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

[Jeff Sultanof]

Yes, Svend is indeed a legend in the jazz violin world, someone who is
discovered and rediscovered when the subject of strings in jazz comes up.
Ellington produced an album with Svend that was on CD (it may still be) when
he was a roving jazz producer for Reprise. The sessions were originally
issued on Atlantic; I believe it was called "Jazz Violin Summit." I have to
look for it now.

Now I have TWO DVDs I have to buy that feature jazz violin, this one and the
Grappelly DVD, which is also wonderful.

Jeff Sultanof

> --
> 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
>
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