Born VERVIERS, ( Belgium) 1962. He began playing drums in 1978. Studied at the Musicians' Institute of Los Angeles 1985-1986. Won the soloist's prize at the International Festival of Francophone Jazz in 1991. Has toured extensively on the pop and jazz stages most notably with John Scofield, Michel Petrucciani, Scott Henderson, Michel Portal, Toots Thielemans and Mike Stern. Most recently, he has been developing his own music in the Charlier-Sourisse duo which has so far produced 3 albums : "Gemini" in 2001, "Eleven Blues" in 2004 and "Héritage" in 2007. Co-author, with Benoît Sourisse of the "Charlier-Sourisse" Notebooks, a jazz method published by Leduc, Charlier is head of the drum department at the Didier Lockwood Music School. His contribution to the Cézame catalogue so far are the fruits of collaborations with Benoît Sourisse, Manu Galvin , Jean-Jacques-Milteau, Michel Gaucher and Jean Gobinet. Latest release: "Nos Années Ciné"/"Cinematic 60's Pop & Jazz". (CEZ. 4075), an homage to French cinema of the 50's and 60's.
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Direction Saint-Tropez [CEZ4075 - 1] |
0 | 1'40 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Breezy twist. Hammond organ, vibes & rhythm. | 1960 French retro comedy kitsch & cheesy twist blooper funny animals happy & joyful carefree naive Hammond organ | Gm | 105 |
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Surprise Party [CEZ4075 - 3] |
0 | 1'18 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Party. Hully gully. Hammond organ, claps, electric guitar & rhythm. | 1960 blooper French retro comedy happy & joyful hully gully Hammond organ country ball ironical & mischievous danceable funny animals | Em | 153 |
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Bowling [CEZ4075 - 4] |
0 | 2'37 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Party time. Cool. Hully gully. Hammond organ, baritone sax & rhythm. | 1960 blooper French retro comedy kitsch & cheesy flute happy & joyful hully gully carefree bouncy everyday life | Gm | 142 |
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Mini Skirt [CEZ4075 - 2] |
0 | 1'33 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Twist. Teasing & playful. Hammond organ, xylophone & rhythm. | 1960 blooper ironical & mischievous French retro comedy happy & joyful twist danceable funny animals kitsch & cheesy Hammond organ | A | 152 |
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Caravelle [CEZ4075 - 5] |
0 | 1'55 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Cruise liner easy-listening. Chic & carefree. "Tijuana" trumpet, strings, flute & rhythm. | French retro comedy kitsch & cheesy retro American serie 1960 funny easy listening (all) happy & joyful carefree ironical & mischievous trumpet | G | 141 |
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Villa Arpel [CEZ4075 - 7] |
0 | 1'50 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Romantic swing. Hommage to Jacques Tati. Jazz guitar, accordion & rhythm. | confident 1950 country & garden carefree romantic old-fashioned happy & joyful Paris vibraphone 1960 | Ebm | 92 |
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Nouvelle Vague [CEZ4075 - 22] |
0 | 2'49 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Swing. Urban & definite. Horns, piano, bongos & rhythm. | jazz be-bop new wave (cinema) urban landscape 1950 nocturnal retro cinema confident brass ensemble crime movie jazzy | Dm | 132 |
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Les Parisiennes [CEZ4075 - 6] |
0 | 2'09 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Parisian swing. Lively & casual. Jazz guitar, accordion @ 0'59 & rhythm. | French cinema romantic comedy happy & joyful 1960 jazzy kitsch & cheesy Paris chromatic accordion funny French retro comedy | Dm | 133 |
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Tour de France 55 [CEZ4075 - 9] |
0 | 2'14 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | French ballroom. Lively & cheerful. Vibes & rhythm. | jazz guitar march (dance) 1950 chromatic accordion happy & joyful swirling French retro comedy confident lively bouncy | G | 140 |
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Vedette [CEZ4075 - 11] |
0 | 1'30 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Swing. Gangster-film chase. Hammond organ, vibes, bongos & rhythm. | jazz be-bop new wave (cinema) vibraphone driving 1960 retro cinema Hammond organ bongo double bass France | Gm | 120 |
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Champs-Elysées [CEZ4075 - 20] |
