FUD CANDRIX und sein Orchester
VOL. 1 : Brussels 1937 - 1939
One of the most important European Swing Bands,
this CD includes the first recordings of their career
during 1937-1939.
Inspired by Count Basie and Jimmy Dorsey, the legendary
Belgian saxophonist Fud Candrix presents his jazz combo
playing Anglo-American dance music with his own
distinctive signature.
(SW2000)
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FUD CANDRIX und sein Orchester
VOL. 2 : Brussels & Berlin 1940-1942
During the Second World War Fud was able to build up a new orchestra,
modeled after the most modern example of big band.
This CD includes not only Brussels recordings but also
their own compositions during their stay in Berlin in the
usual Candrix hot style.
(SW2001)
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TEDDY WILSON and his Orchestra
New York / Chicago 1935 - 1938
The most urbane pianist
of the Swing Era with the best soloists from exciting
singers:
BILLIE HOLIDAY, ELLA FITZGERALD, MILDRED BAILEY,
BOOTS CASTLE, MIDGE WILLIAMS, NAN WYNN, they all show the
virtuosity and development of the ´jam sessions´
with this highly talented musician.
(SW2002)
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FRANZ TEDDY KLEINDIN
Trio/Quartett/Tanzorchester
"Klarinettenzauber" (Clarinet Magic) 1941 - 1948
To the honor of 90 years birthday of "european Benny Goodman":
A hommage by his recordings from 1941 to early after-war-time.
Swing, Popsongs and Chanson in excellent modernen arrangements.
Libernotes by GERHARD CONRAD including a complete Discographie
show the picture of one of the most important Jazz Musicians in Germany.
Recordings made in Berlin and Munich.
(SW2004)
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FUD CANDRIX with his Orchestra
VOL.3 : "Mr. Ghost Takes The Air"
Brussels 1940 - 1945
Berlin 1942
Paris 1943
Onother part of FUD CANDRIX project showing the war years of that famous Belgium Hot-Bigband
including two Parisian recordings with famous guitar player DJANGO REINHARDT in 1943.
The rebirth of CANDRIX in 1945 can be heard by his very first
recordings made in after-war June 1945. They show a new intimate music style in an own
handwriting.
(SW2008)
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