Biguines – Alphonso et son Orchestre Antillais, 1959

The beguines of Alphonso and his West Indian Orchestra. In 1959, the conductor and clarinettist already had a long career behind him. But in fact, Louis Jean-Alphonse – his real name – was a swindler or a genius? At the very least, an excellent opportunist, an average musician, but certainly passionate, he knew how to surround himself with the necessary talents, even if it meant recognizing them only sparingly… On this 25 cm, he covers the standards, but doesn’t hesitate to sign them all with his name… Including Ba Moin An Ti Bo, Oh Madiana or Maman Créole. Well, it goes down like a charm !!!