Jacques Brel is one of the most illustrious names in French song. These live recordings, some of which have never been available on record before, superbly underline this singer's wonderful sense of performance as he puts all his energy into displaying a legendary spirit. His stage performances were timeless occasions that showed his inborn feeling for words that accompanied an unequalled breath of liberty. Patrick FREMEAUX The Live in Paris collection by Michel BrilliE allows listeners to hear previously-unreleased recordings (made at concerts and private- or radio-sessions) by the great 20th stars in jazz, rock & roll and song. These "live" takes, and the artists' rapport with their audiences, gives these performances an additional soul and sensibility in counterpoint to the rigorous demands of studio recordings. Particular care was taken when restoring the sound of these tapes in order to meet CD standards while preserving the original colours of the period. Patrick FREMEAUX & Gilles PETARD