1951-1962 Ses Compositions, Les Classiques Du Musette,

The equal of the likes of Gus Viseur, Tony MurEna or Jo Privat, Marcel Azzola counts as one of the undisputed masters of the “squeeze box.” His prodigious international career _ either as a soloist or accompanying such stars as Yves Montand, Jacques Brel or Juliette GrEco _ has earned him a place in our hearts and memories. Here Dany Lallemand brings together sixty titles (with a detailed accompanying booklet) from the first compositions by this gentleman of the accordion, together with standards recorded between 1951 and 1962. All these are bravura pieces filled with a virtuosity and sensitivity that are a delight to hear. Claude COLOMBINI FREMEAUX