Benjamin Schmid Jazz Quartet - Hot Club Jazz (2015)

Violinist Benjamin Schmid, recognized among the 35 greatest violinists of the past 50 years (see Great Violinists of the 20th c. Vol. 2. 1948-85 , by J.M. Molkou), and rising star Diknu Schneeberger, guitar, trace Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt on Hot Club Jazz, new from Gramola. In collaboration with Diknus father Joschi Schneeberger, double bass, and guitarist Martin Spitzer, the quartet interprets pieces and arrangements by Django Reinhardt, works created in succession by Lulu Reinhardt, Cole Porter or Fletcher Allen as well as arrangements of French chansons.

Tracklist:

1. Lulu's Swing (4:21)
2. Viper's Dream (3:53)
3. Babik (2:48)
4. Où Est-Tu Mon Amour? (4:43)
5. Minor Blues (3:28)
6. What Is This Thing Called Love? (3:29)
7. My Serenade (3:29)
8. Douce Ambiance (3:57)
9. Si Tu Savais (4:59)
10. Made for Wesley (4:25)
11. Blue Drag (4:30)
12. Belleville (3:41)
13. Limehouse Blues (3:59)
14. Swing 42 (3:58)
15. Gipsy Fire (3:59)
16. Seavas Koarl (6:19)
17. R-Vingt-Six (3:54)

Personnel:

Benjamin Schmid - violin
Diknu Schneeberger - guitar
Martin Spitzer - guitar
Joschi Schneeberger - double bass