Traditional Jazz – The Swiss Jazz Scene
The sound of traditional jazz has always been a part of the Swiss musical landscape.
Music from the past and present, performed by some of the most outstanding Swiss groups and soloists.
Musical content:
1. New Hot Players: Boogie Woogie
(New Hot Players)
Recorded in 1942
2. Dixie Dandies: Mississippi Moan
(D. Ellington)
Recorded in 1951
3. The Dark Town Strutters: Morning Mood
(R. Suter)
Recorded in 1952
4. New Orleans Wild Cats: Royal Garden Blues
(C. Williams)
Recorded in 1958
5. Tremble Kids: Ole Miss
(W.C. Handy)
Recorded in 1961
6. Henri Chaix Sextet: Honeysuckle Rose
(Waller / Razaf)
Recorded in 1971
7. Raymond Droz Dixie Group: Big Butter and Egg Man
(Venable)
Recorded in 1971
Production information:
Musica Helvetica MH 27. The Swiss Jazz Scene. Produced 1973 for SBC / SRI by Lance Tschannen.
Traditional Jazz – The Swiss Jazz Scene
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