Etienne Grandjean - Accordéon diatonique (1987) [Hi-Res]

The album Accordéon Diatonique (1994) is a solo work by Breton accordionist Etienne Grandjean, a pivotal figure in the revival of the diatonic accordion in Brittany. The recording showcases Grandjean’s mastery in performing traditional Breton music, including dance tunes such as an-dro, gavotte, ridée, and laridé. The album features 15 instrumental tracks, including Hanter dro du Tréhic / Buxus sempervirens, Le Cessonnaise, Les mangeuses d'oreilles, and L'amant doux, highlighting the rich repertoire of Upper Brittany. The music embodies an authentic playing style inspired by the Gallo tradition, emphasizing melodic clarity and rhythmic precision typical of fest-noz, the traditional Breton dance gatherings.

Tracklist:
1-1 Etienne Grandjean - Mazurka du vignoble [2:06]
1-2 Etienne Grandjean;Jacky Molard - Quand il mouille - La méchante femme [3:26]
1-3 Etienne Grandjean - Le Georges Lieu [3:06]
1-4 Etienne Grandjean;Jean-Louis Le Vallegant - Entre Scrignac et Lannéanou [4:59]
1-5 Etienne Grandjean - Marines [2:30]
1-6 Etienne Grandjean;Jean-Louis Le Vallegant - Le bal ballant ou "Isolement d'un baleu" [2:24]
2-7 Etienne Grandjean;Jacky Molard;Jean-Louis Le Vallegant - Nova [2:52]
2-8 Etienne Grandjean;Jacky Molard - Rondes du pays de Loudéac [3:58]
2-9 Etienne Grandjean - La batelière [2:34]
2-10 Etienne Grandjean;Jean-Louis Le Vallegant - Dañs Plinn [2:37]
2-11 Etienne Grandjean - Matines [2:05]
2-12 Etienne Grandjean;Jean-Louis Le Vallegant - Scottishe de Penhoët [3:43]