Christine Tassan et les Imposteures - Django Belles

Styles: Vocal And Guitar Jazz
Year: 2018
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:05
Size: 105,8 MB
Art: Front

(3:51)  1. La soirée du hockey / Hiver maudit
(4:05)  2. Mon pays
(3:44)  3. Fleurs de grésil
(4:50)  4. Oggi nevica (Reel Béatrice)
(3:41)  5. Tout l'monde a la grippe
(3:47)  6. Il est né le divin enfant / Joseph Joseph
(4:55)  7. L'hiver, Largo / Marie-Noël
(3:52)  8. Mele Kalikimaka
(4:01)  9. Marche de Casse-Noisette
(5:51) 10. Les neiges de Finlande / En tombant gentiment
(2:22) 11. Medley de Noël

It has been ten years since Christine Tassan et les Imposteures started tending their craft in the gypsy jazz milieu and performing standards, and there is no doubt that they are definitely here to stay. Pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men and precursors of the gypsy wave that swept across Québec, this all-woman quartet continues to reinvent this timeless music while integrating new ideas and influences with an originality and flair we have become familiar with. From standards to original compositions, the Imposteures’ musical arrangements innovate, rejuvenate and leave room for unbridled creativity from four talented and accomplished young women. Since their inception in 2003 the group has solidified their reputation. With more than 400 concerts in various venues and festivals, including numerous appearances in major events and tours across Canada and France, they have cultivated the adoration and loyalty of an ever growing fan base. We have had the chance to see them at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, at the Lévis Jazz Festival, at the Guitar Festival in Rouyn-Noranda, at the April in Paris Vancouver festival and in St-Pierre-et-Miquelon. On two occasions, their show has been taped and broadcasted by CBC Radio as part of the Concerts on demand, in Montreal and Saskatoon. 

Over the years, the band has shared the stage with illustrious gypsy swing musicians, including John Jorgenson, Tchavolo Schmit, Angelo Debarre, Rodolphe Raffalli and David Reindhart. In June 2014, they had the great pleasure to be invited at the Django Reinhardt Festival of Samois-sur-Seine (France), one of the most prestigious gypsy jazz festivals since it takes place in the town where the great manouche guitarist lived his last years. In front of more than 2000 enthusiastic people, they stood out with their “finesse” and “joie de vivre” as the very first women and furthermore Québécois gypsy jazz band to perform on this famous stage ! Their first two albums, De bon matin (2007) and Pas manouche, c’est louche (2010), achieved rapid critical acclaim. Only a few weeks after it was released, De bon matin went to the top of Radio-Canada’s Coup de Coeur hit list and reached number one on the Radio Couleur Jazz top 4. In turn, Pas manouche, c’est louche was nominated for Best Jazz Album Creation at the ADISQ awards, alongside other great artists such as Jordan Officer, Julie Lamontagne and Christine Jensen. On stage, we bear witness to four musicians who have mastered their talents. They improvise with ease, interpret their repertoire with dynamism, and blend their voices together in refined harmonies. 

But it’s their communicative energy and the personal bond between them that hits home the most. Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, are first and foremost four friends who have harnessed their energies and their voices to give rise to, year after year, the fruit of their creativity. Their third album, released in October 2012, follows in the same lively spirit. Like its two predecessors, it weaves together a clever mix of original compositions and standards, songs and instrumental pieces. The album brims with a ripe confidence that clearly reveals the evolution of the group. C’est l’heure de l’apéro marks the beginning of a new chapter for Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, who are once again touring Québec, Canada and the world to showcase their new sparkling and savory show. http://www.christinetassanetlesimposteures.com/en/the-band/

Personnel:  Christine Tassan: lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocal; Martine Gaumond: violin, podorhythm, back vocal; Lise-Anne Ross: rhythm guitar, back vocal; Blanche Baillargeon: double bass, back vocal; Karine Gordon: trombone; Justine Verreault-Fortin: trumpet

Django Belles

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Christine Tassan & Les Imposteures - Pas Manouche, C'Est Louche

Styles: Vocal And Guitar Jazz

Year: 2009

File: MP3@320K/s

Time: 48:42

Size: 115,4 MB

Art: Front

(4:06) 1. Les Nuits De Montreal - Qu'est-Ce Qu'on Attend

(2:46)  2. Puttin On The Ritz

(3:41)  3. Les Chemins De Traverse

(3:09)  4. L'Ile Aux Lilas (Feat. Alain Quirion)

(2:36)  5. Dingo De Django

(3:29)  6. La Chic Rumba

(5:12)  7. Bord De Seine

(2:44)  8. Un Lit Moelleux A Limoilou (Feat. Alain Quirion, Eric Khayat)

(3:45)  9. Les Blondes (Feat. Francois Bourassa)

