The Dutch Swing College Band, founded in 1945 and the most famous jazz orchestra in the Netherlands, presents a brand new programme full of musical highlights from the repertoire of Chris Barber (1930-2021).
Keywords: Jazz & World
| Keesjan Hoogeboom | |
| David Lukács | Clarinet, Saxophon |
| Bert Boeren | Trombone |
| Peter Kanters | Banjo |
| Adrie Braat | Double bass |
| Frits Landesbergen | Drums |
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