Check out what reviewers said of the original HDCD release of The Hot Club of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Bounce:
“…violinist Evan Price and guitarist Paul Mehling leapt into the stratosphere with flurries of notes… Price’s tone was sweet and plangent. And, oh, momma, is Mehling ever one fast-fingered guitarist. Whooowee, what runs, what flurries.” —Wes Phillips, Stereophile 12/2007
“It’s the synergies, combination of highly competent execution, accessibility and the fact that they swing harder than anyone else out there that make The Hot Club of San Francisco the Count Basie of gypsy Swing.” —Monterey Jacques, Djangology.net – Full Review
“What impresses me most about this CD is the continuing musical maturation of Paul and his violinist partner Evan Price, along with an increasing group cohesion overall. As the years go by, they seem to have gained a certain measure of confidence in execution and a more emotionally direct approach to swinging, as if they know exactly what they want and how to get it. Particularly sizzling are “Mystery Pacific” and “Rythme Futur.” —Don Mopsick, Editor Jazz Me News – Complete Review
“These guys pull us back to the glorious sounds of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, (with) the Gypsy, bluegrass feeling that was a large part of the French glitz in the 1930s. This is a fine addition to any collection.” —D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Jazz Newsletter
“…the group breathes new life into this slice of jazz with innovative arrangements and inspired playing… To top it off, the recording was engineered by Keith Johnson, whom I consider the world’s greatest recording engineer.” —Robert Harley, AVGuide.com – Complete Review
RM-2503 The Hot Club of San Francisco Yerba Buena Bounce
2 LP set, 45 rpm, 200-gram discs from Quality Record Pressings, in gatefold jacket
“San Francisco has the earned reputation as a city that is unique and goes its own independent direction. I think that can also be said of the Hot Club of San Francisco, a creative band that masters Gypsy Jazz, but gives it new shape, sound, and inspiration on this entertaining CD.” — Harvey Barkan, L.A. Jazz Scene
SIDE 1: Mystery Pacific; Hot Lips; I’m Happy Just To ; Dance With You; Sway;
SIDE 2: Number Two; Souvenir de Villingen; Tickle Toe; Black and White;
SIDE 3: Rythme Futur; Lullabye; Yerba Buena Bounce; Stardust;
SIDE 4: Borneo; Georgia Cabin; Improvisation #2; Some Of These Days (jam)
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Music also available as RR-109HDCD & HR-109 (HRx)