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Jim Cohen
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Posted 16 Aug 2023 5:59 am |
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Have any of you heard of a jazz and big band singer based in Stockholm named Hayati Kafe?
He is a cousin of mine but I'm just curious as to what kind of a profile he has in Sweden. Judging by Facebook alone you would think he was Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett but you know how Facebook goes...
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Per Berner
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Skovde, Sweden
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Posted 20 Aug 2023 6:16 am
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Oh yes Jim, he was quite a big pop star in the late sixties/early seventies. Originally from Turkey, I believe, but has lived over here since the early sixties. Big band jazz isn't a big thing in Sweden these days, but as far as I know he has always been well respected in jazz circles. Great singer, you can find some tracks on Spotify.
A recent cut from Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfKeeYwRGtI
His biggest hit from 1968, originally "Things" by Dean Martin and Nancy Sinatra. I was nine back then and really liked it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARV2qzd88no
Last edited by Per Berner on 20 Aug 2023 6:23 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Jim Cohen
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Posted 20 Aug 2023 6:20 am
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Thank you for that great info, Per. Yes, I have watched many of his videos over the years but wanted an inside opinion. Yes, he is originally from Turkey, as was my father, whose mother's maiden name was also Kafe. We occasionally correspond but we have never met in person yet. Thanks again, Per!
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