Rare and Obscure Jazz Albums Collection

Dave Hildinger Quintet

And 

The Jack Noren ~ Sture Swenson Nonet 

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.

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*

1 - Penrod

(Dave Hildinger)

2 - Tom Swift

(Dave Hildinger)

3 - Lazy Afternoon

(Moross, LaTouche)

4 - Blurb

(Dave Hildinger)

5 - Play Street

(Dave Hildinger)

6 - The Switch

(Dave Hildinger)

7 - Mister Snow

(Rodgers, Hammerstein II)

8 - Two Sleepy People

(Carmichael, Loesser)

9 - It's You Or No One For Me

(Styne, Cahn)

10 - Picadilly Circus

(Sture Swenson)

11 - Dear Old Stockholm

(Swedish Traditional)

12 - What A Difference A Day Made

(Grever, Adams)

13 - Topsy Returns

(Jerome Mulvihill)

14 - The Way You Look Tonight

(Kern, Fields)

Tamerlane Suite

(Sture Swenson)

15 - • The Way

16 - • Cortege To Samarkand

17 - • Angora

#1 to #9

from the LP The Young Moderns (Baton BL 1204)

Ed Mattson (trumpet), Norm Marnell (tenor sax), Dave Hildinger (piano),

Bill Stanley (bass, tuba), Ed Thigpen (drums).

Recorded in New York City, November 19, 1956

#10 to #17

from the LP The Exhibit (Replica 1007)

#10:

Fred Karlin (trumpet), Bill Porter (slide trombone),

Kenny Soderblom (tenor sax, alto sax, flute), Sandy Mosse (tenor sax),

Sture Swenson (baritone sax), Dave Poskonka (bass),

Fred Rundquist (guitar), Garri Sherman (piano), Jack Noren (drums).

#11:

John Gray, Fred Rundquist, Bill Balasti, Howard Stanley (guitars);

Sture Swenson (baritone sax); Jim Atlas (bass);

Garri Sherman (piano),  Jack Noren (drums).

#12:  

John Gray, Fred Rundquist, Bill Balasti, Howard Stanley (guitars);

Jim Atlas (bass); Garri Sherman (piano),  Jack Noren (drums).

#13:

Sture Swenson (baritone sax), Jim Atlas (bass),

Garri Sherman (piano),  Jack Noren (drums).

#14, #15, #16, #17:

Fred Karlin (trumpet), Bill Porter (slide trombone), Eddie Avis (valve trombone),

Kenny Soderblom (tenor sax, alto sax, flute), Sandy Mosse (tenor sax),

Sture Swenson (baritone sax), Walt Murphy (tuba), Dave Poskonka (bass),

Fred Rundquist (guitar), Garri Sherman (piano), Jack Noren (drums).

Recorded in Chicago, May 5, 1958