They’ve gone through a couple changes since they’ve last recorded over 6 years ago, but the Paris Combo finally got around to releasing their 5th album. The glorious mix of gypsy, jazz, cabaret and pop provided by Belle du Berry/voc, Potzi/g, Francois Jeannin/dr David Lewis/tp-fh-p and Emmanuel Chabbey/b is still exciting to hear. Ms du Berry’s saucy voice is in excellent form hear on buoyant pieces like “Je Te Vois Partout” and “Lux.” Potzi’s guitar mixes Depression Era two beat “Hot Jazzz” and Iberian rhythms with Left Bank sensibilities on “Morphee” and “Les Cailloux Blancs,” and Lewis’ growling jungle rhythmed horn work adds an extra dash of nighclub pop to the atmosphere. Celebratory and upbeat, they are still fun to have around the house!
DRG Records
www.pariscombo.com