One of the most exciting of the many
Stephane Grappelli recordings, this live session (a straight CD reissue of the original LP) teams the veteran violinist with mandolist
David Grisman's band, an ensemble that (in addition to its leader) boasts hot solos from
Mike Marshall on violin, guitarist
Mark O'Connor (who switches to violin to battle
Grappelli on a memorable "Tiger Rag"), and bassist
Rob Wasserman. The first two songs ("Shine" and "Pent-Up House") are taken at breakneck tempos and then, after the group tries to cool off on "Misty," they really burn on "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "Tiger Rag." Essential music with more than its share of great solos. ~ Scott Yanow