La Valse des Niglos
Context
Recorded in Paris in 1939 by the Trio Ferret: Pierre "Baro" Ferret as soloist, Jean "Matelo" and René "Challain" Ferret and Maurice Speilleux on double bass. Composition by G. Malha, featured on the compilation Jazz à la Gitane (Sunnyside, 2011).
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Hot Club de France, Gypsy jazz, Jazz in France (interwar years). Among the origins and influences of Hot Club de France, Gypsy jazz: Swing, big bands, Jazz in France (interwar years).