Various Artists - Mewe - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. Dia C'tchuva Bem 2. Malewo 3. Lieu Duong Hoang Thien Khuc 4. Tizita 5. Po Ro Cha Ba 6. Corrido a Honduras 7. Xidhilo 8. Odeno Oro 9. Maganidaba Luango Biawana 10. Milagrosa 11. Ettaala Ya Blue 12. Mace 13. El Farrista Quiteno 14. Hat Chau Van 15. Muheme 16. Barreno 17. O, Lai Munti

Hardly anyone knows Damia today, a famous French singer and actress who is considered the model of later world stars such as Edith Piaf, Barbara or Juliette Greco. In her chansons, Damia almost exclusively sang the life that in her case had tragic elements, which is why she received the nickname Inchla tragedienne de la chansonInch (the tragic figure of the chanson). The singer was idolized between the world wars, but increasingly forgotten after the occupation of France by the Germans. InchDamia's story and her repertoire touched me very deeply. She had her own style and was the first 'Chanteuse realiste' in our country,Inch Elodie Lauton explained the motives for InchOriginis,Inch her second album after the much-respected crossover project InchTerminal B,Inch which she released in 2012 with the group Goldamour. For the homage to her idol Damia, Elodie assembled a number of outstanding European musicians. The result touches and goes directly to your heart. Chansons in her native language with this very special, subtly swinging jazz touch.

While this CD examines the music emanating from Cambridge University much of the pioneering sounds were the work of Fred Elizade. The music here follows the Quinquaginta Band through the years. Elizalde played piano and arranged from his arrival at Cambridge in 1924 until his talents were recognized by Ambrose whose Savoy Orpheans were headquartered in London. In 1929 the recordings featured George Monkhouse and His Cambridge Quinquaginta Ramblers. The leadership passed on to pianist Richard Philpott whose six solos are included on this CD. The final two tracks feature Alec Gracie And His Varsity Madhatters who recorded for the obscure Girmac tag. Album Tracks 1. High-High-High Up in the Hills 2. Muddy Water 3. Ain't She Sweet 4. Hurricane 5. Stomp Your Feet 6. Clarinet Marmalade 7. So the Blackbirds and the Bluebirds Got Together 8. Birmingham Bertha 9. Stamp Your Feet 10. Singapore Sorrows 11. Avalon 12. Cryin' All Day 13. Baby 14. Whispering 15. Once Again 16. Flight of Fancy 17. Here Is My Heart 18. If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight) 19. After You've Gone/Some of These Days 20. Chinatown My Chinatown 21. Who's Sorry Now 22. Bugle Call Rag 23. Chicago 24. Sweet Sue 25. Lady Be Good 26. St. Louis Blues 27. Medley from Eura-Optimists, 1936 [Medley]