Christian Escoudé Quintet – Réunion(1976 France Jazz, Funk / Soul)Full Album

Christian Escoudé (23 September 1947 – 13 May 2024) was a French Gypsy jazz guitarist. Escoudé grew up in Angoulême and was of Romani descent on his father's side. His father was also a guitarist who was influenced by Django Reinhardt. When Escoudé was ten, his father began teaching him the guitar, and he became a professional musician at age fifteen. His style was a mix of bebop and gypsy jazz influences, featuring the use of vibrato, portamento, and fast runs. In 1972, he started work in a trio with Aldo Romano. By the 1980s, he was in John Lewis's quartet. He also played with Philip Catherine for a time. In his forties, he signed with the French division of Verve Records. Réunion 00:00 Jabineau 06:32 Felin 10:23 Skiso 14:31 Boucos 19:17 8:10Popdechuces 27:29 Eruc Et Raph 32:48 Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, French Horn – Jean Querlier Double Bass, Bass Guitar – Alby Cullaz Drums – Joe Benoti Engineer – Jef Gilson Guitar – Christian Escoudé Photography By – Catherine Jakobs Piano, Synthesizer, Electric Piano – Franck Able*