Martin Taylor and Stephane Grappelli - Live at Montreal Jazz Festival 1984

[@gedofgont1006]

I was lucky enough to see this lineup, around 1984, in Malvern, England. The sheer joy of music making was abundantly clear, from the first note struck. Stephane was like a beaming angel on stage and Martin's effortless virtuosity blew me away. The whole evening left me in a state of bliss, for many days after. Happy memories! Thanks for posting this.

[@pigalleycatemanresu7321]

Grappelli is a youthful 77, and Taylor a mature 20 years old at the time of this concert. One of the last times I saw Grappelli play was at the Auditorium des Halles in Paris in 1992, with Marc Fosset and J.C. Viret . The only difference was that at 85, he sat down to play. At one point, the sound system went down, and we were treated to 15 minutes of truly acoustic jazz. A true giant, who is practically unknown today by French men and women under 40.

[@kevinmanns7170]

Martin Taylor was 28 when this recorded, NOT 20 !!

[@gedofgont1006]

@@kevinmanns7170 His moustache was 20 though. Martin was always a very 'advanced' guitarist.

[@clarketrevett186]

Stephane Grappelli...greatest jazz violinist of ALL time!

[@midlandsroylenfield]

Can anyone better this for sheer ability and musicianship?? I have been entranced. Thank you Stephane and company.

[@andremarseul5461]

Merveilleux Stéphane, sa musique, son style, sa générosité nous enchanterons longtemps. Au Mans en 1981, j'ai eu la chance de le voir et l'écouter en vrai, accompagné par Martin Taylor et Marcel Azzola. Inoubliable !

[@tdrtx]

Lefty guitarist is Marc Fossett, and bassist is Brian Torf.

[@Baruchim]

Here Martin Taylor is at his very best - just unbelievable! He sounds every note worthy of Stephane Grappelli.

[@anthonybyrne370]

Well what can you say, I mean, this is talent of the highest quality, so glad I stumbled on a Stephane and Martin album years ago as Martin is one of the greatest jazz guitarists I've ever heard....and 20 years old here!!

[@GerryRed7]

Martyn is 29 here... I was a sound engineer at a concert in 1980 with the similar quartet with John Etheridge and Lenny Bush... they were the nicest guys...

[@anthonybyrne370]

@@GerryRed7 ....Wow brilliant, would have loved to have been there, yeah i did check that after, thought he was older and meant to edit, i mean i was playing that well myself at 29🤣..cheers Gerald!

[@vp3970]

This shit never gets old. The man was amazing especially at that age. No one comes close on the violin or fiddle if you like. RIP Mr. Music man🌺

[@ChrisTobinSingerGuitarist]

Great musicianship and they’re loving and enjoying it as much as the audience. Saw Stephan Grapelli many times and he always seemed overwhelmed by the response and applause, almost as if to say ‘what’s all the fuss about?’ A lovely guy!

[@joejohnston3]

And Marc is tearing it up on the acoustic as well!!! Love this set!

[@jazztifiable]

really have to acknowledge Marc....some crazy skills and musicality happening.

[@olivegog78olive65]

This Martin's guitar is sounding so great RIP Marc Fosset

[@ableferink8069]

Qué concerto increíble y nunca he sabido que Grappeli pudo tocar el piano tan bueno. Su energia radiante es maravillosa. Un gran hombre. Sus acompañadores también son muy capaces. Me gustaría cuando vienen mas violinistas en ese estilo.

[@joejohnston3]

Man, Martin, that is some ferocious playing!!!

[@GerryRed7]

I did the sound system for them in 1981... when The Maestro Stefanne , Martyn , John Etheridge and Lenny Bush were the item.. they were involved in a breakdown and were 2 hours late! My sound system had overheated, due to me having to entertain the audience with jazz cassettes. and 15 minutes into their first session performance was smoking! They took a break while I sorted out the P/A ... great musicians, good humour and respect for my problems! ... True Artists! ... unlike some lesser known people I have had to work with! ..

[@749karakara]

Quel grand plaisir !

[@Baz6711]

Brilliant isn't a strong enough word is it.

[@DaveKoz3333]

Barry Watson Before I saw your comment I was just thinking this performance is brilliant. So two brilliants is definitely stronger than one but quite there yet.

[@user-mo4dp9ge2k]

May I add another AMAZINGLY Brilliant to that. The audience reaction at the end tells a story. Thanks for sharing this, what an incredible night of pure joy for all.

[@detecteurquebecois7302]

Comment passer sous silence une telle musique! Chapeau! 👍

[@christophedelamusiquedesar7878]

I had the great pleasure of experiencing Stephane Grappelli accompanied by the Diz Dizzley Trio at Ronnie Scotts in the seventies with my, late, father. So, it has been wonderful to discover this terrific performance of the old great playing with you, Martin. A delicious performance. Thank you.

[@christophedelamusiquedesar7878]

Here they are playing much later than I saw them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LOhGRmhM6BoZI

[@muscarinette]

Quel bonheur de revoir le grand Mr Grappelli ! Ne pas oublier Marc Fosset à la guitare rythmique...

[@yvesabiteboul4204]

Je ne l'oublierai jamais. Il avait le cœur sur la main. Je l'ai entendu très souvent et encore quelque temps avant son accident avec Dany Doriz au caveau de la huchette.

[@duncansimpson1378]

Very fine playing

[@fusion-music]

Love your techniques Martin in the days with Stephane. Reminds me of how much I love your album with Stephane too. A must for anyone who doesn't have it.

[@GerryRed7]

Anyone want to see Martyn Taylor play '' I've got rhythm'' on his own...doing the lead, rhythm and bass??? Oh yeah.....amazing! Just look it up!

