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Texas Chanteuse "...a woman who is part Edith Piaf, part cowgirl, and always (all ways) wonderful." New Texas Magazine |
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Christine Albert's French Show Christine Albert's French grandmother lived in Paris and her mother was born in Switzerland, so she was surrounded by the French language and culture throughout her childhood. In a Santa Fe high school French class she discovered the music of Edith Piaf and the sounds of a Parisian café began to show up in the music of this country/folk singer-songwriter. Throughout her career she has continued to move naturally and gracefully between the genres. |
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Since
the 1992 release of the bilingual "Texafrance", the
2003 follow up "Texafrance-Encore!" and 2008's
"Paris, Texafrance", Christine Albert
has been enchanting audiences with her Franco-Lone Star
fusion described by The Austin American Statesman as "a
waltz across Texas with Maurice Chevalier”. She has
evolved into the consummate “Texas Chanteuse”, combining
her musical influences from Texas to Paris, Haggard to
Piaf. Dirty Linen Magazine commented that
Christine “sings in an expressive soprano with just
enough twang to make the Cajun/Texas flavor evident and
just enough crispness to inhabit effectively the more
Parisian of the tunes she chooses.” “Texafrance-Encore!” was produced by Albert’s oft times duet partner Chris Gage and features a mixed bag of music, from the familiar "Mademoiselle de Paris" and jazz master Stephane Grapelli’s lively "Coucou" to the 18th-century ballad-turned-folk-song "Plaisir d’Amour". April was a fitting month for the release of “Paris, Texafrance” – the third in the “Texafrance” series. Again produced by Chris Gage, the CD includes songs by Albert’s inspiration, Edit Piaf, as well as tunes from Charles Trenet with English translations handled by Ms. Albert. The music is warm and acoustic and the character of a 100 year old Bechstein grand piano in Gage’s hands is the centerpiece. Ms. Albert’s voice has matured and “the possessor of one of the best and purest voices in Austin, Texas” (3rd Coast Magazine) shines on this outing. |
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Available as a duo to a five piece band, Christine
Albert’s French Show moves gracefully between French and
English. She covers songs by French icons Edith Piaf,
Jacques Brel and Charles Trenet, as well as American
standards with French translations, including “The Man I
Love”, “Autumn Leaves” and “Let It Be Me”. A touch of
swing...a couple of original country heartbreak songs
with a French chorus or two...some cajun grooves...Chuck
Berry's "C'est La Vie"...Christine Albert pushes beyond
a typical cabaret act to present a show that honestly
reflects the class and charisma of this cowgirl
chanteuse. In
1999 Christine and her band performed on stage with
Ballet Austin in Stephen Mills' ballet "Red Roses",
choreographed to the music of Edith Piaf. She sells out
an annual romantic Valentine’s celebration in Austin,
Texas and has performed her French Show at The San
Angelo Museum of Art, Houston International Festival,
The Texas French Symposium/San Antonio, Texas A&M
University at Kingsville, Austin Community College, The
Blanton Museum of Art, The
French Legation, The Brackenridge Hospital Foundation
Dinner and at numerous other private and public events.
The Austin Chronicle said that “hearing Albert singing 'La Vie en Rose' was as memorable as any moment this writer recalls. Her voice floated - the song's lyrical beauty free and dancing in the ether.” This is the perfect music for a sophisticated event or concert setting, whether you are in Paris, in Texas, or in Paris, Texas. |
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