Also great as café music! Introducing famous tunes to savor the charm of musette
Musette, the popular music born in France.
Played in cafés and dance halls since the late 19th century, this music has soothed the hearts of Parisians and, with the graceful timbre of the accordion, is loved around the world.
Though it began as the music of the working class, it evolved while incorporating elements of waltz and jazz.
We invite you into the world of musette masterpieces, where melodies full of nostalgia and warmth interweave with a nostalgic rhythm, carrying you along with the elegant air of Paris.
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Also Great as Cafe Music! Masterpieces to Savor the Charm of Musette (11–20)
Domino / DominoLouis Ferrari
The world of musette, whose accordion’s gentle timbre evokes scenes of Parisian cafés.
Louis Ferrari, an accordionist of Italian descent who made his mark in France, was a craftsman-like artist active from the 1930s onward.
Released in 1950, this work featured a French version sung by André Claveau; the following year, the English version was covered by big names such as Tony Martin and Bing Crosby, becoming a major hit that spent 12 weeks on the Billboard charts.
Its waltz-time melody is filled with nostalgia and warmth, making it perfect for a leisurely afternoon in a café or for those who want to relax while reading.
Autumn WindAruman Rasan’yu
“Autumn Wind (Vent d’automne)” is a work by Louis Peguri, one of the Peguri brothers.
The accordion performance is by Armand Lassagne, who served as the resident accordionist for the Raymond Lefèvre Orchestra.
Lovely MusetteKumasaka Ritoko & Isobe Maiko
“Uruwashi no Musette” is an original composition by Rutsuko Kumasaka, an accordionist from Saitama Prefecture.
It is performed by Rutsuko Kumasaka and violinist Maiko Isobe.
From the “Haruyo Koi Koi Ohigan Live ~ Tanabota” at La Cana.
Waltz of the HedgehogJo Abbott＆Andy Price＆Bryan Karahasan
“Hedgehog Waltz (La valse des niglos)” is a piece by Gousti Malla.
The title refers to hedgehog soup, a favorite dish among the Manouche.
Performance credits: Accordion – Jo Abbott, Bass – Andy Price, Guitar – Bryan Karahasan.
A young lady from ParisRichādo Noeru
“Mademoiselle de Paris” is a work by Paul Durand.
It was performed as an insert song in the French film “Scandale aux Champs-Elysées” (Scandal on the Champs-Élysées).
The accordion is played by Richard Noel.
Melancholy MusetteKuwayama Tetsuya & Koyumiko
“Melancholic Musette” is a composition by accordionist Tetsuya Kuwayama.
The performance features Kuwayama on accordion and the band Koyumiko: members include Yumiko Orishige on piano and claviola, along with violin, guitar, bass, and drums.
Also great as café music! Introducing classic musette masterpieces to savor (21–30)
Soir de DisputeEruwan Mellec & Toomasu Le Briz
“Soir de dispute” is a piece by Gus Viseur and accordionist-composer Jacques Morino.
Performed by Erwan Mellec (accordion) and Thomas Le Briz (guitar).