More Paris Street Music

A video of amazing Jazz musicians playing on a bridge with saxophone and piano near the Notre-Dame de Paris in France. Jazz music seems to be a favorite in Paris and France all over.

History of Jazz in France - "Starting in the late 1940s the Le Caveau de la Huchette would become an important place for French and American jazz musicians to work. Many American jazz artists have lived in France from Sidney Bechet to Archie Shepp. These Americans would have an influence on French jazz, but at the same time French jazz had its own inspirations as well. For example Bal-musette had some influence on France's form of Gypsy jazz. In a related vein violin, and to an extent guitar, were traditionally more popular in French jazz than American. Related to that Jean-Luc Ponty and Stéphane Grappelli are among the most well-respected violinists in the history of jazz. That stated the violin is also popular in Eastern European jazz." Via Wikipdia

The British Empire - UK Revisited

Infrequent trips back to the UK after 40 years as an expat living in France always stirs emotion of the former glory of the British Empire. Here are some stunning visuals of London and other points of interest found on the Island Britannia.

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Eiffel Tower Paris after 125 Years

Few people in Paris liked the Eiffel Tower when it was first erected, and in fact it was considered an eyesore by most people living in Paris. Although it has been around now for quite some time and is 125 Years old this year, originally it was considered to be a temporary construction.