-Pierre Sasson)4:27

22. Blues for Ike (Django Reinhardt) 5:40

23. Summertime (Gershwin-Heyward) 2:24

24. Portrait of Django (Jean-Pierre Sasson)2:28

25. The High and the Mighty (DimitryTiomkin) 2:39

26. There's a Small Hotel (Rodgers-Hart)2:25

CD 2:

01. Once in A While (Green-Edwards) 2:27

02. Someone to Watch Over Me (G. & I.Gershwin) 2:05

03. Almost Like Being in Love(Loewe-Lerner) 2:51

04. Tenderly (Gross-Lawrence) 3:00

05. Fascinating Blues (Jean-Pierre Sasson)3:29

06. “Sass” Is Groovy (Jean-Pierre Sasson)2:18

07. Slightly Old Fashioned (Jean-PierreSasson) 3:06

08. Studio “B” (Jean-Pierre Sasson) 3:15

09. Blues in Yellow (Michel De Villers)3:43

10. Pickin' in “E” Flat (Jean-PierreSasson) 2:07

11. Montana Jump (Jean-Pierre Sasson) 3:29

12. Slalom Geant (Jean-Pierre Sasson) 3:22

13. Interpellation (Unknown) 3:08

14. Véritablement vieux style (Unknown)2:59

15. Artillerie lourde (Django Reinhardt)2:42

16. Mon petit Meunier (Jean-Pierre Sasson)3:50

17. You Are My Dream (Jean-Pierre Sasson)5:08

18. Lucky Strikes (Jean-Pierre Sasson) 2:49

19. My Love Supreme (Jean-Pierre Sasson)2:22

20. Two Guitar Blues (Jean-Pierre Sasson)3:07

21. Joan (Jean-Pierre Sasson) 2:33

22. Goofy the Cat (Sacha Distel) 3:32

23. Winter Holiday (Jean-Pierre Sasson)2:40

ALBUM DETAILS

Sources CD 1:

Track #1, Blue Star BS Nº21 (78 rpm)

Tracks #2 & 3, Blue Star BS Nº36 &35 (78 rpm)

Tracks #4 & 5, Blue Star BS Nº52 &51 (78 rpm)

Tracks #6 & 7, Blue Star BS Nº58 (78rpm)

Tracks #8 & 9, Swing 273 & 285 (78rpm)

Track #10, Philips 72043 (78 rpm)

Tracks #11-15, EKO LV 1 (33 rpm 10” LP)

Tracks #16, 17 & 22, Ducretet-Thomson46 V 067 (45 rpm 7” EP)

Tracks #18-21, Ducretet-Thomson 46 V 097(45 rpm 7” EP)

Tracks #23-26, La Voix de son Maitre EMF 49(45 rpm 7” EP)

Sources CD 2:

Tracks #1-4, La Voix de son Maitre EMF 61(45 rpm 7” EP)

Tracks #5-12, Columbia FP 1057 (33 rpm 10”LP)

Tracks #13-16, "Piano Parade” radiobroadcast

Tracks #17-19, Columbia ESDF 1105 (45 rpm7” EP)

Tracks #20-23, Columbia ESDF 1111 (45 rpm7” EP)

Note: On the cover and on the labels of theoriginal Columbia album FP 1057,

the tune "Montana Jump" (#11) wasincorrectly listed as "Montan Jam"

Personnel CD 1:

#1: Chico Christobal and His Boys

Alex Caturegly, trumpet; Hubert Rostaign,clarinet; Chico Christobal, alto sax; Cleo Plateaux, tenor sax; Paul Goudeau,baritone sax; Bernard Peiffer, piano; Jean-Pierre Sasson, guitar; LucienSimoëns, bass; Armand Molinetti, drums; Jack Vermont, vocal.

Paris, December 1, 1946

#2-3: Harry Cooper Quintet

Harry Cooper, trumpet; Eddie Barclay,piano; Jean-Pierre Sasson, guitar; Emmanuel Soudieux, bass; Ivan Levine, drums;Louie Williams, vocal (#3).

Paris, May10, 1947

#4-5: Jack Diéval and his Quintet

Hubert Rostaing, clarinet; Jack Diéval,piano; Jean-Pierre Sasson, guitar; Lucien Simoëns, bass; André Jourdan, drums.

Paris, September 23, 1947

#6-7: New Stars of Hot Club de France

Raymond Cicurel, trumpet; Maurice Meunier,clarinet; Eddie Bernard, piano; Jean-Pierre Sasson, guitar; Georges Hadjo,bass; Gaston Leonard, drums.

Paris, October 10, 1947

#8-9: Jam Session

Raymond Circurel, trumpet; George Kennedy,alto sax; Frank “Big Boy” Goodie, tenor sax; Charlie Lewis, piano; Jean-PierreSasson, guitar; Georges Hadjo, bass; Benny Bennett, drums.

Paris, December 16, 1947

#10: Bill Coleman Quartet

Bill Coleman, trumpet; Jean-Pierre Sasson,guitar, Guy de Fatto, bass;

Gerard “Dave” Pochonet, drums.

Paris, November 9, 1951

#11-15: Jean-Pierre Sasson Quartette

André Persiany, piano; Jean-Pierre Sasson,guitar; Jean-Marie Ingrand, bass;

Bernard Planchenault, drums.

Paris, October 1952

#16-22: Jean-Pierre Sasson and hisEnsemble

Guy Lafitte, tenor sax; Martial Solal,piano; Jean-Pierre Sasson, guitar;

Guy Pedersen, bass; André"MacKac" Reilles, drums.

Paris, December 7, 1954

#23-26: Jean-Pierre Sasson and hisOrchestra

Jean-Pierre Sasson, lead guitar;accompanied by unknown personnel.

Paris, 1955

Personnel CD 2:

#1-4: Jean-Pierre Sasson and hisQuartette

Jean-Pierre Sasson, guitar & arranger;Michel Hausser, vibes; Jean-Paul Mengeon,

piano & arranger; Charlie Blareau,bass; Gérard Pochonet, drums.

Paris, April 6, 1955

#5-12: Jean-Pierre Sasson and hisOrchestra

Roger Guérin, trumpet; Christian Kellens,trombone; Guy Lafitte, tenor sax; Michel de Villers, alto & baritone sax;Andre Persiany, piano & arranger; Jean-Pierre Sasson, guitar; Guy Pedersen,bass; André Baptiste “Mac Kac” Reilles, drums.

Paris, May 27, 1955

#13-16: Jean-Pierre Sasson Quartette

Jean-Pierre Sasson, guitar; Gerard Gustin,piano; Guy Pedersen (b);

André Baptiste “Mac Kac” Reilles, drums.

R.T.F. Studios, Paris, October 26[#13-14], December 7 [#15], December 21 [#16], 1955

#17-19: Jean-Pierre Sasson Trio withLucky Thompson

Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Jean-PierreSasson, guitar; Paul Rovere, bass;

Gérard “Dave” Pochonet, drums.

Paris, March 27, 1956

#20-23: Jean-Pierre Sasson with SachaDistel

Jean-Pierre Sasson, Sacha Distel, guitars:Benoit Quersin, bass; Christian Garros, drums.

Paris, April 10, 1956