0 | 1'36 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Bebop. Movie swing. Tenor sax, vibes, piano, bongos & rhythm. | crime movie new wave (cinema) tenor saxophone jazz be-bop retro American serie 1950 retro cinema jazz club jazzy urban landscape | Gm | 84 |
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Paris By Night [CEZ4075 - 21] |
0 | 3'15 | André Charlier, Jean Gobinet, Benoît Sourisse | Modern jazz. Late night & mysterious. Trumpet, jazz guitar, piano & rhythm. | jazz ballad relaxed intimate new wave (cinema) sensual lazy jazz club cool jazz 1950 swaying | Cm | 60 |
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All Shot Up [CEZ4109 - 12] |
0'46 | André Charlier, Daniel Diaz | Urgent & serious. Vibraphone & rhythm. | vibraphone driving retro American serie B movie retro cinema cinematic jazz steady spy film noir beds | Am | 162 |
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All Shot Up 2 [CEZ4109 - 13] |
Alt. | 1'54 | André Charlier, Daniel Diaz | Urgent & serious. Walking bass, rhythm & fx echo. | retro American serie B movie retro cinema cinematic jazz steady driving spy film noir beds urgent | Cm | 112 |
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All Shot Up 3 [CEZ4109 - 14] |
Alt. | 0'46 | André Charlier, Daniel Diaz | Urgent & serious. Walking bass, Fender rhodes & rhythm. | Fender rhodes driving retro American serie B movie retro cinema cinematic jazz steady spy film noir beds | Cm | 162 |
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Funk City [CEZ4107 - 11] |
0 | 3'16 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse, Manuel Galvin, Jean Gobinet | Progressive jazz. Determined & serioux. Trumpet, electric guitar & rhythm. | jazz rock retro American serie 1970 film noir investigation muted trumpet urgent 1980 driving blaxploitation | Dm | 133 |
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Pigall's Blues [CEZ4075 - 12] |
0 | 2'18 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Late night. Louche. Muted trumpet, bongos, vibes & rhythm @ 0'40. | crime movie 1950 nocturnal muted trumpet retro cinema interrogative 1960 bongo driving France | Gm | 97 |
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Gangster [CEZ4075 - 13] |
0 | 2'01 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Blues . Brash & determined. Electric guitar, bongos, vibes & rhythm. | crime movie Hammond organ cinematic jazz kitsch & cheesy 1960 bluesy retro cinema police comedy patient retro American serie | Bbm | 118 |
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Champagne [CEZ4075 - 14] |
0 | 2'19 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Private club atmosphere. Sexy & late night. Hammond organ, vibes, bongos & rhythm. | jazz club Hammond organ police comedy crime movie nocturnal 1960 retro cinema cinematic jazz jazzy urban landscape | Gm | 112 |
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Femme Fatale [CEZ4075 - 25] |
0 | 2'42 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Late night moody jazz ballad. Piano, muted trumpet @ 0'41 & drums. | jazz ballad nocturnal new wave (cinema) wandering film noir sensual swaying crime movie lazy jazz club | E | 65 |
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Strip-Tease Please [CEZ4075 - 26] |
0 | 2'16 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Sexy & late night. Hammond organ, drums, electric guitar & double bass. | lazy jazz club Hammond organ relaxed sensual slow (dance) striptease romantic comedy retro American serie country ball | Fm | 82 |
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Roadhouse Blues [CEZ4054 - 28] |
0 | 2'30 | André Charlier, Michel Gaucher, Benoît Sourisse | Flickerin neon light... Jazzy blues band with sax. Cool swing. | tenor saxophone jazz be-bop jazz (all) new wave (cinema) 1960 driving urban landscape 1950 spy jazz bands (all) | Dm | 137 |
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Set 'Em Up Joe [CEZ4109 - 1] |
2'19 | Benoît Sourisse, André Charlier | Sensual & nocturnal. Hammond organ & rhythm. | jazz ballad Fender rhodes bluesy lazy relaxed striptease intimate jazzy nocturnal piano bar | Gm | 108 |
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Set 'Em Up Joe 2 [CEZ4109 - 2] |
Alt. | 2'19 | Benoît Sourisse, André Charlier | Sensual & nocturnal. Solo Hammond organ. | Fender rhodes bluesy lazy intimate relaxed romantic comedy nocturnal piano bar sensual striptease | Gm | 82 |
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Night Stalker [CEZ4107 - 3] |
