Celebrate the extraordinary career of Danish jazz violinist Svend Asmussen with "The Incomparable Fiddler - Svend Asmussen 100 Years," a comprehensive collection released by Storyville Records in 2016. This five-CD and one-DVD box set is a testament to Asmussen's unparalleled contributions to jazz, spanning an impressive career that began in 1933 at Copenhagen's Apollo Theater. Born in 1916, Asmussen started playing the violin at the age of seven, and his prodigious talent has continued to captivate audiences for nearly a century.
The album features 69 tracks, showcasing a diverse range of jazz standards and original compositions, including "Jazz Potpourri," "Gershwin Medley," "Cherokee," "Satin Doll," and "Honeysuckle Rose." With a duration of over two hours and forty-three minutes, this collection offers a rich tapestry of Asmussen's musical journey, highlighting his virtuosic violin playing and his ability to infuse each piece with his unique style and charm.
The DVD included in the box set provides a visual complement to the music, offering a glimpse into Asmussen's performances and the evolution of his artistry over the decades. This set is not just a celebration of Svend Asmussen's centennial but also a tribute to his enduring legacy in the world of jazz. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to his music, this collection is a must-experience for anyone appreciating the violin and jazz.
Tracks
Jazz Potpourri 1: On the Sunny Side of the Street / Georgia / SweetheartsSvend Asmussen Dance Orchestra
Jazz Potpourri 2: Some of These Days / Sweet Sue / Anything but Love / WhisperingSvend Asmussen Dance Orchestra
The Booglie Wooglie PiggieSvend Asmussen and His Quintet
Hanne Vent På MigSvend Asmussen and His Quintet
You're My SunshineSvend Asmussen and His Quintet
Gershwin Medley 1: I Got Rhythm / Bess You Is My Woman NowSvend Asmussen, Ulrik Neumann
Gershwin Medley 2: Liza / It Ain't Necessarily So / Lady Be GoodSvend Asmussen, Ulrik Neumann
CherokeeSvend Asmussen, Ulrik Neumann
Exactly Like YouSvend Asmussen Quartet
Baby, Won't You Please Come HomeSvend Asmussen Quartet
It Don't Mean a ThingSvend Asmussen Quartet
My Old ManSvend Asmussen Quartet
Three Little WordsPeter Rasmussen, Cosper Corenlius, Aage Voss, Svend Asmussen, Ulrik Neumann, Gerda Neumann
That's My Weakness NowSvend Asmussen Orchestra
How'm I Doin', Hey, HeySvend Asmussen Orchestra
Rhythm Is Our BusinessSvend Asmussen Quintet
Panhandle PeteSvend Asmussen Quintet
Be My Life's CompanionSvend Asmussen Quintet
Ellington MoodSvend Asmussen Quintet
Svend's RiffSvend Asmussen Quintet
Someone to Watch over MeSvend Asmussen Quintet
Darktown Strutters' BallSvend Asmussen Quintet
Schöner GigoloSvend Asmussen Quintet
Cotton TailSvend Asmussen Quintet
Indian SummerSvend Asmussen Quintet
After You've GoneSvend Asmussen Quintet
When You're SmilingSvend Asmussen Quintet
MoonglowSvend Asmussen Quintet
Carry Me Back to Old VirginiaSvend Asmussen Quintet
Fiddler in Rio Aka. UmbrigadoSvend Asmussen Quintet
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