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Valérie Sajdik - A new voice for the great classics of the French repertoire.Known until now primarily for her own compositions - solo or as a member of the duo "Saint Privat" - Valérie Sajdik takes a new path with this album. She revisits French chanson classics with a resolutely personal touch. Her unique voice and jazzy arrangements breathe new life into these timeless pieces.The album is not limited to past treasures: a highlight is undoubtedly the French version of the 1982 Eurovision winning song, "Ein bisschen Frieden." Thanks to Valérie Sajdik's sensitive interpretation, this track gains surprising depth and relevance.Another highlight: her reinterpretation of "Göttingen," an emblematic work by the legendary singer Barbara. This song, a symbol of Franco-German reconciliation, resonates here with renewed emotion.For this album, Valérie Sajdik surrounded herself with French jazz pianist and arranger Cédric Chauveau, with whom she has maintained an artistic friendship for over ten years. Chauveau's career, which began in 1993, is marked by international collaborations and refined playing, fueled by a deep love for swing and blues.The album alternates between duo recordings and others enriched by the presence of a rhythm section with double bass and drums.