Real Gone Jazz | "Tubby Hayes Vol 2: Five Classic Albums + bonus eps and tracks"
Yet another Tubby Hayes compilation that contains the following albums:
"Modern Jazz Scene (1956)"
"The Jazz Couriers (1957)"
"After Lights Out (1956)"
"The Last Word (1959)"
"London Jazz Quartet (1959)"
Plus Tracks from Tubby Hayes Orchestra from 1955 and 1956, Tubby Hayes Quartet from 1955 and a a quintet with Jimmy Deuchar from 1955.
Tubby Hayes does not play on eight of the tracks from the "Modern Jazz Scene (1956)" which feature the Vic Ash Quartet and Dizzy Reece's New Jazz Group. The LPS have been digitally remastered which gives superior sound.
The downside is that all of this music has already been re-issued many times before and serious Tubby collectors will already have it. Track listing Tubby Hayes..., Vic Ash..., Dizzy Reece...
Fresh Sound | "Joe Harriott - Southern Horizons + Free Form + Abstract"
Joe Harriott arrived in England in 1951, where he was quickly recognised as one of Britain's warmest, most fluent and adventurous alto men. The three fine albums he made as leader between
1959 and 1962 illustrate the range of his imagination. The first, "Southern Horizons," presents
trumpeter Hank Shaw, with Joe delivering some arresting solos in a Parker-inspired, tonally
expressive style. Joe's adventurous mind led him to break away from conventional melodic and harmonic
structures and into many of the freedoms Ornette Coleman was exploring. The other two albums
here, "Free Forms" and "Abstract" introduce new and often daring ideas through his fiery
playing. "It's an error if anybody thinks Ornette influenced me," he insisted, pointing out that his vital music, which he described as "basically an attempt to paint freely," derived from a sharing of ideas with another West Indian musician, Shake Keane. Harriott's independent evolution is crystal clear, and Keane contributes powerful and imaginative trumpet and flugelhorn solos. Pianist Pat Smythe is a huge
asset to the group in an exceptional rhythm section with Coleridge Goode and the brilliant
drummer Phil Seamen, later replaced by a returning Bobby Orr. Track listing: Joe Harriott...
Fresh Sound | "The Jazz Makers / The Jazz Five - The Hooter"
This digitally remastered stereo
CD presents two of the best English modern jazz combos of the late 50s and
early 60s, both sharing the same instrumentation. Two outstanding British
talents, baritone saxophonist Ronnie Ross and drummer Allan Ganley, launched The
Jazz Makers in 1958, recruiting the delightful tenor of Art Ellefson for an
impressively balanced and imaginative front line, with pianist Stan Jones and
bassist Stan Wasser completing a formidable rhythm section. Ross, always a
strong, coherent and inventive soloist, blended intuitively with Ellefson's
warm, flowing style and the results were filled with tremendous snap, vigour and
musicality. Track listing: Ronnie Ross...
The Jazz Five was formed in 1960 by baritone Harry Klein and tenor Vic Ash, two
consistent, capable and accomplished soloists. Klein a confident, self-assured
performer, was an assertive and swinging player, while Vic Ash possessed an
outgoing, fluent approach, making him an ideal front-line partner. Their ensemble had a bruising
impact, with the rhythm section rounding out the group effectively, thanks in no
small measure to the stimulating style of pianist Brian Dee, one of the
highlights of this reunion. Track listing: Vic Ash...
Real Gone Jazz | "Tony Crombie: Seven Classic Albums + bonus EP"
This compilation was issued in December, 2013 and contains the following albums:
"Ronnie Scott and Tony Crombie at the Royal Festival Hall (1956)"
"Annie by Candlelight with Annie Ross (1956)"
"Tony Crombie and his Orchestra (EP 1954)"
"Man from Interpol (1959)"
"Sweet Wide and Blue (1959)"
"Drums! Drums! Drums! (1960)"
"Whole Lotta Tony (1961)" and
"Twelve Favourite Film Themes (1961)"
There is no information in the double wide jewel case's inners but
the LPS have been digitally remastered which should give superior sound.
This is a big collection of Crombie's work but there is not a lot here for jazz enthusiasts and the downside is that the jazz bits, with the exception of the EP, have been re-issued before.
Real Gone Jazz | "Tubby Hayes: Seven Classic Albums"
This compilation was issued in September, 2013 and contains the following albums:
"The Jazz Couriers In Concert (1958)"
"The Jazz Couriers - The Couriers Of Jazz (1959)"
"Tubby's Groove (1959)"
"Tubbs (1961)"
"Tubbs In NY (1961)"
"All Night Long (1961)" and
"Return Visit (1962)"
Plus (as if That wasn't Enough?)
2 bonus tracks - Jack Costanzo with Tubby Hayes "Equation In Rhythm (1962)".
You get a whole load of LPs and those two bonus tracks! for a really good price.
True there is minimal information in the double wide jewel case's inners BUT
the LPS have been digitally remastered which gives superior sound so we should
not grumble.... much.
The downside is that all of this, with the exception of the "All Night Long" and Costanzo tracks has been re-issued before and serious Tubby collectors will already have it. Track listing Tubby Hayes...
