ACOUSTIC ENCOUNTERS - EPISODE 37

Svend Asmussen Swing Violin Masterpieces 

Dawg & Danny discuss and listen to selections from Swing Violin Masterpieces, a four volume compilation of the earliest recordings of the great Danish jazz violinist, Svend Asmussen. David met Svend, one of his musical heroes, when he was touring in Denmark during the summer of 1985, and subsequently they toured and recorded together. This collection includes 79 classic tracks, recorded between 1935 and 1950, some of the best swing fiddling you’ll ever hear!

TRACKS: "Tiger Rag" - "Limehouse Blues" - "Ring Dem Bells" - "Svingin' with Svend" - "It Don't Mean a Thing" - "I've Found a New Baby" - "Rhythm is Our Business" - "Doin' the New Lowdown"

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