0 | 1'29 | André Charlier, Daniel Diaz | Nervous & urgent. Electric guitar & rhythm. | 1960 spy chase film noir England electric guitar twangy guitar retro American serie B movie urgent | Em | 119 |
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Devil Heart [CEZ4107 - 5] |
2'26 | Daniel Diaz, André Charlier | Lazy but serious. Electric guitar, bass & drums. | contemporary series wandering nocturnal road movie retro American serie electric bass tremolo 1970 blues film noir | Am | 123 |
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Devil Heart 2 [CEZ4107 - 6] |
Alt. | 2'02 | Daniel Diaz, André Charlier | Lazy & patient. Drum & double bass. | retro American serie film noir walking nocturnal road movie contemporary series 1970 blues wandering interrogative | Em | 122 |
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Devil Heart 3 [CEZ4107 - 7] |
Alt. | 1'41 | Daniel Diaz, André Charlier | Relax but determined. Double bass & drums. | wandering nocturnal road movie retro American serie contemporary series electric bass drums film noir investigation walking | Am | 123 |
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La Mondaine [CEZ4075 - 10] |
0 | 1'55 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | French 60's police TV series . Piano, accordion, horns & woodblock. | crime movie chromatic accordion retro cinema interrogative old-fashioned driving France walking acoustic piano 1920 | Abm | 129 |
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Exotissimo [CEZ4075 - 16] |
0 | 2'00 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Between mambo & cha cha cha. Vibes, flute, trumpet @ 0'35 & rhythm. | exotic French retro comedy exotica kitsch & cheesy 1950 carefree confident romantic comedy old-fashioned France | Eb | 138 |
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Palm Beach [CEZ4075 - 17] |
0 | 2'31 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | French cha cha cha. Flute, percussion & trumpet @ 0'34. | 1950 exotic French retro comedy happy & joyful 1960 country ball cha cha cha retro cinema comedy lively | Fm | 118 |
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Lino And Aldo [CEZ4075 - 19] |
0 | 1'40 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Casual & mysterious. Flute, Farfisa organ, horns, accordion & percussion @ 0'45. | circus animals circus music Farfisa organ 1950 swaying circus interrogative Italian cinema French retro comedy comical | Ebm | 88 |
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Carlton Lounge [CEZ4075 - 27] |
0 | 2'41 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Old fashioned & cosy. Piano, jazz guitar, double bass & rhythm. | jazz club relaxed jazz ballad romantic old-fashioned lazy swaying intimate piano bar refined | Dm | 63 |
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Via Cinecitta [CEV3008 - 6] |
0 | 2'50 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Nostalgic & "felliniesque" Accordion & barrel organ. | circus music Italian cinema Italy 1950 chromatic accordion circus slow motion 1940 1960 swaying | Ebm | 137 |
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Fouquet's [CEZ4075 - 8] |
0 | 1'37 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Gentle 20's stride jazz. Piano, soprano sax & woodblock. | stride piano 1920 retro cabaret silent movie police comedy carefree sopranino saxophone swaying old-fashioned honky-tonk piano | Gm | 127 |
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Mambo Bar [CEZ4075 - 18] |
0 | 2'18 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Bolero. Late night & sensual. Piano, accordion, clarinet & percussion. | country ball exotic 1950 bolero swaying kitsch & cheesy sensual retro cabaret old-fashioned France | Cm | 114 |
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Hold-Up [CEZ4075 - 23] |
0 | 1'01 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Up-tempo swing. Suspense & chase. Drums, vibes, bongos & Hammond organ. | chase jazz be-bop new wave (cinema) Hammond organ retro cinema crime movie retro American serie urgent vibraphone 1950 | Dm | 124 |
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Private [CEZ4075 - 24] |
0 | 1'29 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Relaxed & louche. Drums Hammond organ & vibes. | crime movie relaxed film noir lazy jazz club nocturnal Hammond organ cinematic jazz interrogative jazzy | Gm | 96 |
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One For the Blues [CEZ4054 - 29] |
