In autumn 1966 Gunther Schuller's opera "The Visitation" was premiered at the state opera of Hamburg.
The line-up included several Jazz musicians which were later invited for a concert.
It was recorded and released as "Jazz At The Opera".


Albert Mangelsdorff, trombone
Dusko Goykovich, trumpet
Rolf Kühn, clarinet, bass clarinet
Bent Jaedig, tenor saxophone, flute
John Eaton, piano
Peter Trunk, bass
Ralph Hübner, drums
Gunther Schuller, conductor (tr.B4)

A1. Blues At The Opera (Dusko Goykovich) 11:27
A2. Nights Of Skopje (Dusko Goykovich)   05:27
A3. Rolf's Groove (Rolf Liebermann)      06:48
B1. Waltz For Salome (Rolf Kühn)         03:37
B2. I Remember O.P. (Dusko Goykovich)    06:31
B3. Just A Stressless Intro (Rolf Kühn)  08:13
B4. Night Music (Gunther Schuller)       04:26

TT 46:31

Recorded April 30, 1967 at the Hamburgische Staatsoper, Hamburg, Germany.

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I wish all the blog members, the contributors and the commentators a Merry Christmas.
A tiny gift for you.


Karl Berger - before playing the vibraphone - his first recording - Enjoy!


KARLHANNS BERGER QUARTET mit BENT JAEDIG  "JAZZ DA CAMERA"

Karlhanns Berger, piano
Bent Jaedig, flute
Joop Christoffer, bass
Bob Petrin, drums

A1. Blues Concept (Berger)       05:41          
B1. D'accord (Berger)            02:37
B2. Prof. Wotasnoozle (Berger)   03:39

Recorded in Bremen on July 3, 1963.

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Note: Karl Berger's website says it was recorded in 1964.

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