Stephane Grappelli & Joe Venuti - Venupelli Blues (1969) [1986]

Stephane Grappelli and Joe Venuti, arguably the two top violinists in jazz history, only made one recording together, this heated 1969 studio sesion. With pianist George Wein and guitarist Barney Kessel helping out as part of the supporting four-piece rhythm section, Grappelli and Venuti often romp during the title cut and the six standards that comprise this memorable session. This violin "battle" ends up as a dead heat, a joyous and historic occasion for all concerned.

Tracks:

01. I Can't Give You Anything But Love (Fields-McHugh) - 8:55
02. My One and Only Love (Wood-Mellin) - 3:47
03. After You've Gone (Creamer-Layton) - 4:19
04. Undecided (Robin-Shavers) - 3:31
05. Venupelli Blues (Venuti-Grappelli) - 4:22
06. Tea for Two (Youmans-Caesar) - 4:21
07. I'll Never Be the Same (Khan-Malneck-Signorelli) - 3:58

Personnel:

Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti - violin
George Wein - piano
Barney Kessel - guitar
Larry Ridley - bass
Don Lamond - drums
Recorded in Paris on October 22, 1969.