[78-L] An AMAZING Jzz DVD by a guy you (probably) never heard of

[Kristjan Saag]

Steve Ramm wrote abot Svend Asmussen:

> You’ve probably never heard of Asmussen, and neither had I, but now I’m a
> huge fan. From the mid-1930s through the 1950s, this violin player was a 
> major
> musical star in his native Denmark but, because he never traveled to the 
> US, he is > virtually unknown here. He was more than just a great 
> musician; he was a total
> entertainer and added humor to performances with his Trio and Quintet./ 
> snip

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Glad you discovered Svend, who, on the other hand, is a household name for 
every fan of jazz violin, both sides of the Atlantic lake.
And who is, not was. He has been active, both performing and recording, ever 
since the 1950's and recorded his last album (in the US) early 2009.
And he's been mentioned here, on the list, every time there's a discussion 
about "Oldest Jazz Musicians". Sven celebrates his 94th birthday in 
February.
Kristjan