Repertoire List

 

French Jazz & Gypsy Swing from the 1930 & 40’s, the works of renowned songwriters (Charles Trenet, Joseph Kosma) made famous by great artists such as Yves Montand, Maurice Chevalier, Josephine Baker, Juliette Gréco, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli… Examples: C’est Si Bon, La Mer (“Beyond the Sea”), Petite Fleur, Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves) …

Edith Piaf & Musette of the “chanson réaliste” style, including iconic songs about Paris from the repertoire of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour… Examples: La Vie en Rose, Sous le Ciel de Paris (Under Paris Skies), Padam, La Bohème, La Foule …

American Jazz Standards popular in France during the 1920’s to the 1950’s, classic favorites by George Gershwin, Cole Porter… Examples: I Love Paris, I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, April in Paris, Dream a Little Dream of Me …