un musicien de jazz

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuB-HT3WZuxHQVU_UujTdXVD8nU4Z5pykXB4HKXLBDWvPIdDkQgfsOumw99rs0oZL52I8PcjvfVLxyNxsawGL_lUOlMSPF15yHyib5UKxaXIvg8MwfFAiBQSIKGwgoRdbhU8WcaTWjutE/s1600/2014+Sept+17+Wed++++_20140917+010+DSC_8139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuB-HT3WZuxHQVU_UujTdXVD8nU4Z5pykXB4HKXLBDWvPIdDkQgfsOumw99rs0oZL52I8PcjvfVLxyNxsawGL_lUOlMSPF15yHyib5UKxaXIvg8MwfFAiBQSIKGwgoRdbhU8WcaTWjutE/s640/2014+Sept+17+Wed++++_20140917+010+DSC_8139.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As we waited to enter the Niki de Saint Phalle exhibit</div><div style="text-align: center;">at the Grand Palais last September, </div><div style="text-align: center;">we were delighted with the smooth notes </div><div style="text-align: center;">and melody transitions of the jazz clarinetist.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Grand Palais</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75008, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

un musicien de jazz

As we waited to enter the Niki de Saint Phalle exhibit at the Grand Palais last September,  we were delighted with the smooth notes  and mel...

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musicien de rue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoxttSVoqh5ZSyPYEl78rcI6HszHIjVORnjsLF0nB9tPAdQnl4B7iQ1X0y0DCb4_NiqU5yJoCyUTWyl8o9ibVT4rNqWj_yyoG8fygn0bew-3tJ_NKSzAt_VcsLb0yNH4LIKh4qLF0kFQ/s1600/2010+June+20+DSC_0029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoxttSVoqh5ZSyPYEl78rcI6HszHIjVORnjsLF0nB9tPAdQnl4B7iQ1X0y0DCb4_NiqU5yJoCyUTWyl8o9ibVT4rNqWj_yyoG8fygn0bew-3tJ_NKSzAt_VcsLb0yNH4LIKh4qLF0kFQ/s1600/2010+June+20+DSC_0029.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Street Musician</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">His lilting song</div><div style="text-align: center;">was equal to the twinkle in his eye</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Place Furstenberg</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75006, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

musicien de rue

Street Musician His lilting song was equal to the twinkle in his eye Place Furstenberg 75006, Paris

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Le Violoniste

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHushukztDqvsqRRAd4hrB_UODTcb3bx1xaYpeyG-Sm6Ljfxbyc6PxATdIq7jC2xiXywg2PKLu2NZQPQ4zEeAZP0_U6Cp3KuoFdMJ-7JotScFnK0ktrugxw1sj0XO6bJttUpGf2FG_WME/s1600/2013+Nov20+Paris+_20131120+014+DSC_1239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHushukztDqvsqRRAd4hrB_UODTcb3bx1xaYpeyG-Sm6Ljfxbyc6PxATdIq7jC2xiXywg2PKLu2NZQPQ4zEeAZP0_U6Cp3KuoFdMJ-7JotScFnK0ktrugxw1sj0XO6bJttUpGf2FG_WME/s1600/2013+Nov20+Paris+_20131120+014+DSC_1239.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Violinist</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The sounds coming from his violin were clear and mesmerizing.  Asking permission for the photo, he nodded in return.  Clicking twice, I thanked him for his music, dropped a tip, and walked on my way as he gave me the hint of a smile.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope that all who passed this corner enjoyed a pleasant break from the noise of the street, replaced by the strains of Bach from this single violinist.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Métro St. Germain des Prés</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">in front of Église Saint Germain des Prés</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75006, Paris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Le Violoniste

The Violinist The sounds coming from his violin were clear and mesmerizing.  Asking permission for the photo, he nodded in return.  Clicking...