0 | 2'32 | André Charlier, Manuel Galvin, Benoît Sourisse | Let the good times roll... Straight Chicago blues. Electric band with harmonica. | Chicago blues diatonic harmonica United States of America tracking shot 1960 lively Hammond organ urban landscape 1950 1970 | Em | 125 |
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Art News [CEZ4047 - 34] |
0 | 1'35 | André Charlier, Michel Gaucher | Light & improvised be-bop. Fresh. Tenor sax & drums. | jazz club tenor saxophone jazz be-bop new wave (cinema) nocturnal 1950 1960 abstract art pop art sensual | C | 136 |
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Quai Des Orfèvres [CEZ4075 - 28] |
0 | 2'42 | André Charlier | « Nick the lot of 'em ». harmonica & drums. | film noir bluesy wandering crime movie diatonic harmonica lazy snare drum with brushes introspective jazzy retro American serie | Dm | 118 |
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Inner Peace [CEZ4690 - 9] |
2'06 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Instrumental gospel. Without tempo. Meditative, quiet & prayerful. Solo Hammond organ with Leslie FX. | Hammond organ calm intimate wedding romantic bluesy charming steady sparse gospel | Eb | 68 |
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Inner Peace Alternate [CEZ4690 - 18] |
Alt. | 2'06 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Alternate version with temple reverb effect | Hammond organ calm intimate wedding romantic bluesy charming steady sparse gospel | Eb | 74 |
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The Spirit of Praise [CEZ4690 - 6] |
4'21 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Instrumental gospel blues. Slow tempo. Restrained, prayerful, fervent & soulful. Hammond organ with Leslie FX. Piano @ 0'40. Rhythm @ 1'15. Builds up | soul tender romantic romantic comedy gospel introspective building relaxed confident lazy | G | 116 |
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The Spirit of Praise Alternate [CEZ4690 - 15] |
Alt. | 4'20 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Alternate version with temple reverb effect | soul tender romantic romantic comedy gospel introspective building relaxed confident lazy | G | 117 |
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A Joyful Procession [CEZ4690 - 1] |
2'46 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Instrumental gospel. Uplifting, dynamic, optimistic & festive in a spirit of togetherness. Piano, Hammond organ with Leslie FX & rhythm. Lead | happy & joyful gospel carefree United States of America everyday life lively blooper comical unifying funny | C | 94 |
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A Joyful Procession Alternate [CEZ4690 - 10] |
Alt. | 2'46 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Alternate version with temple reverb effect | happy & joyful carefree United States of America lively gospel comical unifying everyday life funny blooper | C | 94 |
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Hearts Ablaze [CEZ4690 - 3] |
2'28 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Instrumental gospel with a country touch. Very fast tempo. Energetic, enthusiastic & exuberant. Hammond organ with Leslie FX, piano, electric guitar | lively quirky chase police comedy driving fiery gospel urgent funny blooper | G | 156 |
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Hearts Ablaze Alternate [CEZ4690 - 12] |
Alt. | 2'27 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Alternate version with temple reverb effect | lively quirky chase police comedy driving fiery gospel urgent funny blooper | G | 156 |
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Light in the Shadows [CEZ4690 - 2] |
2'19 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Instrumental gospel. Slow tempo. Meditative, soulful & introspective. Hammond organ with Leslie FX & drums. | Hammond organ romantic gospel introspective swaying jazz ballad calm United States of America melancholic relaxed | C | 109 |
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Light in the Shadows Alternate [CEZ4690 - 11] |
Alt. | 2'19 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Alternate version with temple reverb effect | Hammond organ romantic gospel introspective swaying jazz ballad calm United States of America melancholic relaxed | C | 109 |
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Streams of Blessing [CEZ4690 - 8] |
3'03 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Bluesy instrumental gospel. Quiet but determined & full of confidence. Piano, Hammond organ with Leslie FX & rhythm. | confident gospel blues bluesy charming relaxed swaying calm romantic comedy retro American serie | Bb | 86 |
