“Initially published in the 80ies, these recordings (a Radio France Internationale production) invite us to penetrate the intimacy of the poetic creation. The first two CDs present the founders of the “Negritude” (Leopold Sedar Senghor, Jacques Rabemananjara) and the third CD is made of sound archives from Tchicaya U Tam’si who (one generation later) invented modern African poetry. Features archives of interviews and readings. In French” Patrick Fremeaux

This CD presents the legendary Claude Bolling playing ragtime and boogie music by composers such as Scott Joplin, Bix Beiderbecke and others - it also contains many songs written by Bolling. Features the songs "Modernistic Rag," "Country Club," "Gladiolus Rag," "My Pet," "In a Mist," "Carolina Shout," "The Jazz Master," "Louisiana Glide," "Triplets Bass Boogie," "Just Jokin'," and others.

This Swiss group unites three keyboards, a trumpet and flugelhorn, and speaks a language which is both airy and exacting as regards harmony. The various shades of each instrument have been developed resulting in lightness, the ultimate challenge in acoustic music.

This 4 CD set offers an introduction to political philosophy, focused on the notion of Authority. Spoken by famed philosopher Pierre-Henri Tavoillot. In French.

“There will never be an ending perfor mance for him, because his constant desire was to make every musical moment one of sincere warmth and beauty...” Quincy JONES Fremeaux & Associes’ « Quintessence » products have undergone an analogical and digital restoration process which is recognized throughout the world. Each 2 CD set edition includes liner notes in English as well as a guarantee.

The second record made by Romane as a leader confirmed his incomparable talent and showed his aptitude forpaying tribute to tradition – in a very “Quintette du Hot Club de France” manner – in a modernised form rewritten for contemporary consumption. In this album, Romane’s compositions (today standards in the genre) are magnified by the presence of Florin Niculescu, who drives Swing back into its rightful corner while forcing Romane to nothing short of excellence. Benjamin GOLDENSTEIN & Patrick FReMEAUX

It’s no easy matter to take a fi rm hold on the universe of Fats Waller, one of the most influential pianists in jazz history and a man whose aura is a legend. But Marc Benham is no beginner. His fi rst record “Herbst”, FA 578, was made under the aegis of Martial Solal and the critics gave it unanimous praise, making Benham a new fi gure to be reckoned with in jazz piano. With an imprint between stride, modern jazz and classical piano, Benham stands out with fi re and refl exion, his piano twisting and turning to navigate through a variety of melodious, limpid phrases with an exceptional sense of harmony and superb technique. Opening up all kinds of possibilities, Marc Benham’s vision of his heritage is a foundation for his inexhaustible creativity: more than a tribute, this solo-piano record hovers suspended in the ether where the frontiers of space and time come together. Augustin BONDOUX & Patrick FReMEAUX

“Run the risk of being perfect? Luckily, Sassy Sarah also knew – better than a good many others – how to bring her desire for respectability close to the precipice, and even, from time to time, give it a solid heave over the edge.” Alain GERBER Fremeaux & Associes’ « Quintessence » products have undergone an analogical and digital restoration process which is recognized throughout the world. Each 2 CD set edition includes liner notes in English as well as a guarantee. This 2 CD set presents a selection of the best recordings by Sarah Vaughan between 1950 and 1961.

"Philippe Petit and Eric Dervieu, along with Marc Fosset and under his direction, are gathered in a forceful and cohesive trio. Since the fifteen years he spent next to Stephane Grappelli, since his records with Patrice Caratini then Marcel Azzola, Marc Fosset has been considered as one of the best jazz guitar players, with a swing worthy of both Wes Montgomery and Georges Benson, a work on harmony up to that of a Joe Pass or remembering Tal Farlow. As his records are few, each production of his is warmly expected; what is more, this new trio guitar-Hammondorgan-drums displays a remarquable complicity, spreads to the very roots of groove, and plainly delivers a masterly jazz lesson." Benjamin Goldenstein & Patrick Fremeaux

In this 2 CD set, Michel Onfray, the well-known french philosopher, uses his natural outspokenness in order to decode Contemporary Art. A two hours public conference in French, produced by Fremeaux & Associes and Francois LAPEROU for Arte-Filosofia.

"The compositions of Marc Deschamps weave together to form a poetic universe: their successive themes recall the sensual harmony of a romantic piano, the impish ditties of an Erik Satie, or the crystal-clear elegance one associates with a Keith Jarrett. His scores have provided rhythms for many films made for television and the cinema, and they’ve earned him an enviable reputation: the only thing missing was a trio-recording of his own that featured all his influences. ’Sucre sale’, recorded with Pierre Guillemant and Vincent Cordelette, does justice to his many talents both as a composer and as a pianist: it’s the consecration of a new name in the history of the piano, a man writing a new chapter on this in-between genre featuring intimist jazz and spellbinding background-music." Benjamin GOLDENSTEIN & Patrick FReMEAUX

This 3-CD box set is devoted to the Free French Forces of World War II. It delivers historical recordings and testimonies of former FFF men, collected during the last 50 years. These 3 hours of oral history represent an unique source of information on these discreet heroes who risked their life for their country 60 years ago.

Rumba “was the island-scent that inundated America in the Twenties”, so say the authors of this selection! This CD belongs to the “Dance Master Classics” anthology, a collection of 20 discs compiled by specialists in each of dancing’s domains. Gathered here in almost exhaustive fashion for the very first time, this a panorama of the best titles in dancehistory, grouped by aesthetic form, follow one special guiding principle: to magnify the relationship between dancers and music. Noël HERVe & Patrick FReMEAUX

“It would be inexact to say that you caused poetry to descend into the streets, for your prodigy is that your songs grow there as if the pavement were grass in April (…) This record is made of a gold of which you will forever remain the young and mysterious alchemist. On this day of Saint Charles, I hand it to you and embrace you.” Jean COCTEAU (giving a gold record to Charles Trenet on November 6th 1955)

"A truly deserved album by Marcia Maria published by Fremeaux & Associes! A blend of various forms of culture, the fusion of popular and refined music, the merging of jazz and world music. Marcia Maria created her style combining the musical heritage upheld by Fremeaux & Associes. When she arrived in France in the early eighties, Marcia Maria was already a star in her country, where her ‘samba-funk’ ranked her among the top artists and she was billed in the greatest European halls and festivals: Vienna, Nice and the Umbria Jazz Festival. In 1987, and thanks to Yves Chamberland, she cut an album with some of France’s best jazzmen: Andre Ceccarelli, Jean-Marc Jafet and Robert Persi. Today, we proudly present Brasil Nativo, brimming with fire and feeling, depth and joy." Patrick Fremeaux