Goodbye, Paris

"Lucky this time" is the third solo album by American singer/songwriter Jeff Paris originally released in 1993. The album is last in a series of classic US AOR/melodic rock releases by the musician, preceded by "Wired Up" and "Race to paradise". On this album Jeff is credited for all instruments with additional guitars by Michael Thompson, Brett Walker, Mike Gray and Jan Kuehnemund…

The title of this compilation is a bit misleading, as Louis Armstrong only appears on seven of the CD's 20 tracks. All of them were recorded during a visit by the trumpeter to France in 1934 and were made on the sly, since he was under an exclusive contract to another label. The all-stars were primarily European musicians assembled for the session, though pianist Herman Chittison, a fellow American, makes his mark in "Super Tiger Rag," along with the leader's crisp, high-note solo. They compare favorably with some of Armstrong's later work back home with larger orchestras, but for the most part, the music is of minimal interest aside from his contributions. The other selections are a mixed bag…

He's there in the classic "Great Day in Harlem" photograph, but it would have been hard to take many photos of happening jazz bands or Harlem scenes from the '30s and '40s without Emmett Berry's smiling face. Not that he would be smiling; actually, he would probably be too busy playing trumpet. Jazz fans have enjoyed this blowing, sometimes without knowing his name.

Beginning in November of 2008, Songtone introduced the Bill Frisell Live Download Series. This is a release of select live performance recordings direct from the soundboard.

La jeune mariée Copper Reilly arrive à Paris en 1944, peu après la Libération. Tandis que la ville est en fête, elle se sent prisonnière de son mariage malheureux. Quand son époux commet l’infidélité de trop, Copper demande la séparation.
Désormais seule, elle se lie d’amitié avec un étrange couturier rencontré dans l’arrière-boutique d’une maison de haute couture sur le déclin. Sa nature timide contraste avec le génie audacieux de ses créations. Il s’appelle Christian Dior. Copper devient sa muse et, convaincue de son talent, met tout en œuvre pour l’aider à lancer sa marque. …