Hotcha Trio - In The Mood Meet Mister Callaghan

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Review by Chandrashekar Reddy

Alright, let’s dive into this little gem of a jazz album—In The Mood Meet Mister Callaghan by the Hotcha Trio. Released way back in 1952 in Sweden on the Philips label, it’s one of those records that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. You know how sometimes you stumble across something so unassuming but then BAM—it sticks with ya? That’s this album for me. First off, the harmonica work here is just killer. Like, who even thinks to put a harmonica front and center in jazz? But somehow, the Hotcha Trio pulls it off like they were born to do it. It gives everything this quirky, almost playful vibe, which honestly feels super refreshing compared to all the sax-and-piano-heavy stuff from that era. Now, let’s talk tracks. “In The Mood” kicks things off, and man, does it set the tone. If you’ve ever heard the classic Glenn Miller version (and let’s be real, who hasn’t?), this take flips the script completely. Instead of big band bombast, it’s got this cool, laid-back groove thanks to the harmonica leading the charge. There’s no frantic energy pushing you around; instead, it invites you to chill, maybe pour yourself a drink, and just vibe. I remember humming this track for days after hearing it because it felt like an old friend showing up at your door with good news. Then there’s “Meet Mister Callaghan.” This one caught me off guard in the best way possible. At first listen, it sounds kinda mysterious, almost like a film noir soundtrack waiting for its detective protagonist to walk in. But as it builds, it gets more playful, almost teasing you with these unexpected turns. By the end, I was grinning like an idiot. Something about the way the harmonica dances through the melody makes it stick in your head without being annoying—kinda rare, right? What’s wild about this album is how effortlessly smooth it feels despite coming out nearly 70 years ago. Listening to it now, it still sounds fresh, like it could’ve been recorded last week. Maybe that’s why it doesn’t get talked about much—it’s not flashy or groundbreaking, but damn if it isn’t satisfying. Oh, and here’s the kicker: while writing this review, I realized I don’t actually own any other albums with a harmonica playing lead. How weird is that? Guess I’ll have to fix that ASAP. Anyway, if you’re into jazz but want something a bit left-of-center, give In The Mood Meet Mister Callaghan a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start craving Swedish meatballs afterward—whoops!

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Artist: Hotcha Trio
Album: In The Mood Meet Mister Callaghan
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
In The Mood
Meet Mister Callaghan

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Catalog Numbers

P 34 489 H

Labels

Philips

Listen online

  • lytte på nettet
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lyssna på nätet
  • escuchar en línea
  • ouvir online
  • online luisteren
  • écouter en ligne
  • ascolta in linea
  • online anhören

Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

Credits

RoleCredit
HarmonicaHotcha Trio

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: NCB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): AA 34489 1 H
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): AA 34489 2 H
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): AA 34489.1H 2I
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): AA 34489.2H 2I

About Hotcha Trio

Harmonica ensemble from the Netherlands. Active from the mid-1930s until 1970.

Name Vars

  • Das Hotcha Mundharmonika Trio
  • Das Hotcha Mundharmonika-Trio
  • Das Hotcha Mundharmonika-Trio Mit Rhythmischer Begleitung
  • Das Hotcha Trio
  • Das Hotcha-Mundharmonika-Trio
  • Das Original Hotcha-Trio
  • Dem Hotcha Trio Mit Rhythmusgruppe
  • Hotcha Mundharmonika Trio
  • Hotcha Mundharmonika-Trio
  • Hotcha Mundharmonika-Trio M. Rhythmusgruppe
  • Hotcha Mundharmonika-Trio mit Rhythmusgruppe
  • Hotcha Trio
  • Hotcha Trio , Trio d'harmonicas
  • Hotcha's, The
  • Hotcha-Mundharmonika-Trio
  • Hotcha-Trio
  • Hotcha-Trio With Rhythm. Accomp.
  • The 5 Hotcha's
  • The Hotcha Trio
  • The Hotcha Trio With Rhythm Accompaniment

Members

  • Jan Vuik
  • Geert van Driesten
  • Joop Heijman

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Back in 1952, a Swedish jazz group called the Hotcha Trio released an album called *In The Mood Meet Mister Callaghan*. What makes it stand out? It’s not your typical jazz record—it features the harmonica as the star instrument. Yeah, you heard that right. Harmonica in jazz! The album includes two tracks, one of which is a jazzy take on the classic tune *In The Mood*. It’s like they took a piece of swing history and gave it a quirky Swedish twist. Definitely not something you hear every day.