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Title:	Mosaique
Artist:	JAS - Jeunesse Accordeon du Sundgau, French Accordion Orchestra conducted by Philippe Rey
Supplied by:	Philippe Rey
Review date:	April 11th 2003
Tracks:	1. Hommage a Jacques Brel - Claude Thomain 2. Oblivion - A. Piazzolla/Bratti 3. Medley - Legrand - Gershwin/Bolognesi 4. Asturias - Albeniz/Puchnowski 5. Cavatina Figaro - Rossini/Ph. Rey 6. La Storia - Jacob de Haan/Jacobi 7. Fuga - Piazzolla 8. Du vent dans les soufflets - Thomain 9. Bolo savour Varis - Bolognesi

Twenty-five young and dynamic accordionists form the French Accordion Orchestra "Jeunesse Accordeon du Sundgau". Their choice of program for this recording includes pieces of a lighter character: some light classical numbers arranged for the accordion orchestra and various soloists (vocal, trombone, accordion), pieces by Piazzolla, etc. and is definitely orientated towards more of an entertainment style. Although the musicians are amateur accordionists, they achieved quite a professional musical approach in many aspects such as: style, overall tonal quality, sophistication and balance. Use of other instruments and vocals in combination with the orchestra of accordions was most successful, giving that sense of big, full sound. They are definitely entertaining and pleasant to listen to. ****