Hazy Osterwald
Hazy Osterwald was a Swiss jazz bandleader, drummer, and entertainer who brought a lively mix of swing, Dixieland, and pop to European audiences from the 1940s through the 1960s. Born in 1922, he formed his iconic Hazy Osterwald Sextet in the late 1940s, blending sharp suits, playful stage antics, and catchy tunes like the 1960 hit "Kriminal Tango" – a quirky, crime-themed track that became his signature. His group’s upbeat style, showcased on releases like *At the Darktown Strutter's Ball* and *Dixieland Style*, made them festival favorites, often mixing traditional jazz with a cheeky cabaret flair.
Beyond music, Osterwald dabbled in acting and TV hosting, cementing his reputation as a versatile showman. Though he passed away in 2012, his recordings – from the playful *Trout In Blue* to the nostalgic *Vintage Belle Epoque* collections – keep his charm alive for retro jazz enthusiasts. A true Swiss entertainment legend, Hazy’s legacy sits at the crossroads of jazz virtuosity and pure, grin-inducing fun.
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