Alexander Tsfasman - Unhappy Meeting (Неудачное свидание)

2010-04-09 9

Tsfasman was a pianist, composer, conductor, arranger and bandleader whose career covers the mid-20s till the 60s. In 1924 he created popular pieces like Excentrical Dance, Sad Moods. In late 1926 he formed "AMA - jazz", the first professional jazz band in Moscow. In 1927 for the first time he played for broadcasts. Unfortunately, his band made not a single disc after that till 1937, despite its successful artistic activity. Despite his strong occupation with his orchestra, Tsfasman also succeeded in performing in solo concert programmes as a pianist. He also created a number of large-scale works and was occupied with composing music for theatre performances and cinema films. In 1939 Tsfasman's orchestra was invited for permanent work at the All-Union Radio. Despite the radically changing jazz music style, he stayed true to himself and his afterwar period works also enjoyed the deserved popularity. This virtuosic record was made in 1937. Vocal by Tsfasman and uncredited band members.