Samuel Beckett's Signature in Years 1929–1938

Although only 20 years old, trumpeter Jabbo Smith cut virtually all of his finest recordings in 1929, when he was touted as a competitor to Louis Armstrong. Smith's 19 sides with his Rhythm Aces (all of which are on this essential CD) are some of the most exciting recordings of the era. Often teamed in a quintet with Omer Simeon (on clarinet and alto), pianist Cassino Simpson, banjoist Ikey Robinson, and the tuba of Hayes Alvis (subs appear on a few numbers), Jabbo's reckless and explorative trumpet flights are often thrilling…

Céline rencontre le truand Garcin avant la rédaction de Voyage au bout de la nuit. Ce dernier lui fournit des informations sur la pègre qu'il fréquente et alimente ainsi la mythomanie de Céline, que le personnage d'affranchi fascine. De 1929 à 1938, l'écrivain a adressé à Garcin 28 lettres qui constituent un apport précieux sur la genèse de l'oeuvre célinienne. Contient un appareil critique. …