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Stan Hasselgard / CALIFORNIA - The legendary Swedish clarinettist Åke 'Stan' Hasselgard (1922-48) lived during the fall of 1947 and spring of 1948 in Hollywood, where he befriended and played with many well-known musician. It was also here he first recorded 'Swedish Pastry' at a sextet session for the Capitol record company. 'California Sessions' contain 'live' and studio recordings from this period, including some numbers that are being presented for the first time on CD. Among them is a tune with vibraphonist Johnny White, where Hasselgard not only plays clarinet but also sings - with a parody of a Swedish accent. We can also hear him together with singer Frances Wayne, singer and valve-trombonist Billy Eckstine, guitarist Barney Kessel, tenor saxophonist Wardell Gray, vibraphonist Red Norvo - and three of the finest pianists of the time Arnold Ross, Dodo Marmarosa and Jimmy Rowles. Album Tracks 1. Gotta Have More Money 2. Hortense 3. Flying Foam 4. Gone After You 5. Swedish Pastry 6. Sweet and Hop Mop 7. Who Sleeps 8. I'll Never Be the Same 9. Indiana 10. Swedish Pastry 11. Greetings to Sweden 12. One O'Clock Jump - Theme 13. C Jam Blues 14. I Never Loved Anyone 15. What Is This Thing Called Love 16. Jam Session at Jubilee (How High the Moon) 17. Written-By - Lewis*, Hamilton* 18. Who's Sorry Now 19. One O'Clock Jump Theme 20. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone 21. Jelly 22. Blues for Billy 23. Just You, Just Me 24. Sweet and Hot Mop 25. I'll Never Be the Same