Godfather of French pop, spiritual father to a generation of musicians who continue to claim his influence, Serge Gainsbourg cut his teeth behind the piano in 1950s cabarets. An admirer of Gershwin and Trenet, supported in his early days by Vian, he tackled jazz with ferocity and rigor. His first records depicted a persona that would soon become iconic, a blend of modesty and provocation. This album is dedicated to Serge Gainsbourg's early period, strongly marked by his taste for jazz and supported by Alain Goraguer's brilliant arrangements. The latter also contributed to the orchestration of the two film scores commissioned from Gainsbourg in 1959 ("Les loups dans la bergerie" and "L'eau à la bouche"), the best excerpts of which are reproduced here. At that time, he hoped to make his mark in lyrical songwriting. Recognition came after his foray into yéyé and pop music. It was then that his early works, perhaps his most authentic, were rediscovered.
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