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CULT CLASSIC: OLIVER NELSON-SWISS SUITE.

Cult Classic: Oliver Nelson-Swiss Suite. In 1971, Oliver Nelson and his all-star band were flown by Bob Thiele, the founder and owner of Flying Dutchman Productions, to the  Montreux Jazz Festival to showcase his latest composition, the four-part, Swiss Suite. It had been written by Oliver Nelson especially for the Montreux Jazz Festival, which was only in its fourth year. Founded …

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STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN AND DOUBLE TROUBLE-THE COMPLETE EPIC RECORDINGS.

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN AND DOUBLE TROUBLE-THE COMPLETE EPIC RECORDINGS. 2015 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s death. He was, without doubt, one of the most influential electric blues guitarists ever. Sadly, Stevie Ray Vaughan only enjoyed seven years in the spotlight.  Stevie Ray Vaughan came to prominence after his performance at 1982s Montreux …

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OLIVER NELSON-SWISS SUITE.

OLIVER NELSON-SWISS SUITE. It was at 1971s Montreux Jazz Festival that Oliver Nelson showcased Swiss Suite. Oliver had composed the four-part Swiss Suite especially for Montreux Jazz Festival, which was in its fourth year. Founded in 1967, the Montreux Jazz Festival took place in one of the most the picturesque parts of Switzerland. Montreux was …

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