This 16 CD boxsed set delivers the complete reading of "Tristes Tropiques", a masterpiece by the anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss. The book documents his travels and anthropological work. The title was translated into English by John Russell as "A World on the Wane". Read in French by famed actor Jean-Pierre Lorit.

With this magnificent tribute to Duke Ellington, Claude Bolling has seemingly achieved the impossible; a powerful, blow-by-blow commentary on the very substance of the Ellington achievements. The warmth is present, as is that relaxed, unmistakable swing, and also the solo contributions from the Bolling entourage come so close to the classic creations of the original men. Yes, this is surely a memorable release, never let's up for one instant on the responsibility for recreating, with such exactness, the sounds of the incomparable Duke and his unique company of performers. A distinctly superior act of homage all round... - Ken Rattenbuty.

(2-CD set) During it's classic period, jazz saw the emergence of numerous regular small formations which successfully encouraged improvisation, enabling their best soloists a freedom of expression without any of the constraints of a big band. Jacques Morgantini allows us to discover this decisive period in the evolution of Jazz with this 36 track CD set featuring Fats Waller, Louis Jordan, Bennie Goodman, Albert Ammons, Amos Milburn, Django Reinhardt, Eddie Durham, Roy Eldridge, Louis Armstrong and many more artists. Includes a 32 page booklet.

Bussy Rabutin who was the cousin of Madame de Sevigne, is a famous memoirist and libertine during the reign of Louis XIV. He was a member of the French Academy and a prominent French writer during the 17th century.

This 3 CD set delivers the reading of "Tartarin sur les Alpes": the adventures of one of the legend of our literature in mid-19th century's Provence. This book continues Alphnse Daudet's master piece "Tartarin de Tarascon" with the adventures of Tartarin in the Alps. Sort of a loud-speaking Don Quichotte, Tartarin de Tarascon represents the archetype of the Meridional in our literature: exuberant, odd, and irresistebly engaging. This 3 CD box set features an historic reading for the French National Broadcasting by Henri Vibert in 1956. French Audiobook.

French jazz bassist Didier Levallet presents the songs "Eurydice," "La Ligne Claire," "Chanson de Mars," "Out Of...," "Blue Berlin," "Stu," "Un Gospel." Features Pierre Aubert, Dominique Pifarely, Jean-Charles Capon, Lionel Benhamou and Francois Couturier.

"This boxed set of three outstanding CDs comprises 11 unissued titles, including La Belle Arabelle, and two public concerts never before issued on compact disc. Jean Buzelin and Marc Monneraye breathe new life into the Freres Jacques' first recitals, enabling the listener to fully appreciate the early days and rapid rise of a group whose unbelievably dynamic stage performances became a legend." Patrick FReMEAUX

“Balzac’s “Comedie Humaine” (The Human Comedy) is a vast description of French 19th century’s society. The purpose proceeds from an analogy between Mankind and Nature: our society being the prolongation of the natural order. In "Cesar Birotteau", Balzac describes marvellously the merchant bourgeoisie's way of life of a Parisian perfumier who loses his goods after starting a vast speculation business. In French

This 4 CDs boxed set delivers a major writing of one of our greatest poets: Charles Baudelaire. With his “Petits Poemes en prose” (also entitled: “Le Spleen de Paris”), published in the second half of 19th century, Baudelaire had a decisive influence on the entire French poetry. Read in French by Michel Piccoli. French audiobook.

This 2 CD set delivers Jean-Pierre Lorit reader of a selection of work by Emile Chartier (commonly known as Alain), a French philosopher, famous author of the “Propos”, short articles written for daily newspaper, inspired by both actuality and Alain’s own thoughts. Audiobook in French.

(3-CD Set) the character of Tartarin de Tarascon became a legend of literature and mid-19th century Provence. A major book by Alphonse Daudet (author of "Les Letters de Mon Moulin"), Tartarin de Tarascon describes the adventures of this citizen of Tarascon, little city of the French "Midi" (south of France), his ability to speak loud and to boast of his imaginary adventures. A sort of loud-speaking Don Quixote, Tartarin de Tarascon represents the archetype of the Meridional in our literature: exuberant, odd, and irresistibly engaging. This 3 CD box set features an historic reading for the French National Broadcasting by Henri Vibert in 1956.

"This CD delivers an interpretation of Jarry's major work "Ubu roi" by Judith Magre and Michel Aumont surrounded by an original music composed by Vincent Bouchot. A genuine performance of one of the founder work of modern theatre writing. Audiobook in French." Claude Colombini Fremeaux

This 4 CD audiobook features the reading of Paul et Virginie, Bernardin de Saint Pierre's masterpiece, interpreted by Marie-Christine Barrault. In French.

(3-CD set) This collection of recordings demonstrate the works of an author, those of the master of argentinean jazz, Santos Chillemi, who "doesn't pretend to create, but who really goes about it". Featuring: Eddie Gomez - Peter Erskine - Louis Sclavis - Juan Jose Mosalini - Pierre Blanchard - Francois Verly - Philippe Talet - Alma Rosa - David Pouradier Duteil - Michel Benita - Eric Seva. Includes a 16 page booklet with both French and English notes.

« "Jacques le fataliste" is one of the most important work of French literature. With an amazing modernity, Denis Diderot, plays both with its characters and with the reader of this unclassifiable book written between1771 and his death, in 1796. Audiobook written in French by idier Bezace. » Claude Colombini-Fremeaux