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March 2026 “Slim's Jam” Slim Gaillard Orchestra, 78rpm 10“ shellac, Bel-Tone Records BT 761, USA 1946.

Our 80-year-old Bel-Tone Records BT 761 hasn't aged a bit!

Featuring Slim Gaillard (guitar, vibes), Dodo Marmarosa (piano), Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet), Charlie Parker (alto sax), Jack McVea (tenor sax), Tiny “Bam” Brown (bass) and Zutty Singleton (drums).

Although Dizzy Gillespie is not credited, informed discographies confirm that he is indeed playing the trumpet.

CEMJazz call number: mpf-78t-25cm-7-4

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The 13000^th item indexed in the CEMJazz database is a 78rmp 10” shellac Columbia 38097 from 1948 in its promotional version “Special Record for Radio Stations”.

It features Jimmie Lunceford and his Orchestra on tracks recorded in 1939 and initially released under the Vocalion label.

Side A: I Love You featuring Earl Carruthers (bs), Paul Webster (tp), Dan Grissom (vocal). Recorded may, 17 1939. Original release Vocalion 4979.

Side B: Aint She Sweet featuring Willie Smith (as), Al Norris (g), Ed Wilcox (p), The Lunceford Trio, Sy Oliver, Trummy Young (vocal). Recorded April, 7 1939. Original release Vocalion 44875.

CEMJazz call number: mpf-78t-25cm-18-11

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The bass drum of Francis Quétier, member of CEMJazz and drummer of the Royal Tencopators, painted and signed by Pierre Merlin.

=⇒ Watch (on YouTube) the Royal Tencopators at the 21st Jazz Band Ball, Paris, 5th arrondissement town hall on November 2, 1985.

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A look at one of Michel “Boss” Quéraud's many talents: a compilation of jazz or even non-jazz drawings, by Daniel Vit of CEMJazz.

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Jazz à Chevilly

“Gaël Horellou – David Sauzay Quintet – Organ Power!”

For the 30th anniversary of Jazz à Chevilly, the group Organ Power! will perform compositions and arrangements by Gaël Horellou, where The explosion of sounds from musical instruments is a true sonic celebration for lovers of swing and groove!

Featuring Gaël Horellou (alto saxophone), Fred Nardin (Hammond B3 organ), Thomas Galliano (drums), Simon Girard (trombone), and David Sauzay (tenor saxophone).

* Salle Léo Ferré - 65, Av. du Président F. Roosevelt – 94150 Chevilly-Larue.

* Reservation required by email at jazzachevilly@free.fr

L'HAPPY JAZZ

Jam Session@Saint-Maur

Jam Session led by professional musicians, open to all musicians, regardless of their level.

Saturday, April 4th, 9:00 PM, Le Café de Paris, 81 avenue du Bac, 94100 Saint-Maur-des-Fossés.

Reservations strongly recommended for dinner: +33 1 48 83 10 63. Free admission, drinks not included.

Concert: Daïsuke Kato Trio.

* Théâtre de l'Abbaye, 10a Quai Beaubourg 94100 Saint-Maur-des-Fossés

Original compositions and covers of works by great composers like Horace Silver, Charlie Parker, George Gershwin, Ennio Morricone and many others, always with a phenomenal groove!

Featuring Daïsuke Kato: alto sax, Oscar Marchioni: organ, Mourad Benhammou: drums.