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Lyrics of Sam Rappa original songs
The word that best describes Sam Rappa' performances is 'Eklectic'
While his jazz improvisation in a Gypsy Jazz influenced swing style is his primary focus, his repertoire also includes ballads with vocals somewhat in the style of Leon Redbone, R&B funk/blues ala: Jim Croce, Eric Clapton, John Prine, etc. Easy listening light jazz dinner music, (Gershwin, Berlin, Porter), honky-tonk country (Merle Haggard, Willy Nelson, etc.)
Sam includes a collection of Django Reinhardts compositions in his repertoire.
Shown here is the Dupont guitar purchased in Paris, France and is a duplicate of the guitar used by Django Reinhardt, the internationally famous gypsy guitarist.
For some performances, he also uses a nylon-string guitar for a more mellow tone. The sound he strives for is acoustic.
A CD is available of Sam Rappa performing 11 of Django Reinhardts compositions. (shown in Bold Type) . Also included are 8 Jazz Standards and 1 original. The songs are:
Blues For Ike, Djangology, Douce Ambience, Loves Melody, Daphne, Belleville, Minor Swing, Nuages, Swing 42, Tears, Nuits De St.Germain Des Pres
Pennies From Heaven, Undecided, East Of The Sun, Limehouse Blues, Roseroom, All Of Me, Pent-up House,Topsy, and (Sam Rappa original) Miles To Django
The CD may be purchased for $7.00 (includes shipping) Specify as Disk #39.
Play video recorded at Cariera's of Django's Minor Swing
To purchase CD, send $7.00 check or Money order with your address to:
Sam Rappa, 4665 Pelham, Dearborn Hts., MI 48125
For more information or to be notified by Email of live performance schedule, contact:
Sam Rappa
(313) 586-1533 or mailto: svrap@comcast.netSam Rappa's Jazz Trio
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