01. Lanigiro Syncopating Melody Kings "Me And The Man In The Moon" 02. Morris & His Music Feat. Colema "Limehouse Blues" 03. Morris & His Music Feat. Colema "Anything For You" 04. Morris & His Music Feat. Colema "I'm In The Mood For Love" 05. Engel, Bob Orchestre "Bugle Call Rag" 06. Magnolians "Sensation" 07. Varsity Jazz Club "Bugle Call Rag" 08. Berry's, The "Berry's Stomp, The" 09. Tanzorchester Der Original Teddies "There'Ll Be Some Changes Made" 10. Weiss, Ren? Quartett "Boogie Woogie" 11. Thomas, Jerry Swingtet "Caravan" 12. New Hot Players "Since My Best Gal Turned Me Down" 13. Strittmatter, Mac Orchestre "Wham!" 14. B?hler, Fred & His Orchestra "Gregori Stomp" 15. Paque, Glyn Trio "Jada" 16. Osterwald, Hazy & His Orchestra "Swing It Off" 17. Swiss Bebop Team "Mop Mop" 18. H?llerhagen, Ernst Quartett "Just You, Just Me" 19. Four Nuts And A Peanut "Hired To Be Inspired" 20. B?hler, Fred Trio "How High The Moon" 21. Loys Choquart Ensemble "Just You, Just Me" 22. Darktown Strutters Trio "Queer Dance" 23. Droz, Raymond Dixieland Group "Struttin' With Some Barbecue" 24. Harlem Ramblers, The "Come On And Stomp, Stomp" 25. Tremble Kids, The "Clarinet Marmelade"
Disc 02 01. New Orleans Wild Cats "Organ Grinder's Swing" 02. Notz, Francis Septet "Groteskia" 03. Best, Roland "Yesterdays" 04. Thommen, Paul Octet "Stockholm Sweetnin'" 05. Weil, Kurt Sextet "Love For Sale" 06. Gruntz, George Trio "The Duke" 07. Metronome Quintett "Bags' New Groove" 08. Merrill, Helen / Gruntz, George "What Is This Thing Called Love?" 09. Ambrosetti, Flavio "Hush" 10. Bianchi, Elsie Trio "I Remember Clifford" 11. Jazz A Quatre "There Will Never Be Another You" 12. Klein, Oskar Quartet "Can't Help Lovin' That Man" 13. Swiss All Stars "Perdido" 14. Müller, Erwin Trio "Whisper Not" 15. Beromünster Unterhaltungsorchester "Foot Pattin'"
Disc 03 01. Kennel, Hans Quintet "When Will The Blues Leave" 02. Rohr, Alex Quartet "Seventh Day" 03. Bigler, Heinz / Jazz Live Trio "Sad Memories" 04. Free Sounds "Selbig 1" 05. Schweizer, Ir?ne Trio "Psalm 2" 06. Smith, Stuff & Jazz Live Trio "How High The Moon / Ornithology" 07. Sommer, Jürg Trio "Variationen ?ber Einen Appenzeller Alpsegen" 08. Lenggenhager, Jürg Trio "Anita" 09. Favre, Pierre Trio "Hinten" 10. Jazz Rock Experience "Listen Here" 11. Four For Jazz "Sho-Wo-Di-Ba-Du-Ba" 12. Tchicai, John / Favre, Pierre Quartet "El-Transit-Nea" 13. Tchicai, John / Favre, Pierre Quartet "The Move" 14. Om "On The Roof" 15. Magog "Der Bachstelzer"
Disc 04 01. Romand Groupe Instrumental "Trumpets On Parade" 02. Droz, Raymond Quartet "Kelly Blue" 03. Seidel, Roby Big Band "Last Train From Overbrook" 04. Court, Raymond Quartet "The Days Of Wine And Roses" 05. Cavalli, Pierre Trio "When Your Lover Has Gone" 06. Gruntz, George Quintet "Minor Complex" 07. Webster, Ben / Chaix, Henri Trio "Old Folks" 08. Tetragon "Jekill Hydes" 09. Trio M.G.M. "Intentionally Speed" 10. Lindemann, Fran?ois "One For McCoy" 11. Francioli, Leon "Noma Kephu" 12. Bourquin-Ericksson Quartet "Noel Orthogonal" 13. Gruntz, George Concert Jazz Band "The Tango"
Description:
Vol. 1 Recorded between 1929 and 1957.
Vol. 2 Recorded between 1959 and 1970.
Vol. 3 Recorded between 1963 and 1974.
Vol. 4 Recorded between 1979 and 1981.
Label/logo on the box (tray) is 'Jazz Elite Special'. The individual CDs have 'Elite Special' as label.
Reissue of http://www.discogs.com/Various-Jazz-In-Switzerland-1930-1975-Swiss-Jazz/release/2196222
"Jazz In Switzerland" on CD is a stylistically rich compilation that opens a panoramic window onto the Swiss jazz landscape. Instead of focusing on a single artist, this collection showcases a carefully curated selection of ensembles and soloists whose diverse approaches range from classic swing and cool jazz elements to more modern, groove-oriented and lyrical improvisations. The album invites listeners on a journey through intimate club atmospheres, sophisticated studio productions and vibrant live-feeling tracks that reflect both the tradition and the contemporary creative energy of the Swiss jazz scene. The sequencing of the pieces is designed to create a coherent listening experience: relaxed, melodic passages alternate with more rhythmically driven and exploratory numbers, making this CD suitable both for attentive, audiophile listening and for setting an elegant, cultured mood in the background.
The release benefits from the longstanding expertise of the label and manufacturer Elite Special, a company that has built a reputation as a reliable name in the European record market over many years. Known especially in the German-speaking world for its broad catalogue that spans entertainment, folk, pop and niche genres, Elite Special has often acted as a platform for regional artists and distinctive musical projects. With "Jazz In Switzerland", the label underscores its commitment to preserving and presenting musically and culturally significant recordings with care. The production places value on clear, warm sound and a presentation that does justice to the nuances of acoustic instruments, ensuring that listeners can appreciate the interplay, dynamics and timbres that make jazz so compelling. Whether you are a dedicated jazz aficionado or simply curious about the special flavour of Swiss jazz, this CD offers an accessible yet sophisticated entry point into a rich musical world.
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