1-1: Me And The Man In The Moon (2:38) 1-2: Limehouse Blues (1:02) 1-3: Anything For You (1:18) 1-4: I'm In The Mood For Love (2:18) 1-5: Bugle Call Rag (2:43) 1-6: Sensation (3:10) 1-7: Bugle Call Rag (2:26) 1-8: The Berry's Stomp (2:52) 1-9: There'll Be Some Changes Made (2:51) 1-10: Boggie Woogie (2:28) 1-11: Caravan (2:39) 1-12: Since My Best Gal Turned Me Down (2:57) 1-13: Wham! (2:50) 1-14: Gregori Stomp (1:53) 1-15: Jada (2:42) 1-16: Swing It Off (2:53) 1-17: Mop Mop (3:50) 1-18: Just You, Just Me (3:01) 1-19: Hired To Be Inspired (3:25) 1-20: How High The Moon (2:04) 1-21: Just You, Just Me (2:44) 1-22: Queer Dance (3:05) 1-23: Struttin' With Some Barbecue (5:23) 1-24: Come On And Stomp, Stomp (3:54) 1-25: Clarinet Marmelade (3:51) 2-1: Organ Grinder's Swing (7:18) 2-2: Groteskia (4:39) 2-3: Yesterdays (4:08) 2-4: Stockholm Sweetin' (4:17) 2-5: Love For Sale (4:36) 2-6: The Duke (1:53) 2-7: Bags New Groove (4:01) 2-8: What Is This Thing Called Love (2:28) 2-9: Hush (7:45) 2-10: I Remember Clifford (4:54) 2-11: There Will Never Be Another You (4:48) 2-12: Can't Help Loving That Man (4:02) 2-13: Perdido (7:09) 2-14: Whisper Not (4:30) 2-15: Foot Pattin' (4:55) 3-1: When Will The Blues Leave (3:51) 3-2: Seventh Day (6:03) 3-3: Sad Memories (3:07) 3-4: Selbig 1 (3:35) 3-5: Psalm 2 (7:21) 3-6: How High The Moon (5:18) 3-7: Variationen ?ber Einen Appenzeller Alpsegen (4:18) 3-8: Anita (4:46) 3-9: Hinten (5:39) 3-10: Listen Here (2:47) 3-11: Sho-Wo-Di-Ba-Du-Ba (6:25) 3-12: El-Transit-Nea (1:57) 3-13: The Move (3:52) 3-14: On The Roof (7:55) 3-15: Der Bachstelzer (6:15) 4-1: Trumpets On Parade (5:29) 4-2: Kelly Blue (5:07) 4-3: Last Train From Overbrook (6:04) 4-4: The Days Of Wine And Roses (5:47) 4-5: When Your Lover Has Gone (3:09) 4-6: Minor Complex (9:21) 4-7: Old Folks (4:41) 4-8: Jekill Hydes (6:43) 4-9: Intentionally Speed (4:18) 4-10: One Four McCoy (4:56) 4-11: Noma Kephu (3:23) 4-12: Noel Orthogonal (5:20) 4-13: The Tango (7:09)
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.