Christian Garros, Rouen Memory Jazz Band - Rouen Memory Jazz Band De Christian Garros

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Review by Mohammad Arfeen

Rouen Memory Jazz Band De Christian Garros: A French Blast from the Past Alright, let’s talk about Rouen Memory Jazz Band De Christian Garros, because if you’re into jazz and somehow missed this 1981 gem from France, well… shame on you. Or maybe not—because hey, it’s not exactly floating around Spotify playlists these days. Released on “Not On Label” (which sounds like something my band would’ve called itself back in high school), this album is a wild ride through big-band energy, small-group intimacy, and just enough saxophone squeals to keep things interesting. First off, credit where it’s due: Christian Garros didn’t just direct this thing—he wrangled an army of musicians who seem to have brought every horn known to man. There’s P. Ecrepont flexing his alto sax and clarinet muscles, R. Biet blowing flute solos that feel like they wandered in from another dimension, and M. Duconseille holding down the baritone fort like some kind of low-end superhero. Oh, and don’t forget G. Prevost on drums, keeping everyone honest while probably drinking espresso between takes. Now, onto the tracks. Let me tell ya, two songs stuck with me like gum under a jazz club table: “Take The ‘A’ Train” and “The Jeep Is Jumpin’.” “Take The ‘A’ Train,” Duke Ellington’s classic, gets a fresh coat of paint here. It’s got swagger, baby! O. Leroy’s trumpet blasts are crisp enough to wake up your eardrums, and J.-C. Cogny’s tenor sax sneaks in like a cat burglar stealing the spotlight. This version doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it polishes it so hard you can see yourself reflected in its shiny brass surface. You’ll want to hop on that train—even if it means dealing with Parisian commuters. Then there’s “The Jeep Is Jumpin’,” which feels like someone spiked the punch bowl at a WWII USO dance. S. Chapet’s bugle work adds a zany twist, making it sound like Benny Goodman decided to jam with a marching band. It’s chaotic, fun, and slightly unhinged—the musical equivalent of trying to parallel park during rush hour. By the time the track ends, you’re left wondering how anyone managed to fit all those notes into one song without causing a traffic jam. What makes this album stand out isn’t just the skill of the players—it’s the vibe. These folks weren’t chasing fame; they were clearly having too much fun in some smokey Rouen basement studio. Jacques Maigret recorded the whole shindig, capturing the raw energy without overproducing it into oblivion. And props to Michel Jules for the photography—he must’ve been the cool uncle snapping pics at family reunions. So yeah, Rouen Memory Jazz Band De Christian Garros might not change your life, but it’ll definitely make your Tuesday evening less boring. Listening to it feels like finding an old postcard in a flea market—you know it’s special even if no one else does. Final thought? If this album were a person, it’d be that quirky grandpa who tells long stories about hitchhiking across Europe, only to end them by saying, “And then I realized I forgot my trombone!” Cheers to forgotten treasures and the joy of stumbling upon them.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Take The "A" Train4:11
Splanky3:25
In A Brown Forest5:43
The Jeep Is Jumpin'3:11
In The Mood3:23
Lil Darlin'5:01
Blues With A Glance7:02
Double Take3:25
Scott's Place3:35

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Catalog Numbers

CG 8101

Labels

Not On Label

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtEspace Duchamp Villon
Distributed ByTeleson
Printed ByGlory, Asnières
Pressed ByMPO

Credits

RoleCredit
Alto SaxophoneP. Ecrepont (tracks: A2, A4, B9)
ClarinetP. Ecrepont (tracks: A2, A4, B9)
FluteR. Biet (tracks: A4, B7)
Baritone SaxophoneM. Duconseille
ContrabassB. Couloume
Directed ByChristian Garros
DrumsG. Prevost
GuitarM. Lostanlen
Photography ByMichel Jules
PianoP. Carment
Recorded ByJacques Maigret
SaxophoneR. Biet
Tenor SaxophoneC. Mabille (tracks: B8), J.-C. Cogny (tracks: A1, A3, A4, B9)
TromboneE. Le Prince (tracks: A2), J.-M. Canardelle, P. Crestee, Y. Morel (tracks: A3)
TrumpetA. Houx (tracks: A2), O. Leroy (tracks: A4, B9)
BugleF. Fort (tracks: A2, B6), S. Chapet (tracks: B5)

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
  • Matrix / Runout (runout side A, etched): MPO CG 8101 A [unidentifiable sign]
  • Matrix / Runout (runout side B, etched): MPO CG 8101 B Ʊ

About Christian Garros, Rouen Memory Jazz Band

French jazz percussionist, born 17 February 1920 in Paris, died 23 August 1988 in Rouen, France.

Real Name

    • Christian Garros

Name Vars

  • C. Garros
  • Ch. Garros
  • Garros

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Rouen Memory Jazz Band De Christian Garros* is a hidden gem from 1981, recorded in France. It’s packed with talented musicians, but one standout is P. Ecrepont, who played alto saxophone, clarinet, and even doubled on flute for some tracks. What’s wild is how many different instruments and voices were crammed into this jazz session—everything from bugles to baritone saxophones. Oh, and check this out: the track "Take The 'A' Train" is a classic jazz standard, but this version has its own French twist, thanks to the band's unique vibe. Not bad for an album that didn’t even have a big label backing it!