Fret Records

Owned and managed by Ian Cruikshank, Fret is the kind of label sometimes reffered to as a boutique label. Committed to high quality recordings of the finest Gypsy Jazz artists in the world. Fret, like its artists, is not interested by musical fads, fashions or hype, only in music that lasts. Ian Cruikshank began to study music and the style of Django Reinhardt in 1978. He has promoted many tours for Gypsy guitarists from the continent, as well as being the author of books on the subject. Ian was also Co-Producer and music co-ordinator for the Channel 4 TV documentary "Django - The legacy".


 Cruickshanks - DJango Meets The Duke: FJCD109
1. Ultrafox (6.16)
2. Billets Doux (4.36)
3. Tears (5.07)
4. DJangologie (6.06)
5. Nocturne (3.39)
6. Lotus Blossom (4.15)
7. Caravan (5.08)
8. DJango Meets The Duke (3.16)
9. Fleche D'Or (3.09)
10. In A Sentimental Mood (4.04)
11. Voue Et Moi (3.33)

 The Gypsy Jazz Guitar Festival ' 99: FJCD115
Paul Chester Trio
1. I got Rhythm (Gershwin) (4.08)
2. Norwegian Dance/Chez Jacquet (E.Grieg/D.Reinhardt) (4.28)
Jeff Green,Alan Barnes,Dave Green
3. Swing 42 (D.Reinhardt) (7.43)
4. Just A Gigolo (Casucci/Caesar) (5.46)
Zvuck Bazaar
5. Whistle Hora (traditional) (3.13)
6. Kolomyjky (traditional) (4.14)
Serge Krief, Richard Chiche
7. Minor Swing (D.Reinhardt) (5.43)
8. Montagne St Genevieve (D.Reinhardt) (2.08)
9. Honeysuckle Rose (Waller/Razaf) (5.52)
Mito, Dorno
10. I Love You (Thompson/Archer) (5.48)
11. Hungaria (D.Reinhardt) (6.14)

 Lillian Boutte and her International Band: FJCD111
1. Teardrops From My Eyes (3.41)
2. 'Tis Autumn (4.28)
3. Meet Me At The Station (4.06)
4. My One And Only Love (5.39)
5. You Hit The Spot (3.04)
6. Funghi Mama (4.02)
7. Who Can I Turn To? (3.00)
8. Almost Like Being In Love (3.51)
9. Meet Me At No Special Place (3.40)
10. Hold It (4.34)
11. When You Wish Upon A Star (5.07)

 Pearl Django - New Metropolitan Swing: FJCD113
1. Boheme Auberge/ Andersson (3.40)
2. Montagne Ste. Genevieve ("Django's Waltz") (Shelley Park Solo) / Reinhardt (2.26)
3. Stompin' At Decca / Reinhardt (4.27)
4. Bella Savoy / Andersson, Hill (4.58)
5. Stardust / Carmichael (3.28)
6. Moonlight in Vermont (Neil Andersson Solo) / Suessdorf (2.09)
7. Tangerine / Schertzinger (4.19)
8. Lady Be Good / Gershwin (4.45)
9. 9:20 Special / Warren, Engvick (4.44)
10. A Foggy Day / Gershwin (4.41)
11. Medern Hot* (Dudley Hill Solo) / Hill (1.42)
12. At Sundown* / Donaldson (2.05)
13. Djangology / Reinhardt (4.46)
14. Bedtime For Bix / Buller (4.19)
15. Stompin' At The Savoy / Goodman, Razaf, Webb & Sampson (4.51)
16. It's What Curley Said To Moe / Andersson, Hill (2.45)

 Suite Django - Paul Vernon Chester: FJCD112
1. Naissence
2. Valse Des Enfants
3. Flame Of Destiny
4. Redemption
5. Nin-Nin
6. Broad-Brimmed hat
7. Baro And Matelo
8. Hotel Claridge
9. Selmer Swing
10. American Dream