This 1967 album showcases Goykovich's fiery trumpet and compositional talent, bridging American bebop with Balkan folk influences. It stands as a key document of European jazz in the 1960s.
- Recorded in Munich, "Swinging Macedonia" features Goykovich alongside pianist Fritz Pauer, bassist Peter Trunk, and drummer Klaus Weiss.
- The album was released on the short-lived Black Sun Music label, co-founded by Goykovich himself.
- It features original compositions by Goykovich, including the title track which draws on Macedonian folk melodies.
Dusko Goykovich is a trumpeter from Yugoslavia, known for his work in hard bop and European jazz. "Swinging Macedonia" was released in the midst of his early career, following his move to Germany.
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