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Swingin’ round Switzerland

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A wide variety of formations from all parts of the country from trios to big bands. A wide range of easy-listening styles - some with a distinctly Swiss touch!

Jazz in Switzerland

Jazz attracted enthusiastic fans and followers relatively early in Switzerland.

The cities in particular were fertile breeding ground for the many groups that sprang up in clubs and dance halls across the country. In addition, the past few decades have seen the launching of a number of festivals (Zurich, Montreux, Willisau, Berne), the fame of which has spread far beyond the boarders of Switzerland.

Swingin’ round Switzerland

This collection of swinging jazz tunes is not intended to be representative of current jazz activity in Switzerland. But it features a wide variety of formations from all parts of the country – from trios to big bands – and includes recordings old and new – some with a distinctly Swiss touch!

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