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13/05/08 - Mark Robinson "The 12 compositions are a wonderful blend of different musical styles but always with a jazz under-current. Your music is smile inducing, it is happy music and makes one think of lazy days by the riverbank surrounded by great food, wine and friends. For me being a resident of New Zealand who is originally from the UK it reminds me of holidays spent in France sampling the wonderful culture. I especially like the track "Free Tango" which swings so effortlessly between accordion and saxophone solos again evoking scenes of Europe with smoky jazz night clubs – excellent music. And the track "JAMAIS DIRE JAMAIS" is truly exquisite.Once again merci beaucoup for making contact with me Jacques !"

Mark Robinson , program director of http://www.georgefm.co.nz and Jazz presenter.

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20/09/07 - Van Williamson - Paul Borelli "I liked your CD " Jazzitudes " and have used it several times. Nice accordion playing. I'm listening to the new one now. I'm sure I'll have a chance to occasionally use a few selections." Van Williamson - Director, Morning Edition NPR

"This disc is not an official release but a collection that French accordionist Jacques Pellarin compiled for me, with most tracks from his full-length CDs Sous d’autres Jazzitudes (2006) and Champlong (2007). A masterful musician and composer, Pellarin weaves tango, musette, jazz, gypsy, and European soundtrack elements into his creations, calling to mind other greats of his instrument such as Astor Piazzolla, Richard Galliano, and Art Van Damme. “Free Tango” (#1) begins as a tango with Pellarin accompanied on drums and bass, but becomes jazzy as soprano saxist Diego Fano enters for his solo, though Pellarin brings the tango back when he returns. “Champlong” (#2) sweeps along like a ride on a carousel, whereas “Menage a Trois” (#3) speeds by like a brisk walk down a busy street in a French film. Pellarin shows his flair for accordion jazz, a la Van Damme, on numbers like “Blush” (#4), “Sa Favorite” (#9), and “Latin Blues” (#14). “Valse Pour Francois” (#7) has a slower, more old-world European feel, but builds up speed toward its climax, then comes to a halting let-down, suggesting anticipation followed by disappointment. “Vagues a Lames” (#8), in which Pellarin is joined by violinist Pascale Seigle, also has a melancholy air. Pellarin goes for a more modern sound in tunes like “The Groove Maker” (#11), which calls to mind some of the fusion work of banjo player Béla Fleck. Regardless of your taste, Pellarin shows the diversity of an instrument usually relegated to folk music. In his hands, the accordion is capable of much, much more." Paul Borelli 10/7/07 KOOP 31.7 FM (Community radio for Austin -TEXAS)

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08/08/07 - Richard Freitas
Son catalogue de compositeur et arrangeur comporte plus de 1000 pièces et il est diffusé dans 60 pays . A son palmares ; 3 Emmy nominations, a Grammy nomination and 7 International Telly Awards. Il s'est produit sur scène et en studio avec de grands artistes comme Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Cab Calloway, Nell Carter, Little Anthony and the Imperials and The Drifters pour ne citer que les plus connus . http://www.tootsietunes.com http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/richardfreitas Richard dit à propos de Sous d'autres Jazzitudes : "As I sit and listen to Jacques for the first time, I am overwhelmed by the beauty and sensitivity he brings the instrument. The writing is top shelf and the execution of the music is world class. A must have CD for jazz and world music lovers everywhere. This one stays in my CD player. Bravo!" A propos du nouveau cd Champlong : "Bravo, Jacques! Your new CD is fantastic. The music is so sophisticated with captivating, sensuous melodies that excite the soul of the listener. Amazing stuff. The very best of luck to you with this new release. Your musical talents deserve worldwide attention. "

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