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Streams of Blessing Alternate [CEZ4690 - 17] |
Alt. | 3'03 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Alternate version with temple reverb effect | confident gospel blues bluesy charming relaxed swaying calm romantic comedy retro American serie | Bb | 86 |
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Quiet Devotion [CEZ4690 - 7] |
2'55 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Instrumental gospel ballad. Confident, uplifting & anthemic. Piano, Hammond organ & rhythm. | confident unifying gospel carefree retro American serie soul bluesy lively happy & joyful lazy | Dm | 98 |
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Quiet Devotion Alternate [CEZ4690 - 16] |
Alt. | 2'55 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Alternate version with temple reverb effect | confident unifying gospel carefree retro American serie soul bluesy lively happy & joyful lazy | Gm | 98 |
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One Divine and Holy Groove [CEZ4690 - 5] |
2'28 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Instrumental gospel with a funky/shuffle feel. Medium tempo. Optimistic & uplifting in a spirit of togetherness. Hammond organ, electric guitar & | happy & joyful gospel confident steady unifying funky carefree retro American serie religious celebration festive | Bb | 86 |
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One Divine and Holy Groove
[CEZ4690 - 14] |
Alt. | 2'28 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Alternate version with temple reverb effect | happy & joyful gospel confident steady unifying funky carefree retro American serie religious celebration festive | Bb | 86 |
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Gospel Blues Soul [CEZ4690 - 4] |
3'41 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Gospel in a soulful & bluesy mood. Slow tempo. Laid back, fervent & reflective. Lead electric guitar, piano, Hammond organ & rhythm. | blues gospel relaxed swaying bluesy sensual retro American serie romantic calm romantic comedy | G | 163 |
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Gospel Blues Soul Alternate [CEZ4690 - 13] |
Alt. | 3'41 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Alternate version with temple reverb effect | blues gospel relaxed swaying bluesy sensual retro American serie romantic calm romantic comedy | G | 164 |
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An American in Rio [CEL7013 - 17] |
0 | 2'33 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | In the spirit of the 60's & 70's US movies and series. Exotic, cheerful, catchy & jazzy with a touch of kitsch. Orchestra with brass, Brazilian | latin jazz Brazil driving lively happy & joyful retro American serie confident exotic festive urgent | Fm | 126 |
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Cocktail Jazz [CEL7013 - 14] |
0 | 3'23 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Jazzy samba in the spirit of the Brazilian 60's & 70's. Carefree, festive, exotic, optimistic & classy. Jazz sextet with flugelhorn & flute lead | Brazil confident jazz club jazzy relaxed flugel horn carefree samba jazz sextet acoustic piano | Bb | 86 |
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City Limits [CEG5030 - 16] |
0 | 3'50 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Cool & chic. Jazz quintet with trumpet & sax. In the spirit of the 60's Films Noir and the Nouvelle Vague. Suggested for classy characters, New York | new wave (cinema) relaxed cinematic jazz jazz club nocturnal trumpet 1960 jazz quintet acoustic piano confident | Ebm | 100 |
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Private [CEG5030 - 21] |
0 | 1'25 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Jazzy & characteristic of bad places in gangster films. Hammond, brushes & vibes. | lazy nocturnal jazzy modern jazz mysterious relaxed film noir interrogative jazz club Hammond organ | Gm | 96 |
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Femme Fatale [CEG5030 - 14] |
0 | 2'40 | André Charlier, Benoît Sourisse | Nocturnal, thoughtful & solitary. Reminiscent of french "polar" from the 50's / 60's. Trumpet trio, piano & harmonica. Suggested for smoky scenes, | intimate nocturnal muted trumpet acoustic piano refined relaxed French cinema 1950 1960 chromatic harmonica | Em | 65 |
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