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Rated: 5 out of 6 stars  
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ: Norbert Susemihl’s New Orleans All Stars.

During the 50s, traditional jazz became very popular among a wide audience, and the style still sets its mark on several festivals - including Maribo Jazz festival. Last year - as this CD documents - there was the possibility to hear the German trumpet player and singer Norbert Susemihl and his international star orchestra. The band consists of the Swedish trombone player Frederik John, piano player Harry Kanters from Holland and the Danish bass player Hugo Rasmussen, plus two musicians from New Orleans, drummer Jason Marsalis and clarinet player Louis Ford. These guys really know their stuff, both as soloists and as ensample players, and the music has a fine sound and it is swinging - it is pure enjoyment. The repertoire is mostly traditional New Orleans, but there is also room for some fine jazz standards like "Taking A Chance On Love" and "Lover Come Back To Me" and a joyful version of Rodger Millers country-classic "King Of The Road". We are far away from rundown beer jazz.