Joe Venuti and Zoot Sims Quintets (1975) Chiaroscuro torrent

JOE VENUTI (1903-1978)


Two legendary swingers collaborate in (2) separate sessions from (1974,75);

three years before Venuti's death.



Before Joe Venuti the violin was not considered to be a jazz instrument.



Much lore has accumulated describing JV's outrageous sense of humor. For

example, he is said to have torched a friend's house as a joke. More certainly,

this music is no joke.



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