NEW RELEASES : In Brief

*** Stephane Grappelli, “So Easy to Remember,” Omega. After 60 years of recording (he turned 86 in January), the violin veteran can’t avoid repeating himself. But here at least he has the benefit of a full rhythm section, with Grady Tate (drums), Ron Carter (bass), and two guitars (why don’t the notes tell us which solos are by Kenny Burrell and which by Bucky Pizzarelli?). Grappelli’s legato gentilesse is undiminished as he deals with the usual tunes: “Night and Day,” “Love for Sale,” “How High the Moon” and more.

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