Sensuous and exhilarating! 14 tracks include tunes of Edith Piaf, Henri Salvador, Astor Piazzolla, Jo Privat, Charles Trenet, and 3 original compositions. Rouge creates evocative, fresh arrangements with compelling elements of jazz and traditional French folk melodies. Vocalist/Chanteuse Janet Rayor, violinist Ruthie Dornfeld, accordionist Steve Rice, and guitarist John Miller are highly regarded Northwest musicians, joined by violinist Paul Elliott and bass-player Cary Black. CD Includes booklet with English translations. 'Rouge's talented musicians make this music sing.' An excellent choice if you like: French Accordion, Female Vocals, Bal Musette, Folk Violin, World Music, International Cabaret, Java, Music of France, Django Reinhardt, Gypsy Jazz, Bouree, tango.
1) Le Chemin Des Forains
2) La Foule
3) La Vie en Rose
4) September in the Rain
5) Reminiscence
6) Detresse
7) Java Mondaine
8) Fin Des Vacances
9) La Demoiselle
10) Parlez-Moi D'amour
11) La Mangave
12) L'ame Des Poetes
13) Waltz de Bearn
14) Elle Etait Si Jolie