Hereafter, gypsy guitarists will no longer be labelled along with Django Reinhardt, but their sources of inspiration will be recognised as multiple and universal: Bach, Haendel, Messianic mysticism, Lee Konitz, the cool jazz masters. From this intricate register of references, a personal approach comes forth, wonderfully sustained and enhanced by the dialogue between the guitars of Boulou and Elios Ferre and Alain Jean-Marie's piano.

The Presses Universitaires de France along with Fremeaux and Associes offers here lessons on the history of sexuality, told, explained, and analyzed by Sylvie Steinberg, Didier Lett and Sandra Boehriger, all knowledgeable historians. The work of Michel Foucault is emphasized as he examines the cultural character of all sexuality, variable in space and time, its dependence on discourses and religious, scientific, and political stakes. This release aims to give an account, in an accessible and lively way, of recent historiographic evolutions. Based on the long term “western” approach, he addresses all the cultural constructions of sexuality, the specificities of each historical period and their significant evolutions.

Luc Ferry is a major philosopher of our time. Also known for his political action (he was the minister for Education between 2002 and 2004), Luc Ferry has a great career as a writer and as a teacher. These skills enable him to deliver an amazingly clear-to-understand speech, exclusively recorded in studio for Fremeaux & Associes, in various set devoted to a great philosopher (Kant, Nietzsche, Heidegger) or to the philosophical links of major notions (for instance in is "Le Christianisme" boxed set). In this new release, Luc Ferry has chosen a different approach and explains the philosophical background of Mythology. In French.

“People show no leniency when speaking of artists who have forced their talent; Max Roach’s greatest talent was his fiercely stubborn claim to represent the impossible. The supreme elegance he displayed was his luxury. As for the rest, the only doors he deigned to break down were those under lock and key.” 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 Max Roach between 1951 and 1960.

« "Music that doesn't come as a continual contrast, with nuances of silence, is nothing more than more-or-less-well orchestrated noise. Music must contain silence, never let itself be forgotten and, above all, never have any regrets." Those words by poet Pierre Reverdy on the subject of music were probably uppermost in my mind for nearly every moment I spent composing the tunes that make up this third album, a record I decided to call “Humanidade”, the Portuguese word for Humanity. So it's filled with highly contrasted feelings that my music attempts to translate while heeding the architecture of the tunes in all their melodic, harmonic and rhythmical essences." » Patrick Favre

Classical Music

This CD delivers a 1954 recording session by Fernandel reading "Le Medecin malgre lui" (Moliere). Audiobook in French.

In the land of Bermuda shorts, music and dances with roots in Africa are called gombey. This mysterious British overseas territory, a favourite of American tourists, also adopted the calypso. Fabrice Uriac & BrunoBlum have unearthed some of the essential recordings of calypso’s Golden Age, made by such originals as Sidney Bean, the Talbot Brothers, Reuben McCoy, Hubert Smith, Al Harris or jazzman Lance Hayward… A unique anthology that reveals the best artists in The Bermudas, finally rediscovered. Patrick FReMEAUX

“Pink Turtle uses the ingenuity of jazz and effectiveness of swing to interpret the greatest pop hits from the last thirty years. The verve of these well-known songs is heightened by the seven musicians who bring out the best of the tunes with the addition of jazz harmonies. A refresh­ingly fun album, far from stereotyped intellectual jazz, which takes us back to the essence of swing - true entertainment.” Benjamin Goldenstein & Patrick Fremeaux

“Good news for lovers of Brazilian music: the cult-album by the Trio Camara, first released in 1968 on Pierre Barouh’s Saravah label, has finally been reissued. The music made by the trio of Fernando Martins, Edson Lobo and Nelson Serra is in the little-known samba jazz style, an instrumental form in parallel with the bossa nova. New listeners can now discover for themselves the kind of music that was played in the many clubs of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo between 1963 and 1967: masterful performances of standards like Baden Powell’s Berimbau or Edu Lobo’s Upa neguinho appear here alongside rarer themes such as Antonio Carlos Jobim’s Estrada do sol and João Donato’s Muito A vontade. This is popular, accessible music made by musicians of skill and sophistication... a pure marvel. Lovers of Brazilian music are lucky indeed.” Paulo MARTINS

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, the Calypso got known worldwide and became trendy in the Fifties thanks to American superstars Harry Belafonte and Robert Mitchum. 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

"A brand-new, swinging version of “West Side Story” arranged and orchestrated by Ludovic de Preissac in a single Suite inspired by different versions of the famous musical. The album is a tribute to Leonard Bernstein, the creator of this immensely successful work – 10 Oscars! – that remains one of the greatest of the 20th century. Ludovic de Preissac's arrangements recall the great Trio adaptations of West Side Story by the immense Oscar Peterson, as well as the “West Coast” combo adaptations of the Sixties: the quality of the composing is just as important as the inventiveness of the soloists and guests in magnifying two of jazz' fundamentals: brio in the score and excellent improvisation." Benjamin GOLDENSTEIN

This CD features traditional or new songs interpreted by Marcel Zaragoza to illustrate each of the four seasons : birdsongs, the rain, the snow, school games, summer and vacations. A joyful way to initiate the children to the sound dimension of their life. In French.

Produced by Radio France Internationale, with the Institut National de l’Audiovisuel, in partnership with the public radios in Africa, this 3 CD box delivers the testimonies of the African skirmisher who served in the French army during the great wars of 20th century. In French.

"Le Chanteur de Mexico, La Belle de Cadix and Acapulco launched an exotic movement headed by Luis Mariano in the post-war period. Dany Lallemand presents 42 titles, accompanied by an illustrated booklet of liner notes, by the Prince of Operetta who used love songs to open our eyes to cultural globalization." Patrick Fremeaux