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The Young Moderns
The Young Moderns showcases the remarkable talent of pianist, arranger and composer Dave Hildinger (1928–2020), whose sophisticated writing bridges the worlds of jazz tradition and modern musical innovation. Featuring his dynamic quintet and inventive arrangements, this 1956 recording captures the spirit of the emerging generation of jazz artists of the 1950s —formally trained, adventurous in sound and rhythm, yet deeply rooted in improvisation. A vibrant portrait of Dave Hildinger’s unique musical voice.
The Exhibit
Originally released in 1958, The Exhibit presents the distinctive compositions and arrangements of Swedish-born saxophonist and composer Sture Swenson, co-led with drummer Jack Noren. Bringing together some of Chicago’s most creative Young jazz talents, the album blends sophisticated writing, adventurous ensemble textures—including the unusual use of four guitars—and inspired solo work. Swenson’s melancholic baritone enhances the haunting beauty of “Dear Old Stockholm”, while the ambitious “Tamerlane Suite” reveals his imagination as a composer. A striking example of the modern jazz spirit flourishing on both sides of the Atlantic.
—Jordi Pujol
Tracklist
01. Penrod (Dave Hildinger) 4:32
02. Tom Swift (Dave Hildinger) 3:26
03. Lazy Afternoon (Moross-LaTouche) 3:05
04. Blurb (Dave Hildinger) 4:51
05. Play Street (Dave Hildinger) 4:12
06. The Switch (Dave Hildinger) 4:35
07. Mister Snow (Rodgers-Hammerstein II) 4:21
08. Two Sleepy People (Carmichael-Loesser) 3:44
09. It's You or No One For Me (Styne-Cahn) 3:50
10. Picadilly Circus (Sture Swenson) 3:22
11. Dear Old Stockholm (P.D.) 6:08
12. What A Difference A Day Made (Grever-Adams) 3:17
13. Topsy Returns (Jerome Mulvihill) 4:40
14. The Way You Look Tonight (Kern-Fields) 4:54
15. Tamerlane Suite I – The Way (Sture Swenson) 2:42
16. Tamerlane Suite II – Cortege to Samarkand 4:32
17. Tamerlane Suite III – Angora 4:48
Album details
Sources:
Tracks #1-9, from the LP “The Young Moderns” (Baton BL 1204)
Tracks 10-17, from the LP “The Exhibit” (Replica 1007)
Personnel on "The Young Moderns":
Ed Mattson, trumpet; Norm Marnell, tenor sax; Dave Hildinger, piano; Bill Stanley, bass and tuba; Ed Thigpen, drums.
All arrangements by Dave Hildinger
Recorded in New York City, November 19, 1956
Personnel on "The Exhibit":
Jack Noren and Sture Swenson present:
The Compositions and Arrangements of Sture Swenson
Fred Karlin, trumpet; Bill Porter, slide trombone; Eddie Avis, valve trombone; Kenny Soderblom, tenor, alto sax & flute; Sandy Mosse, tenor sax; Sture Swenson, baritone sax; Garri Sherman, piano; John Gray, Fred Rundquist, Bill Balasti, Howard Stanley, guitars; Jim Atlas, Dave Poskonka, bass; Walt Murphy, tuba; Jack Noren, drums.
Recorded in Chicago, May 5, 1958
The order of solos in "The Exhibit" is as follows:
Picadilly Circus: Mosse, Rundquist, Porter. Karlin, Sherman & Poskonka
Dear Old Stockholm: Sherman, Rundquist & Swenson
What A Difference A Day Made: Gray, Sherman, Rundquist, Sherman, Atlas & Noren
Topsy Returns: Swenson, Atlas, Sherman, Noren
The Way You Look Tonight: Mosse, Rundquist & Noren
The Way: Mosse & Poskonka
Cortege to Samarkand: Soderblom (flute)
Angora: Avis, Mosse, Porter & Soderblom (alto)
Recording Engineer: Irv Greenbaum (#1-9) and Bill Huck (#10-15)
Original liner notes by Dave Hildinger / Don Gold
New notes by Jordi Pujol
Original recordings produced by Sol Rabinowitz (#1-9) and Bill Huck (#10-15)
This compilation produced for CD release by Jordi Pujol
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