(3:28) 10. Blues For Fun (Feat. Alain Quirion)

(2:27) 11. La Charmante

(3:33) 12. Tango - Le Temps Des Gitans

(4:24) 13. Rimes

(3:15) 14. Minor Swing - Matawa

Christine Tassan et les Imposteures once again bundle their energy, humor, and creativity in this second album. Rich vocal harmonies, slick arrangements, their manouche jazz flows gleefully between surprising covers and new creations. Not unlike Gypsies, they will bring you on various shortcuts from Montreal to Limoilou, Paris to Eastern Europe. This album traces an exciting journey, a clear invitation to travel. All aboard ! ~ Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/manouche-cest-louche-Christine-Tassan/dp/B002M81UC0

Personnel:  Christine Tassan: solo guitar, rhythm and voice;  Martine Gaumond: violin and voice;  Lise-Anne Ross: rhythm guitar and voice;  Blanche Baillargeon: double bass and voice. Guests: François Bourassa (piano), Alain Quirion (drums, vibraphone), Eric Khayat (Saxophone)

Thank You Mai Neime!!

Pas Manouche, C'Est Louche  

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Christine Tassan & Les Imposteures - De Bon Matin

Size: 104,8 MB

Time: 44:31

File: MP3 @ 320K/s

Released: 2007

Styles: Gipsy Jazz, Vocals

Art: Front

01. De Bon Matin (3:52)

02. Chanson Non Violente (3:12)

03. Bluesette (2:34)

04. Lit Vert (2:41)

05. Venez Donc Chez Moi (3:32)

06. Libertango (4:11)

07. En Tombant Gentiment (5:01)

08. L'Homme A La Moto (2:36)

09. Swing 2006 (3:47)

10. Les Rendez-Vous (4:20)

11. La P'tite Vite (2:33)

12. Le Pouding A L'Arsenic (2:45)

13. Sweet Georgia Brown (3:24)

Personnel:
Christine Tassan: guitare soliste, rythmique et voix
Martine Gaumond: violon et voix
Lise-Anne Ross: guitare rythmique et voix
Karine Chapdelaine: contrebasse et voix

Guests:
Sonia Racine (voix), Ghislaine Betie Dubuc (accordéon), Eric Khayat (Saxophone), Mohamed Masmoudi (Oud).

It has been ten years since Christine Tassan et les Imposteures started tending their craft in the gypsy jazz milieu and performing standards, and there is no doubt that they are definitely here to stay. Pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men and precursors of the gypsy wave that swept across Québec, this all-woman quartet continues to reinvent this timeless music while integrating new ideas and influences with an originality and flair we have become familiar with. From standards to original compositions, the Imposteures’ musical arrangements innovate, rejuvenate and leave room for unbridled creativity from four talented and accomplished young women.

Since their inception in 2003 the group has solidified their reputation. With more than 400 concerts in various venues and festivals, including numerous appearances in major events Christine Tassan, Lise-Anne Ross et Blanche Baillargeonand tours across Canada and France, they have cultivated the adoration and loyalty of an ever growing fan base. We have had the chance to see them at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, at the Lévis Jazz Festival, at the Guitar Festival in Rouyn-Noranda, at the April in Paris Vancouver festival and in St-Pierre-et-Miquelon. On two occasions, their show has been taped and broadcasted by CBC Radio as part of the Concerts on demand, in Montreal and Saskatoon. Over the years, the band has shared the stage with illustrious gypsy swing musicians, including John Jorgenson, Tchavolo Schmit, Angelo Debarre, Rodolphe Raffalli and David Reindhart.

In June 2014, they had the great pleasure to be invited at the Django Reinhardt Festival of Samois-sur-Seine (France), one of the most prestigious gypsy jazz festivals since it takes place in the town where the great manouche guitarist lived his last years. In front of more than 2000 enthusiastic people, they stood out with their “finesse” and “joie de vivre” as the very first women and furthermore Québécois gypsy jazz band to perform on this famous stage !

Their first two albums, De bon matin (2007) and Pas manouche, c’est louche (2010), achieved rapid critical acclaim. Only a few weeks after it was released, De bon matin went to the top of Radio-Canada’s Coup de Coeur hit list and reached number one on the Radio Couleur Jazz top 4. In turn, Pas manouche, c’est louche was nominated for Best Jazz Album Creation at the ADISQ awards, alongside other great artists such as Jordan Officer, Julie Lamontagne and Christine Jensen.

On stage, we bear witness to four musicians who have mastered their talents. They improvise with ease, interpret their repertoire with dynamism, and blend their voices together in refined harmonies. But it’s their communicative energy and the personal bondBlanche Baillargeon, Martine Gaumond et Lise-Anne Ross between them that hits home the most. Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, are first and foremost four friends who have harnessed their energies and their voices to give rise to, year after year, the fruit of their creativity.

