Claude Nougaro: Next Steps

The epitome of Gallic cool, Claude Nougaro crooned his way through the 20th century. Melding the styles of Charles Trenet with American jazz greats gave him a deeply affecting and archetypally French sound. But there's more to discover here. Warmth, emotion, and a Toulouse accent keep beat with South American rhythms, pounding African beats, and poignant odes on undiscovered gems.