Acrobat | "Jimmy Deuchar - The Complete Tempo Recordings 1955 - 58"
Trumpeter Jimmy Deuchar – known as The London Scotsman – was the ultimate
“musician’s musician”. A central figure in British jazz circles since making
his debut in the original Johnny Dankworth Seven in the early 1950s, his
playing, composing and arranging enlivened the bands of Tony Crombie, Ronnie
Scott and Tubby Hayes over the ensuing decade, but it was his series of
recordings he made for the fabled Tempo label between 1955 and 1958 that
contained his best work. Collected here in their entirety, they form an
impressive body of jazz, ranging from cleverly constructed original themes to
personal adaptations of compositions by Miles Davis, Bud Powell, Horace Silver
and Sonny Stitt, together with an intriguing take on the music of Rodgers and
Hart. Originally released in scattered from on rare EPs, 10” LPs and
multi-artist anthologies, Deuchar’s sessions also boast the cream of British
modern jazz during the late 1950s, including Tony Crombie, Victor Feldman,
Tubby Hayes, Derek Humble, Phil Seamen, Terry Shannon, Harry South, Stan
Tracey and Ken Wray. This two-CD set comes complete with a detailed booklet
essay by noted saxophonist and writer Simon Spillett and is a must for all
fans of the Golden Age of British Jazz. Track details...
Harkit | "Jazz Britannia '56!: Joe Harriott and the British Jazz All Stars"
A brilliant discovery! At a time when key British jazz exponents were
determined to make their individual mark and set themselves apart from their
American cousins, this eclectic collection of works by Joe Harriott, Derek Smith, Don
Rendell, Kenny Graham’s Afro Cubists and Jimmy Watson is a real revelation.
Only previously ever issued on LP in the US, this digitally remastered album is
a treat with added extra material and a comprehensive essay by
Simon Spillett.
1. BLUES ORIGINAL – Joe Harriot
2. OPUS UNTITLED – Derek Smith
3. DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE – Don Rendell
4. KILROY WAS GONE – Kenny Graham’s Afro-Cubists
5. ONLY A YEAR AGO – Jimmy Watson Orchestra
6. MY HEART BELONGS TO DADDY – Joe Harriot
7. WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE – Derek Smith
8. JUNO – Don Rendell
9. BEGIN THE BEGUINE – Kenny Graham’s Afro-Cubists
10. BODY AND SOUL – Jimmy Watson Orchestra
11. KING’S CROSS CLIMAX – Kenny Graham’s Afro-Cubists...
Acrobat | "Dick Morrissey On The Spot: The complete recordings 1961 - 1963"
The arrival of tenor saxophonist Dick Morrissey onto the British jazz scene in
the early 1960s was nothing less than a revelation. Although only twenty-one –
and having played his instrument for barely a few months – Morrissey already
had it all; tone, taste, invention and above all swing, as his debut album,
‘It’s Morrissey, Man!’, recorded in 1961, displayed in winning fashion. Two
years later he recorded a follow-up, ‘Have You Heard?’, revealing how his
already individual voice had matured into one of the best in British jazz. For
many years these albums have been collectors’ items – in and out of print or
released only as limited edition imports - but this new Acrobat CD unites this
music for the first time ever, together with an overview essay by saxophonist
and writer Simon Spillett. It is a worthy addition to Acrobat’s expanding
catalogue focusing on the great names of British post-war modern jazz, and
will be a must-have purchase for a significant number British jazz fans.
A full detailed track listing is available from the Dick Morrissey page on this website.
Acrobat | "Tubby Hayes: New edition Rare radio recordings 1958-1962"
Acrobat’s expanding catalogue of British modern jazz expands with exclusive collection of previously unreleased radio broadcasts By Tubby Hayes. As further evidence of Acrobat’s commitment to expanding the availability of important recordings from the golden era of British post-war modern jazz, they have released a 2-CD set of rare radio recordings by bands featuring the great tenor saxophonist and vibes player Tubby Hayes.The collection comprises extracts from broadcasts in which Tubby appeared between 1958 and 1962, and as well as various incarnations of Tubby’s own Quartet and Quintet, features The Jazz Couriers, Victor Feldman, Jimmy Deuchar Plus Ten, The John Dankworth Orchestra, and the only known extant radio broadcast he did from the USA with The Walter Bishop Trio.None of this material has been commercially available to date as far as we are aware, so it is an absolute must for enthusiasts of this great era of British musical creativity. This release also features a comprehensive booklet essay by noted jazz saxophonist and writer Simon
Spillett. A full detailed listing is available from the Tubby Hayes page on this website.
Acrobat | "Dizzy Reece: The complete recordings 1954-1962"
After 50 years without a Dizzy Reece compilation we now have two! Dizzy Reece was that rare beast in the 1950s - a London-based jazz musician who gained an international reputation who thanks to Tony Hall eventually landed a record contract with the prestigious Blue Note label. In 1959, after carving a
controversial reputation on the London scene, he abandoned the UK for New York
City, the very heart of the modern jazz scene. Featuring the contents of no
less than six original LPs, various EP releases and tracks released on
multi-artist compilations, this 5-CD set tells the whole story, including
every recording Reece made under his own name between 1954 and 1962, on both
sides of the Atlantic, together with performances made in collaboration with
the great multi-instrumentalist Victor Feldman and as a member of the New Jazz
Group. This release also features a comprehensive booklet essay by noted jazz saxophonist and writer Simon
Spillett. A full detailed listing is available from the Dizzy Reece page on this website.
Acrobat | "Soho Blues"
This 2 CD set subtitled 'The Ronnie Scott Anthology 1956 to 1962' includes recordings made by Ronnie over this period. It includes all the albums made under Ronnie's name. Of the 31 titles included the notes claim that 22 have not appeared on CD before. Included is the Royal Festival Hall concert from 1956 with Tony Crombie's Orchestra and the album from 1957 with the Ronnie Scott Sextet. Unlike many other recent compilations collectors will not already own most of this music in other re-issues.
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