Swedish Jazz ( 1940 - 1953)

[Durium]

SWEDISH JAZZ ( 1940 - 1953)

When the German occupied large parts of Europe they left their marks on the amusement music. Jazz music was forbidden. Sweden wasn’t occupied and by the outbreak of the war the American swing was already very popular.

It is remarkable to learn how Swedish jazz had developed during this period and had given it a great advantage to the musicians in the occupied countries who couldn’t develop freely

A compilation that should be in your collection.

Keep swinging

Durium

[Big Beat Steve]

Thanks for the info on this release! What would be the best source to buy it from?

I haven't checked all the tracks but it looks like it was quite thoughtfully done. Doesn't seem to duplicate too much from the other available reissues of similar material on Dragon, Caprice and Phontastic as well as previous vinyl reissues on Odeon and Telestar.

However, looking at the track list I have one minor regret: What about the gap between 1941 and 1947? Sweden not only didn't have a war, there was no Petrillo record ban either and Jazz recording continued even during that period (see Svensk Jazzhistoria Vol. 5 on Caprice). No doubt there would have been other material from that transitional period that would have warranted a reissue.

Anyway, I guess I will have to get that one fast!