La Mauvaise Reputation - Bad Reputation (2014)

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La Mauvaise Reputation - Bad Reputation (2014)

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French chanson trio, singing the songs of 1930s and 40s Paris in their original language, and playing in the style of Django Reinhardt and jazz manouche. Music from the greats - Piaf, Gainbourg, Ulmer, Montand and Trenet, and fiery gypsy melodies.

La Mauvaise Réputation - based in Melbourne, Australia - are the premier exponents of Hot Swing and Chanson in the region. They perform the songs of Piaf, Ulmer, Gainsbourg and the like, in the style of legendary gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, and all sung in their original French.

Singer and rhythm guitarist Paul Gillet sings the songs of 1930s Paris like they were his own, offering timeless interpretations of tunes often scarred by time, but in his hands, rendered with something of their original flair. Solo guitarist Jon Delaney plays in a style heavily influenced not only by Reinhardt, but also by the great Tchavolo Schmitt, Fapy Lafertin, and other contemporary traditionalists. He plays energetically and authoritatively, full of fire and changing directions on a whim. Double bassist Enzo Ruberto holds down the beat immaculately throughout, and contributes several beautiful solos, especially in the ballads, where his melodicism really shines.