Le Chinois & Friends's new album, Jazz Manouche is a collection of laid back jazz tracks with a French cafe vibe.

The album contains 11 tracks (36 min, 38 sec) of upbeat jazzy numbers that are sure to get you tapping your foot.

The guitar is the main instrument on the majority of the songs, and the playing is exquisite - it has the free flowing feel of an improvised playing, but with the finesse that only comes with hours of rehearsals.

As interesting as it it, it's an album that will only really be welcomed by lovers of the genre.

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Nick Smithson