Henri Salvador
b. Henri Gabriel Salvador, 18 July 1917, Cayenne, French Guiana, d. 13 February 2008, Paris, France. Raised in France where he was influenced by records of Django Reinhardt, Salvador taught himself guitar. He gained a reputation in the early 30s and was heard by Reinhardt who subsequently hired him. He also worked with visiting Americans, notably Eddie South. In the early 40s, Salvador played in the bands of Bernard Hilda and Ray Ventura. With Ventura he toured South America, recording in Montevideo, Uruguay, and he also recorded outside the band in Argentina and Brazil, with Franco-Brazilian bands that included Louis Vola, Pierre Allier and others.
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Albums
- (2007) Alias Henry Cording
- (2007) Dans Mon Ile
- (2007) Un Certain Sourire
- (2007) Salvador plays the Blues (+5 Inédits)
- (2007) Master Série
- (2007) Best Of
- (2005) Ma Chère Et Tendre
- (2002) Chambre Avec Vue
Top Tracks
- Jardin D'hiver
- Jazz Silver Moonlight
- Room With A view
- Jardin
- Il Fait Dimanche
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