Svend Asmussen
Svend Harald Christian Asmussen, born February 28, 1916 in Copenhagen, Denmark,
was a Danish jazz violinist. He began playing violin at age seven, adopted the
musical style of Joe Venuti at 16, and launched his professional career at 17.
From 1959 to 1961 he performed in the entertainment trio Swe-Danes alongside
Alice Babs and Ulrik Neumann, releasing the album Scandinavian Shuffle (1960).
Asmussen collaborated with prominent jazz musicians including Benny Goodman,
Stéphane Grappelli, Toots Thielemans, and Duke Ellington, participating in
Ellington's Jazz Violin Session (1963). ...
SoonSathima Bea Benjamin, Svend Asmussen, Abdullah Ibrahim, Johnny Gertze and Makaya Ntshoko
A Morning In Paris
How Deep Is the Ocean?Svend Asmussen, Jesper Lundgaard, Aage Tanggaard and Jacob Fischer
4:39
It Had to Be YouSvend Asmussen, Jesper Lundgaard, Aage Tanggaard and Jacob Fischer
3:30
Prelude to a KissSvend Asmussen
Fit as a Fiddle
6:02
Down South Camp MeetingSvend Asmussen, Jesper Lundgaard, Aage Tanggaard and Jacob Fischer
3:41
Careless LoveSvend Asmussen, Kenny Drew, Ed Thigpen and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen)
Hush-A-Bye
6:15
