RICHARD GALLIANO – New Viaggio

RICHARD GALLIANO – New Viaggio

Richard Galliano – accordion, piano, accordina
Biréli Lagrène – guitar
Pierre Michelot – double bass
Charles Bellonzi – drums

CD, Vinyl and Digital Release on October 3, 2025

New Viaggio : the return of an iconic album

In 2025, Richard Galliano is offering us the reissue of his mythical album “Viaggio”, originally released in 1993 by Dreyfus Jazz. A timeless musical journey, steeped in poetry and emotion, that marked a turning point in the career of this internationally renowned artist. BMG has the privilege of presenting this remastered gem, enriched with unreleased bonuses that will delight fans and new listeners alike.
“New Viaggio” or “new journey”: these words resonate like a distant echo, an invitation to travel back in time, to immerse ourselves once again in the unique atmosphere of this legendary album. Who has never dreamed of this temporal journey, this chance to relive precious moments? With the reissue of “Viaggio,” this dream becomes a reality. «Rediscovering the studio session recordings, I felt a deep emotion, a mix of joy and nostalgia. The presence of Pierre Michelot and Charles Bellonzi, these exceptional musicians who have left us, is palpable. Pierre, the double bassist for Miles Davis (Ascenseur pour l’échafaud – Elevator to the Gallows), and Charles, “Lolo,” the drummer for Nougaro (Tu verras), with his dazzling sensitivity, formed a rhythm section of rare elegance. Finally, Biréli Lagrène, a virtuoso guitarist and long-time friend, still with us, brought an astounding magic to this ensemble.»
«Thanks to the insight of Rémi Bourcereau, an extraordinary sound engineer, we found unreleased versions of my compositions. Alternative takes, all different, that testify to the creative work, that alchemy that occurred in the studio at the time. It is a genuine “work in progress” that we propose you (re)discover.»
«I am happy to share this new version of “Viaggio” with you, magnified by the recent discoveries. I am also thrilled to continue this musical journey with new traveling companions: Adrien Moignard on guitar and Philippe Aerts on double bass. Their talent and sensitivity bring a new dimension to these compositions. I am certain that Francis Dreyfus and Yves Chamberland, the album’s late producers, would have supported this initiative. I hope that you, the listeners, feel the same enthusiasm we do when listening to this rebirth of the New Musette, a music that takes its roots in the past to better blossom in the present.»

Richard Galliano

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