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Dusko Gojkovic

'East Of Montenegro'

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Musicians:
Dusko Gojkovic - trumpet
Ferdinand Powel - tenor Sax
Vince Benedetti - piano
Berth Thomson - bass
Billy Brooks - drums

Label - Cosmic Sounds, London
Released 2003
Digipak

Originally recorded live at Belgrade Jazz Festival, "Dom Sindikata" concert hall, November, 1975. (previously un-released). 

'It happens to me occasionally that while searching for some tunes I just stumble to a pearl like this. Long lost tape that was missing from Radio Belgrade’s archive has been found and appeared to be of extremely high quality and value and essential bit of jazz archaeology. It was recorded live at Belgrade Jazz Festival 1975. That was very strong and creative period for Dusko. In 1974 he just recorded one of his greatest albums “Slavic Mood”. The same energy could be felt on this recording as well. Established in 1969, the Belgrade Jazz Festival soon became regarded as the Balkan equivalent of Montreux. The line up for the sixth BJF was stronger than ever with such big names as Roy Haynes, Gary Bartz, Earl Haynes Trio with Benny Carter, Charles Mingus Quintet, Carmen McRae, Heiki Saramante Quintet, Igor Brill, Richard Hyman band and Yugoslavia's best known jazz musician, Dusko Gojkovic. This was the legendary trumpeter's only show at the BJF, but his performance at the Dom Sindikata Concert Hall in 1975 went down as one of the highlights of that memorable year. Sophisticated use of local folklore in jazz would be a strong forte on this album as well as in Dusko’s long career. Line-up names are speaking for themselves. Excellent musicians in obviously good mood inspired by festivals atmosphere. All that justifies unusually long tracks for Dusko.'
Zeljko Kerleta - Cosmic Sounds London

'Yugoslavia's best known jazz musician is in top form on this live CD recorded in 1975 at the Belgrade Jazz Festival. Think Chet Baker was smooth? The trumpet grooves of Dusko Gojkovic are way underrated compared to the inflated Baker. This is the legendary trumpeter's only show at the famous BJF. However his performance was a highlight of that memorable show that included Charles Mingus, Earl Haynes Trio, Roy Haynes and many more! If you aren't already turned onto Dusko or jazz, this CD will perk your ears and hopefully enlighten your musical tastes. Simply magnificent. This will send pleasant chills up and down your spine! Oh how I wish this was on vinyl.'
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Dusko Gojkovic

' East Of Montenegro'

(CS-31)

This symbol  indicates an mp3 sound clip for that track. Click on the symbol and wait for the clip to start. For more information click here. Tracks

1. Introduction (By D. Gojkovic) (1'48")  2. Soul Brothers (D. Gojkovic) (6'52")  3. Old Folks (W. Robinson) (4'46")  4. East Of Montenegro (D. Gojkovic) (6'38") 5. Ten To Two Blues (D. Gojkovic) (6'00")  6. Love For Sale (C. Porter) (7'16")

Duration (72'37") Our mp3 samples are approximately 30 seconds long and of low(ish) quality for a fast download (file size app 300KB)

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