Jean-Pierre Sasson – Portrait of an Unsung Jazz Guitarist, Vol.1 (2024 Remastered) (2024) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Jean-Pierre Sasson – Portrait of an Unsung Jazz Guitarist, Vol.1 (2024 Remastered) (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:19:50 minutes | 320 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Fresh Sound Records

Jean-Pierre Sasson (1918-1999) was a magnificent yet often overlooked figure in the history of French jazz guitar. Despite his remarkable contributions during the golden era of French jazz in the 1950s, Sasson’s legacy has sadly faded from memory.

In 1939, he took his first steps into the professional music scene, initially drawn to the strong personality of Django Reinhardt, but ultimately developing his style based on the schools of Teddy Bunn and Al Casey. Listening to them, Sasson learned to interpret the blues with an authentically black spirit.

Amid the upheavals of World War II, Sasson moved to London in 1940, where he continued to interact with the English jazz scene until he joined the R.A.F., serving as captain-pilot until the end of World War II. Upon returning to France in 1946, Sasson was captivated by Charlie Christian’s electrically amplified guitar and his single-string solo technique, marking a crucial moment in Sasson’s musical evolution. Later, in the early 1950s, Sasson did not evade the significant influence, both in terms of rhythm and harmony, that Jimmy Raney and Tal Farlow exerted on many French guitarists and modern jazz in general. Nevertheless, Sasson gradually distanced himself from these influences to forge his own versatile path.

As a jazzman, Sasson’s significant quality lay in an attack that is both flexible and incisive, generating swing with great ease of execution. His delightful sound evolved somewhat over the years, parallel to his evolving style. His entire approach was dedicated to one objective: producing swing.

The guitarist with the most recorded jazz sessions in France, Jean-Pierre Sasson, is featured in this CD set, presenting tasteful standards and casual originals that offer a variety of tempos and moods. Listeners can trace the evolution of his playing across the different ensembles featured on these recordings. This collection provides an inspiring experience and serves as a deserved tribute dedicated to showcasing the musicianship of Jean-Pierre Sasson. ―Jordi Pujol

Tracklist:
1-1. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Blues In The Night (Remastered) (03:05)
1-2. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Mop Mop (Remastered) (02:43)
1-3. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Hit That Jive, Jack (Remastered) (02:42)
1-4. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Byas-A-Drink (Remastered) (02:12)
1-5. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Red Boogie Woogie (Remastered) (02:35)
1-6. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Good Time Blues (Remastered) (03:28)
1-7. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Old Time Blues (Remastered) (02:41)
1-8. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Just Another Blues (Remastered) (03:22)
1-9. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Tea For Two (Remastered) (02:51)
1-10. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Jumpin’ At Pleyel (Remastered) (02:36)
1-11. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Montana Jump (Remastered) (02:24)
1-12. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Remastered) (02:46)
1-13. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Pas Si “Cool” Que çA (Remastered) (02:14)
1-14. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Melancholy Baby (Remastered) (02:46)
1-15. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Blues Avec Pepe (Remastered) (03:16)
1-16. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Minor Swing (Remastered) (02:58)
1-17. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Artillerie Lourde (Remastered) (04:18)
1-18. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Crépuscule (Remastered) (03:42)
1-19. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Swing 42 (Remastered) (03:24)
1-20. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Swing From Paris (Remastered) (03:32)
1-21. Jean-Pierre Sasson – I Remember Django (Remastered) (04:26)
1-22. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Blues For Ike (Remastered) (05:40)
1-23. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Summertime (Remastered) (02:24)
1-24. Jean-Pierre Sasson – Portrait Of Django (Remastered) (02:28)
1-25. Jean-Pierre Sasson – The High And The Mighty (Remastered) (02:39)
1-26. Jean-Pierre Sasson – There’s A Small Hotel (Remastered) (02:26)

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