[@lynington]

Fantastic virtuoso entertainment well worth a surge in views in these strange days of 2020

[@JustFiddler]

during pandemic

[@kevinmanns7170]

The finest 'Gypsie' playing I've EVER seen !!

[@fino2604]

RIP Marc fosset..

[@kathleen8205]

So very delightful

[@barrywatson5038]

Imagine having memories like that Martin! Wonderful. No doubt about it, Stef was THE best Jazz violin player ever. RIP young man. xxx

[@juaco42]

I am your fan since this video presislly before y thing to learn to play guitar your are incredible and I discovered you thanks to the internet you are a Genious incredible virtuoso

[@vp3970]

Thanks Martin, what a JAM. YOU GUYS KILL dude. 🌺

[@lestreamard9855]

pure love and joy

[@dikayusufciptadi7887]

what a great performance.. remarkable

Que Maravilha!

[@martinhale6916]

Martin, thank you for posting this great concert; it brings back memories of seeing you with Stephane at the Bradford Alhambra in 1983. I've managed to see you more recently of course, still playing better than ever, but how we've all changed over the years! Please let's have some more gigs in the London area with Alison, I've yet to catch the two of you together.

[@mrkrud]

This was the first time I had ever seen Stephane or Martin (a rerun on tv in the 90s) went busking the very next day for enough change for a Grappelli compilation CD...maybe one day I'll be able to keep up with it XD

[@stjepkoboban358]

martin taylor genius genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sarahgamp2926]

So beautiful. I saw him in Amsterdam in 1984, the first performance I saw when I arrived in Holland from South Africa. He made an incredible impression and his sound is so romantic.

[@paayoub]

Talking violin by my fav violinist

[@electroplus]

Gosh, Martin's changed a bit, hasn't he?! But then, haven't we all. Oh, brilliant playing by both, btw. Thoroughly enjoyed this posting. Thank you.

[@vp3970]

Chattanooga Choochoo @ 51:00 is smoking especially the intro. 🌺

[@sonatturkoglu33]

Amazing thanks for sharing! :))

[@Boldstrummer]

45:15 Stephan Grappelli on Piano - Satin Doll

[@stephanegrimaldi3002]

trop trop bon ....

[@guitarhoihoi]

Grappelli smiles

[@jorgetenamusic]

Love it, thanks so much for sharing!!

[@theswarthyking8651]

I believe that Martin was ONLY 20 yrs old...incredible!

[@Cotele1]

,,,born 20 October 1956

[@JustFiddler]

30:51 😍😍😍

[@SIRONEDRAGON]

cool

[@Boldstrummer]

13:34 Someone to watch over me - Gershwin - D / I've got Rhythm - G

[@bsharporbflat8378]

Just to say, Menuhin and Perlman thought of him as a virtuoso....and he was just as good on piano

[@martinheath5947]

Also Menuhin had to write all his parts beforehand because he couldn't improvise

[@Boldstrummer]

9:10 Pent-up House - G

[@Boldstrummer]

32:48 I'll Remember April

[@Boldstrummer]

21:20 Surry with the Fringe on Top

[@Boldstrummer]

40:50 Martin Taylor SOLO Guitar - Old Man River?

[@chuckgviolin3538]

We can play all the Paganini and Weiniawski we want, but this guy has some serious chops. I've been playing with some bands recently, and improvising can be more horrifying than having the notes in front of you! And, Surrey with a Fringe on Top is just brilliant!

[@stratjdr]

does anyone know if this was broadcasted on the radio (Public Radio probably) in 84/85 Whas there a program called "Live From The Montreal Jazz" festival?

[@Boldstrummer]

50:58 Chattanooga choo choo

[@Boldstrummer]

Martin doesn't come on until Swing 42 - C 4:35

[@Samsara_is_dukkha]

Pity Marc Fosset is not acknowledged in the credits...

[@Boldstrummer]

26:24 Don't get around much anymore - D

[@darinquallslapassioneperil2888]

does anyone have the tune titles from this performance?

[@jirusjirus9322]

Good stufff, slicker than oil

[@mhs0034]

Firstly, great concert....and now, pardon my ignorance, what is the same of the number starting at 33:44?

[@Eduaro2U]

"I'll Remember April" - a popular song and jazz standard with music by Gene de Paul, and lyrics by Patricia Johnston and Don Raye. It made its debut in the 1942 Abbott and Costello comedy Ride 'Em Cowboy, being sung by Dick Foran. It can be found in the Real Book vol 1. :-)

[@JustFiddler]

@@Eduaro2U thankyou

[@JustFiddler]

30:04 😁

[@zeligrubenstein1230]

Anyone know who the bass player and acoustic guitarist are?

[@jorgetenamusic]

If I'm not mistaken the acoustic guitar player is Marc Fosset

[@zeligrubenstein1230]

THanks

[@deejay8864]

I think bass player might be Brian Torff

[@zeligrubenstein1230]

Thanks

[@RW22204]

Brian Torff

[@Boldstrummer]

18:13 I get a kick out of you - D

[@112-h4o]

53:55 26:17

[@jimbobhendrick]

Is Brian Torff the bassist?

[@aggabus]

1980s

[@peterweltweit]

Why nobody talks about the brilliant lefty? Did I miss something? Or is it arrogance?

[@fino2604]

Marc fosset. A fantastic player.. he passed away yesterday. 2020. RIR MARC

[@jirusjirus9322]

A south paw passes his gift on to us. The beautiful vocal inflections upon the sound of the guitar, in intervals, just mystical... would love to hear more of his capabilities in that realm. These chops, licks and see songs are just about the slickest thang ever. Thank you Martin and Stephane for autographs on my gold violin after one of your shows in Pittsburgh. At 67 now, I'm learning more about the history that i have had the pleasure to live. 🍂🍁💚

[@troubleondemand7703]

Just ridiculous.