As is the case with previous Putumayo releases, the sequencing is seamless, combining the endearingly old-fashioned flavor of George Brassens with the iconoclastic romanticism of George Gainsbourg and the sultry whispers of a youthful Brigitte Bardot.
The supreme elegance and understated approach that lie at the core of these 13 tracks will delight fans of sophisticated pop. Un Jour Comme Un Autre - Brigitte Bardot playĪlthough far from definitive (no Edith Piaf in sight!), this enchanting compilation delivers a perfect aural snapshot of what spending a late summer afternoon in a French cafe actually feels like. Je M'Suis Fait Tout Petit - Georges Brassensĩ.
Marilou Sous La Neige - Serge Gainsbourgĥ.
This isn't the Buena Vista Social Club sound that many may be expecting from a compilation of Cuban music - there is very little son, and essentially no rhumba. It's a completely relaxed album, and a completely relaxing one, with outstanding musical quality throughout. To finish off the rounds, Kelvis Ochoa presents something more in the realm of the singer/songwriter style gaining ground in Cuba bit by bit. Armando Garzón's bolero evokes the nightclub exoticism of the 1950s, the younger Asere contribute a mix of bolero and son, and one more bolero in the vein of a Beny Moré track brings the album up to the end of the classic stylings. After a quick Buena Vista-style piece featuring Adriano Rodriguez, German Obregón contributes a lilting guajira, with its characteristic string work. Pedro Luis Ferrer (now making a name on the world market) contributes a number, as does Rene Ferrer, with an outstandingly touching bit of nueva trova. After an opening track from Miami-based José Condé, Afro-Cuban All Star Ignacio Carrillo dusts off a beautiful old Miguel Matamoros number with a perfect tone. There are a few heavy hitters on the album, but very few will have any name recognition outside of a few dedicated aficionados. Moving along their trail of café music from around the world, Putumayo put together a compilation of relaxed, sentimental Cuban music that packs a pretty serious punch.
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