Hugo Strasser

Hugo Strasser (April 7, 1922, Munich-Schwabing - March 17, 2016, Munich-Trudering) was a German swing and jazz musician, composer, clarinetist and big band leader of the Orchester Hugo Strasser (Hugo Strasser Orchestra) since 1955. The orchestra was famous for its dance music, in particular music for suited ballroom dancing with its strict beat and tempo, played at numerous ballroom dance / Dancesport championships in Germany and abroad. Of note is Strasser's series of recordings "Tanzplatte des Jahres" ( "Dance Record of the Year" ).

Birth and Death Data: Born April 7, 1922 (Munich), Died March 16, 2016 (Grasbrunn)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Decca	DGG 51891		7/3/1954	Soft	Max Greger and his Combo		instrumentalist, alto saxophone

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