DANISH JAZZ DISCOGRAPHY 1900-1944 INTRODUCTION & DISCOGRAPHICAL CRITERIA A jazz discography has to be based on a rather broad view of recordings which may fall under this category. As a consequence, some of the recordings included in this present update are not considered to be jazz by all readers. On the other hand, there may exist recordings which some readers think should be included – but which are not. The definitive selection is extremely difficult to make. The present version is not faultless (edited by Leif Bjerborg, Peder Hansen, Erik Raben /
[email protected]). Since previous attempts (Børge J. C. Møller 1945 and Erik Wiedemann 1982) to set up a Danish National Jazz Discography covering the early period (the 78'-rpm era) up to around 1950, a more or less familiar picture of Danish jazz recordings has established itself via micro- groove and CD reissues. As of today (2018), however, the data/internet age has strongly facilitated research possibilities and also regional/international storing as well as the exchanging of information. In addition, during the latest three decades, many new particulars have come to light via archive donations and private collections. While having a rather adequate picture as to the extent of recordings to be included, it is quite another matter as to data details. Over the years, recording company ledgers have been lost and original info is consequently no longer available. First, this publication will, therefore, concentrate on establishing a firm overview of fresh title additions. Next step will be to research/add personnels/recording details. The present work is based on Møller/Wiedemann’s pioneering efforts; yet, with this new edition, and to considerably expand on the subject, the following criteria of contents have also qualified for inclusion.