Their third album, released in October 2012, follows in the same lively spirit. Like its two predecessors, it weaves together a clever mix of original compositions and standards, songs and instrumental pieces. The album brims with a ripe confidence that clearly reveals the evolution of the group. C’est l’heure de l’apéro marks the beginning of a new chapter for Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, who are once again touring Québec, Canada and the world to showcase their new sparkling and savory show..

De Bon Matin 

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Christine Tassan & Les Imposteures - Entre Felix & Django

Size: 131,6 MB

Time: 55:51

File: MP3 @ 320K/s

Released: 2016

Styles: Jazz: Gipsy Jazz, Vocals

Art: Front

01. Entre Felix Et Django (3:02)

02. Le P'tit Bonheur - Minor Swing (3:33)

03. Artillerie Lourde - Les Cent Mille Façons De Tuer Un Homme (4:12)

04. Le Bal - Montagne Sainte-Genevieve (4:40)

05. Tears - Notre Sentier (6:40)

06. Tzigani - Tzigane - Fulginiti (5:35)

07. La Mouche A Feu - Peche A La Mouche (4:24)

08. Reel Des Bottines A Martine - Moi Mes Souliers - Nuits De Saint-Germain-Des-Pres (4:24)

09. Le Tour De L’île - Troublant Bolero (4:37)

10. Mystery Pacific - Le Train Du Nord - Blues Clair (4:47)

11. Melodie Au Crepuscule - L'hymne Au Printemps (3:44)

12. Nuages - Bozo (5:31)

13. Entre Felix Et Django – Epilogue (0:36)

Personnel:
Christine Tassan: lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocal
Martine Gaumond: violin, podorhythm, back vocal
Lise-Anne Ross: rhythm guitar, back vocal
Blanche Baillargeon: double bass, back vocal

It has been ten years since Christine Tassan et les Imposteures started tending their craft in the gypsy jazz milieu and performing standards, and there is no doubt that they are definitely here to stay. Pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men and precursors of the gypsy wave that swept across Québec, this all-woman quartet continues to reinvent this timeless music while integrating new ideas and influences with an originality and flair we have become familiar with. From standards to original compositions, the Imposteures’ musical arrangements innovate, rejuvenate and leave room for unbridled creativity from four talented and accomplished young women.

Since their inception in 2003 the group has solidified their reputation. With more than 400 concerts in various venues and festivals, including numerous appearances in major events Christine Tassan, Lise-Anne Ross et Blanche Baillargeonand tours across Canada and France, they have cultivated the adoration and loyalty of an ever growing fan base. We have had the chance to see them at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, at the Lévis Jazz Festival, at the Guitar Festival in Rouyn-Noranda, at the April in Paris Vancouver festival and in St-Pierre-et-Miquelon. On two occasions, their show has been taped and broadcasted by CBC Radio as part of the Concerts on demand, in Montreal and Saskatoon. Over the years, the band has shared the stage with illustrious gypsy swing musicians, including John Jorgenson, Tchavolo Schmit, Angelo Debarre, Rodolphe Raffalli and David Reindhart.

In June 2014, they had the great pleasure to be invited at the Django Reinhardt Festival of Samois-sur-Seine (France), one of the most prestigious gypsy jazz festivals since it takes place in the town where the great manouche guitarist lived his last years. In front of more than 2000 enthusiastic people, they stood out with their “finesse” and “joie de vivre” as the very first women and furthermore Québécois gypsy jazz band to perform on this famous stage !

Their first two albums, De bon matin (2007) and Pas manouche, c’est louche (2010), achieved rapid critical acclaim. Only a few weeks after it was released, De bon matin went to the top of Radio-Canada’s Coup de Coeur hit list and reached number one on the Radio Couleur Jazz top 4. In turn, Pas manouche, c’est louche was nominated for Best Jazz Album Creation at the ADISQ awards, alongside other great artists such as Jordan Officer, Julie Lamontagne and Christine Jensen.

On stage, we bear witness to four musicians who have mastered their talents. They improvise with ease, interpret their repertoire with dynamism, and blend their voices together in refined harmonies. But it’s their communicative energy and the personal bondBlanche Baillargeon, Martine Gaumond et Lise-Anne Ross between them that hits home the most. Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, are first and foremost four friends who have harnessed their energies and their voices to give rise to, year after year, the fruit of their creativity.

Their third album, released in October 2012, follows in the same lively spirit. Like its two predecessors, it weaves together a clever mix of original compositions and standards, songs and instrumental pieces. The album brims with a ripe confidence that clearly reveals the evolution of the group. C’est l’heure de l’apéro marks the beginning of a new chapter for Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, who are once again touring Québec, Canada and the world to showcase their new sparkling and savory show.

Entre Felix & Django 

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