Paris Combo - Quesaco?

Six Degrees

£6.99
~~£21.58~~

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: PRCBQ1
Barcode: 3760300318447
Release Date: 17 Jun 2022
Genre: World Music

TRACKLIST:
A1. Quesaco ?
A2. Barre Espace
A3. Seine de la Vie Parisienne
A4. Panic à Bord
A5. Maudit Money
A1. Première Guerre
A2. Axe Imaginaire
A3. Cap ou pas Cap
A4. Tendre émoi
A5. Do You Think
A6. Paresser par ici

Pressed on heavyweight black vinyl

Almost two years have passed since fans of Paris Combo were stunned to learn of the sudden death of the group’s singer/songwriter Belle du Berry, who died on August 11, 2020, aged just 54, following a brief battle with cancer. Her passing was a tragic loss for all those touched by her charismatic presence as a performer and songwriter during a career spanning 30 years and over a hundred songs. The beating heart of the group, Belle had been the unforgettable voice of the band’s elegantly intoxicating and joyful take on the world, her quirky, wise and often humorous songs providing a welcome antidote to the stresses and strains of everyday life. For the legions of mourning fans worldwide, who until now were reluctantly resigned to forever consoling themselves with the band’s nevertheless impressive back catalogue of eight albums, an unexpected and exciting parting gift has arrived in the form of a new Paris Combo release, Quesaco? Recorded just before Belle died, the new album is now being released worldwide on May 6 on the U.S. label Six Degrees Records.

Twenty-five years have passed since the band was founded, but it’s clear from listening to the 11 songs on the new album that Paris Combo have lost none of their magic. Quintessentially Parisian, yet timeless and international with a deceptively light touch, their music weaves together elements of Django Reinhardt-inspired gypsy jazz and Latin music, as well as cinematic and various exotic influences, and is a testament to the group’s long journey together.