A changing American youth expresses its conquest of freedom by dancing with vehemence to Rock ‘n Roll. 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

An exceptional document: Trenet’s very first sizeable one-man show held at the TheAtre de l’Etoile in 1947, previously believed to have disappeared into thin air. It has at long last been retrieved and is now released in its entirety.

Jazz is no more a reserved district, a gheto of world music.

The story of the Titanic told to children - from 7 years old on. A true sound-show with both suspense and history. Told in French by the great actor Jacques Perrin and 30 other actors, in a musical atmosphere specially created for children.

edith Piaf is the most fascinating French singer. Her songs have circled the globe and today they belong to our worldheritage. This set contains the most beautiful versions of her greatest hits, recorded live in Paris between 1958 and 1962. The set contains historic period-documents (audio conversations with Jean Cocteau, Joseph Kessel or Pierre Brasseur, or in duo with Jacques Prevert, etc.). A booklet written by Martin Penet, a great Piaf specialist and French song-historian, accompanies the contents. Patrick FReMEAUX The Live in Paris collection by Michel Brillie allows listeners to hear previously-unreleased recordings (made at concerts and private- or radio-sessions) by the great 20th stars in jazz, rock & roll and song. These “live” takes, and the artists’ rapport with their audiences, gives these performances an additional soul and sensibility in counterpoint to the rigorous demands of studio recordings. Particular care was taken when restoring the sound of these tapes in order to meet CD standards while preserving the original colours of the period. Patrick FReMEAUX & Gilles PeTARD

(2-CD set) Features two conferences made by Guy Dumur in 1959 and 1991 on Jean Vilar and William Shakespeare. Guy Dumur was one of the greatest specialist of Theater, friend with Jean Vilar (the founder of the Festival d'Avignon), recognized by Jack Lang (former Minister of Culture), he was one of the most brilliant intellectuals to promote the art of theater.

La cantate 51 de J.S. Bach et l’œuvre de Scarlatti “Sur les rives du Tibre” ont l’interêt commun ou l’handicap de marier trompette et soprano et donc de solliciter leurs capacites! Le trompette est Guy Touvron connu pour sa presence exceptionnelle, la so

From free improvisation to contemporary or ethnic music, Sylvain Kassap explores a world that is rich in color and finesse, animated by an unquenchable spirit of freedom. Features Sylvain Kassap on the clarinet, Didier Petit on cello and voices, Helene Labarriere on the doublebass and Edward Perraud on drums and percussion.

“Felicitations to all concerned in the creation of this marvellous album! What a great endeavour! And what a treat! Bravo to all!” Jon HENDRICKS, author of the lyrics, founder of the Hendricks-Lambert-Ross Trio "Claude Tissendier offers a new reading of the legendary repertoire of Count Basie; adapted for song, the music was made immortal by Jon Hendricks with Dave Lambert & Annie Ross, and also by Ella Fitzgerald. Not forgetting, of course, Mimi Perrin and the Double Six groups who, following the international success of the Hendricks, Lambert & Ross Trio’s Sing a Song of Basie, appeared all over the world singing the exceptional arrangements of Quincy Jones. Claude Tissendier formed an Octet that has the power of a big band; with them, he pays tribute to Basie, and to the arrangers who helped create his legend: Neal Hefti, Jon Hendricks – and Claude Nougaro! His orchestra is a jewel-box for an exceptional vocal duo: Michele Hendricks – Jon's daughter – and Marc Thomas." Patrick FReMEAUX, l’editeur Claude Tissendier "Countissimo": Nicolas Peslier (g.) - Sylvain Glevarec (dms) - Gilles Berthenet (tp) - Francois Penot (t.sax) - Olivier Defaÿs (b.sax) Jean-Pierre Rebillard (cb) - Claude Tissendier (cl./lead) - Michele Hendricks & Marc Thomas: (voc.) - Jacques Schneck (p.) 1. Everyday, I have the Blues (P. Chapman – P. Chapman, J. Hendricks) 4’49; 2. Swingin’ The Blues (E. Durham – E. Durham, J. Hendricks) 4’07; 3. Shiny Stockings (F. Foster – J. Hendricks) 6’09; 4. Whirlybird (N. Hefti – J. Hendricks) 4’00; 5. Count Basie (Lil’ Darlin’) (N. Hefti – J. Hendricks) 4’55; 6. April in Paris (V. Duke – E.Y. Harburg, J. Hendricks) 3’57; 7. Little Pony (N. Hefti – J. Hendricks) 3’22; 8. Dansez sur moi (girl talk) (N. Hefti – B. Troup, adapt. Nougaro) 3’41; 9. Fiesta in Blue (J. Mundy – J. Hendricks, D. Lambert) 3’18; 10. It’s Sand, Man (E. Lewis – J. Hendricks, D. Lambert) 4’01; 11. (Just) after supper (N. Hefti – M. Hendricks) 4’50; 12. Cute (N. Hefti – S. Styne) 4’06; 13. Jumpin’at The Woodside (C. Basie – J. Hendricks) 4’26; 14. One O’Clock Jump (C. Basie – J. Hendricks) 3’12.

