This is the first album from Do Montebello, an artist with a nomad soul whose sensitive, dreamily poetic songs raise deep questions for humanity about our relationships with the world and life. The production owes much to the talent and rigour of Jean Louis Wiart (AxolOtl Jazz), and Do Montebello is accompanied here by guitarist and arranger Sergio Farias (Edu Lobo, Márcio Faraco, Dominique Fillon, Sanseverino), and pianist Patrick Favre (cf. “Valse nomade”, “Humanidade” and “Origines”, on the La Lichere label). A rare record, precise, voluptuous, organic and ethereal, which cradles the listener in songs whose savours lie at the confines of jazz and Brazilian music. Augustin BONDOUX

“Between generosity and timidity, fidelity to the roots of the gypsy swing and need to conquer new territories, this Selmer style playing guitarist is distinguishable from any others by his unique sensitivity and audacity. Long-time well known from the gypsy style lovers in Paris, Rodolphe recorded his first CD in year 2001. His « Hommage to Georges Brassens », fruit of an eclectic and very personal swing, achieved an amazing success in France, while we were commemorating the 20 years anniversary of the great poet’s death. 15 000 sold CDs later, Rodolphe reunited his team to record another rare beauty. « Gypsy Swing Guitar », his second CD, recorded in 2003 (with already legendary jazzmen Christian Escoude and Florin Nicolescu), is really impressive by its inspiration, its innovation and its repertoire. A musician that sounds like no-one else: this hard-to-achieve definition of a true jazz player! In this new opus, Rodolphe Raffalli continues his tribute to Georges Brassens with new titles and new arrangements, like “La Mauvaise Reputation” in the gypsy bossa style or a “Chanson pour l’Auvergnat” in the alsacian very swinging way of playing! A new monument!” Patrick Fremeaux & Benjamin Goldenstein

This work of a few hours to deliver an almost complete history of political Islam. This ideology which was born and which has evolved in the shadow of the Great History of Muslim civilization has been nourished, in each era, by particular contexts and internal struggles. Commonly called Islamism, this thought - which instrumentalizes literalist readings of the Islamic corpus - is little known. This set allows us to better understand it's origins, to know the ideologues and theorists who popularized it and who propagated it." (Mohamed SIFAOUI) Mohamed Sifaoui, journalist and writer, specializes in issues of political Islam and terrorism. In clear and precise language, he tells us about the history of political Islam, transmits to us the results of his research for more than 30 years.

Spearheading the young generation in Lorraine, international icon Samson Schmitt is one of the most eminent gypsy guitarists of today, Samson has had music in his blood since birth, and it shows. His universe reflects the very essence of gypsy jazz: music anchored by deep roots, profoundly human and altruistic, yet modern and in perfect tune with its times. The guitarist’s characteristic imprint lies as much in the aerial virtuosity of his phrasing and generous compositions as it does in the way he shares those qualities with the accompanists featured alongside him, including such unavoidable figures as Gino Roman, Mayo Hubert and Ludovic Beier. Augustin BONDOUX

"Rodolphe Raffalli goes back to his roots, returning to his first love and the exceptional musical fusion which characterizes his singularity: jazz, classical music and South American sounds. Rodolph entered the studios with completely new quartet, enabling him to bond once again with his musical pathway: South American music, classical harmony and the swinging rhythms of jazz. Backed by the zeal of pianist Joël Bouquet, the sensitivity of bassist Claude Mouton, the Latin originality of percussionist Abraham ‘Manfa’ Mansfarroll, Rodolphe Raffalli conveys his extraordinary sense of perception and array of colours."

(2-CD set) "I soon realized that I had to have my own voice, whatever it was". Miles Davis - TRACK LISTING: NOW'S THE TIME BILLIE'S BOUNCE CHERYL BUZZY MILESTONES HALF NELSON DEWEY SQUARE BIRD OF PARADISE BIRD OF PARADISE QUASIMODO S'IL VOUS PLAIT AH-LEU-CHA CONSTELLATION PERHAPS MARMADUKE OVERTIME JERU GODCHILD BOPLICITY RIFFTIDE DON'T BLAME ME ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE EMBRACEABLE YOU DECEPTION MOONDREAMS IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING MEAN TO ME AU PRIVAVE STAR EYES BLUE ROOM EZZ-THETIC BLUING MY OLD FLAME IT'S ONLY A PAPER MOON.

This 3 CD set delivers a complete course held in French by Cyrille J-D Javary, a French specialist of Modern and Ancient China. A unique approach on the philosophy of Confucius and on its legacy. In French.

Classical Music

Embracing the world of Johann Sebastian Bach, holding it close and then merging it with the freedom of improvisation that a jazz musician masters... In all humility, and with great respect for those who have preceded him, Francis Lockwood now brings us Round about Bach, a bantering tribute that shows not only Lockwood's love for the Master, but also a shared Passion for that famous blue note (as early as 1987, Jazz Hot rated Francis Lockwood one of the five greatest pianists in Europe), which binds the Old and New Worlds together. Benjamin GOLDENSTEIN & Patrick FReMEAUX

“This 2CD set delivers the reading of Colette’s « Gigi ». Famed actress Daniele Delorme had a great experience of this text, since she had interpreted the character in a 1948 Jacqueline Audry movie. Here is the reading she made for the French national Broadcasting in 1956. “Gigi” tells the story of a woman seeking love through her wedding at the beginning of the 20th centuty. Audiobook in French” Claude Colombini-Fremeaux

(12-CD BOX SET)Michel Onfray is one of the great French philosophers. He always refused honors and medals and teaches philosophy in a technical school in Normandy. Deeply concerned with providing teaching to lower classes, he built a university for the people where lessons are given for free to every body in the evening - after the working hours. This 12-CD set box features 12 lessons he gave in this university. The lessons cover the ante-Christian philosophy, and explains the main ideas forgotten since Plato introducing Democritos, Leucippus, Aristippus, Prodicos, the Sophists and Epicurians. In the French language.

Little Richard was the most intense Rock singer ever, a precursor of Soul and a giant of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and his success first thundered through music in 1955: eccentric, extrovert, brilliant and wild, his exciting, incredible story made just as much noise. In the 28-page booklet accompanying this selection, Bruno Blum tells that story from the drag queen revues, the Blues and his triumphs in Rock to the Gospel years as well as his unbelievable comeback. This album is perhaps the most indispensable set in the whole series, and includes many rare recordings which are now finally available to the public. Patrick FReMEAUX “Richard is a supreme star. A once-in-a-millenium talent.” His producer Robert “Bumps” BLACKWELL

(2-CD set) All the beauty that there's ever been, it's moving inside that music. Includes a 16 page booklet with both French and English notes.

Recorded at Blue Sound, Zorrino and Macadam, Paris 1996.

Natural atmosphere and wildlife of ile de Re (France). Includes a 32 page booklet with both French and English notes. 2-CD set.