Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark is an album by jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli, recorded live in 1979 and released in 1980.

Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark
Live album by
Released1980
GenreJazz
Length45:00
LabelPablo
ProducerNorman Granz
Stéphane Grappelli chronology
Stephane Grappelli '80
(1980)
Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark
(1980)
Strictly For The Birds
(1980)

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Professional ratings
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AllMusic     [1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings    [2]

Writing for AllMusic, music critic Scott Yanow wrote of the album "By the time the 71-year-old Stephane Grappelli made this live trio recording with guitarist Joe Pass and bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, his legacy as the greatest of all jazz violinists was firmly in place.[...] The program itself is practically a Grapelli greatest-hits collection -- "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Crazy Rhythm," "How Deep Is the Ocean," etc. -- which makes this disc a perfect introduction to his art for anyone looking for a good place to begin. Highly recommended."[3]

An article on allaboutjazz.com states "A live concert of a small group that swings very big has been preserved for our enjoyment. These musicians play strongly and immaculately cohesive. If you like music that really swings with melody that sings and floats, you'll love this album. "[4]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected this album as part of its suggested Core Collection.[2][5]

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References

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  1. ^ Yanow, Scott. "Stéphane Grappelli – Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark: Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  2. ^ a b Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008) [1992]. "Stephane Grapelli". The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). New York: Penguin. p. 592. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.
  3. ^ "Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark - Stéphane Grappelli | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  4. ^ Jazz. "Stephane Grappelli, Joe Pass: Tivoli Gardens". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  5. ^ Penguin Guide to Jazz: Core Collection List, May 15, 2019