Artist: Richard Galliano
Title Of Album: Gallianissimo! The Best Of Richard Galliano
Year Of Release: June 12, 2001
Label: Dreyfus
Genre: Jazz, Tango, Instrumental
Quality/Bitrate: MP3 / 160 kbps / 44.1 Khz / Joint Stereo
Total Time: 71 min
Total Size: 79.8 mb


The accordion is often thought of in jazz as either a joke or a novelty, but there have been a limited number of talented practitioners including, in recent times, Richard Galliano. This best-of collection draws its material from a 16-year period, featuring Galliano on 15 selections, ten of which are his originals. The music ranges from straight-ahead and tangos to mood music and folkish songs. Guitarist Bireli Lagrene and Toots Thielemans on harmonica are among the most prominent sidemen, but Galliano's surprisingly versatile accordion is the main star. This set serves as an excellent introduction to Richard Galliano's music and sound.


Personnel
Al Foster
Pierre Michelot
Richard Galliano - accordion
Palle Danielsson
Daniel Humair
Jean-Marc Jafet - bass
Jean-Francois Jenny-Clark

Also:
Toots Thielemans, Joey Baron, George Mraz, Bireli Lagrene, Michel Portal





Tracklist
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1. New York Tango (4:08)
2. Viaggio (7:02)
3. Spleen (5:06)
4. Tango pour Claude (4:11)
5. La Javanaise (5:48)
6. Leo, estante num instante (4:50)
7. Oblivion (3:33)
8. Laurita (3:44)
9. Waltz for Nicky (3:23)
10. Invierno portenho (6:49)
11. J.F. (5:47)
12. Caruso (3:33)
13. Fou rire (4:19)
14. La valse a Margaux (3:41)
15. Giselle (5:06)