Bastida, a former member of the renowned , uses this album to blend her classical training with improvisational jazz. The content explores several distinct phases of Grappelli's career:
Includes new pieces by Bastida that incorporate funk and Brazilian styles while maintaining Grappelli's "essence". Tracklist (14 Tracks) eliabastida.tributetostephanegrappelli.zip
The digital download (typically around 55 minutes) includes the following tracks: (Joseph Kosma) I Can’t Get Started Bastida, a former member of the renowned ,
The recording features the , comprising core members of the Catalan jazz scene: Èlia Bastida: Violin and Vocals Josep Traver: Guitar Joan Chamorro: Double Bass Arnau Julià: Drums This project is a deeply personal homage to
Drawing inspiration from Grappelli's 1986 La Grande Réunion album with Baden Powell.
This project is a deeply personal homage to French jazz legend Stéphane Grappelli, whom Bastida describes as a "lyrical, passionate, virtuoso, and romantic" influence on her career. Album Overview & Musical Direction
(J.S. Bach - referencing Grappelli's recording with Eddie South) Troublant Bolero Anniversary Song Flamingo Makin’ Whoopee Dance for Stéphane (Original by Èlia Bastida) Nature Boy Django Izaura (Referencing the bossa-nova recordings) My One and Only Love Grappellia (Original by Èlia Bastida) Django (Bonus Track) The Ensemble