This 4 CD set delivers a complete course held in French by CAROLE TALON-HUGON, a famous French historian of art and philosopher. A unique approach on the evolution of art (poetry, sculpture, concept of beauty, etc.) during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance , which mixes Philosophy, Art and History.

In French. This 3 CD boxset comes after FMX171, dedicated to the Great War, and features almost 180 testimonies of actors, witnesses and survivor of World War I. The records deliver circa 4 hours of interviews, sound archives, historical recordings of the major historical character of this tragic event, from the politician to the soldiers, their families, friends, etc. A living history of a piece of european - and worldwide - history.

"All things considered, what is played out in this music is the miracle of a perfect naturalness that carried innovation nonetheless; it was a vector for striking listeners dumb. Fecun dity, disturbance, unconventionality, mystery and fantasy in the clothes of the familiar." 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 present a selection of the best recordings by Horace Silver between 1952 and 1959.

This is the third volume of Fremeaux's new collection, about French History. Directed by Claude Gauvard, an esteemed historian and college Professor, in coedition with famed editor "Presses Universitaires de France" (PUF), this collection proposes historical lectures on French history by the best specialists of the different periods. In this 4 CDs boxed set Claude GAUVARD tells us the history of France during the Hundred Years' War.

Tony Murena has a choice seat in the accordionists’ Hall of Fame. Together with Gus Viseur and Jo Privat he “renovated” the musette style: his feeling for jazz and his associations with the great gypsy guitarists (Django Reinhardt, the Ferret brothers…) made Tony Murena one of the greatest “swing musette” stars. His quintessential recordings have been gathered by Francis Couvreux in a 3CD boxed-set featuring 72 titles made in the Golden Age of Swing of Tony Murena, the “gentleman and accordionist”. Patrick Fremeaux

Horace Silver was the co-founder of the Jazz Messengers (with Art Blakey), and he was a pianist who left an indelible mark on the history of jazz. An unavoidable fi gurehead in the ‘hard bop’ and ‘soul jazz’ movements (which he helped to initiate), at the turn of the Sixties he was one of the major artists to record for Blue Note. This album of his fi rst concert in Paris – issued here for the very fi rst time on CD — includes a tasty version of his hit Senor Blues, the cornerstone of the funky soul jazz to come. Patrick FReMEAUX The Live in Paris collection by Michel Brillie allows listeners to hear previously-unreleased recordings (made at concerts and private- or radio-sessions) by the great 20th stars in jazz, rock & roll and song. These “live” takes, and the artists’ rapport with their audiences, gives these performances an additional soul and sensibility in counterpoint to the rigorous demands of studio recordings. Particular care was taken when restoring the sound of these tapes in order to meet CD standards while preserving the original colours of the period. Patrick FReMEAUX & Gilles PeTARD