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Rue Mouffetard - les danseurs

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkEA_8apug1BoM65SBKOoZYmvyfupxr0hep_lPWPh7meHBPQWXanNmjNrjk3BLX9vxS4IZHjoXhLFrK3WKJbrKevlZq3A66fq39MfFY9EX8eVX1hTLfTqU4wrsGJISZqCJX7nrkB0-RU/s1600/2012+Jan+15+2nd_0339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkEA_8apug1BoM65SBKOoZYmvyfupxr0hep_lPWPh7meHBPQWXanNmjNrjk3BLX9vxS4IZHjoXhLFrK3WKJbrKevlZq3A66fq39MfFY9EX8eVX1hTLfTqU4wrsGJISZqCJX7nrkB0-RU/s640/2012+Jan+15+2nd_0339.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Rue Mouffetard</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Every Sunday a small crowd gathers on Rue Mouffetard </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">in front of Église Saint-Médard to sing and dance </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">to the music of Christian Bassoul.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is easy to spot the regulars, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">whose easy steps and spins are evidence of the Sunday routine. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">All are welcome to participate </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">so if you find yourself in Paris on a Sunday morning, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">find your way to this charming experience and.... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">dance.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Rue Mouffetard at Rue Censier</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75005, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Métro Censier-Daubenton</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Rue Mouffetard - les danseurs

Rue Mouffetard Every Sunday a small crowd gathers on Rue Mouffetard  in front of Église Saint-Médard to sing and dance  to the music of Chri...

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Dansant dans la rue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8250665765_17a916ed69_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8250665765_17a916ed69_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dancing in the street</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Rue Mouffetard</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Every Sunday a small crowd gathers on Rue Mouffetard </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">in front of Église Saint-Médard to sing and dance </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">to the music of Christian Bassoul.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is easy to spot the regulars, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">whose easy steps and spins are evidence of the Sunday routine.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">All are welcome to participate </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">so if you find yourself in Paris on a Sunday morning, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">find your way to this charming experience and.... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">dance.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Rue Mouffetard at Rue Censier</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75005, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Métro Censier-Daubenton</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">(joyeux anniversaire, Cherie)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Dansant dans la rue

Dancing in the street Rue Mouffetard Every Sunday a small crowd gathers on Rue Mouffetard  in front of Église Saint-Médard to sing and dance...

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L'accordéoniste - Marché d'Aligre

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwfrhCurnLPkRlP7F287Oq6CPKAM9UVlMVuRLZ2DIGNeuqslg3OaOjCEBP6MrZrTbzobb0EbzEJEANhbPF5VYeHN83bmMOPSpmUSULRpcW2byuSIZ_2Ar5K0g6nEEmJDKys121x-mnt8/s1600/2012+Apr+1+Paris_075DSC_5622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After stuffing ourselves with oysters on Rue d'Aligre</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">we heard the peppy tune of this accordionist in the street.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Perhaps he was just out for a Sunday meet-up with other musicians.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>(for Vreni)</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Rue d'Aligre</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Marché d'Aligre</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75012, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

L'accordéoniste - Marché d'Aligre

After stuffing ourselves with oysters on Rue d'Aligre we heard the peppy tune of this accordionist in the street. Perhaps he was just ou...

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Le Musicien

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKp5r4tgxytH1575C-E-9KKC8xakQmU3oAeHbXV4wmzPQHdXjSDbaEzN9fILp0YEuZ0Zh1vrlSOUkFJaFwDHaTAsVfngcxoqjMGo-NLa6XUH1LFu7G2x1QKrl9vOzv_sKjh3TAebTCLa0/s1600/2011+april+5+DSC_0223.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638688057033615314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKp5r4tgxytH1575C-E-9KKC8xakQmU3oAeHbXV4wmzPQHdXjSDbaEzN9fILp0YEuZ0Zh1vrlSOUkFJaFwDHaTAsVfngcxoqjMGo-NLa6XUH1LFu7G2x1QKrl9vOzv_sKjh3TAebTCLa0/s640/2011+april+5+DSC_0223.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br />This musician may have been working for coins but he appeared to be playing for the music within his soul. The street (and Métro) performers seem to be a notch better than I hear in the United States. I found the same to be true in Seville last fall witnessing a string quartet for which I would gladly have paid for front row seats.<br /><br /><br /><br />Montmartre en avril 2011<br /><br /><br /><br />

Le Musicien

This musician may have been working for coins but he appeared to be playing for the music within his soul. The street (and Métro) performers...

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