Contributed by delmonico, who writes:-
There were many fine British pianists working during the 1950s and 1960s but few could earn a living by playing solely jazz. Several emigrated to the USA where prospects seemed better, others were employed in the many dance bands touring the small halls around the country, on radio and in variety shows. Up and coming television provided some more opportunities for musicians as dance halls closed.
Dennis Wilson was one such pianist and whilst he earned a steady living from his playing and arranging, his jazz recordings were few and it is a treat to hear him in this setting on this obscure British label, Delyse Envoy, recorded in April 1957.
The musicians here had played together for some time and offer mainly standards with just one Wilson original.
Ripped in FLAC from original 10" lp with cover scans.
Dennis Wilson - piano
Jack Llewellyn - guitar
Frank Clarke - bass
Bobby Kevin - drums
01 Laura
02 My Guy's Come Back
03 You Go to My Head
04 Fascinating Rhythm
05 My Blue Heaven
06 Somebody Loves Me
07 I'm Old Fashioned
08 Cherokee
09 Liza
10 Plus One
Label: Envoy VOS 3111
Recorded: April 1957
Lineage: LP>FLAC
Many thanks also for this one. Are you interested in some rare concerts of British artists in Germany?
ReplyDeletejazzrealities
Question
Maybe you have the rare Ray Premru on Columbia as well? Can you please upload?
Any other wishes welcome?
RE:Dennis Wilson...excellent rip and scans. Sound is very good. This artist is completely new to me and I certainly appreciate the post. Thank you delmonico and thanks for a great and unique blog.
ReplyDeleteDennis Wilson.....completely unknown to me. I know Jack Llewellyn from his recordings with Django Reinhardt in London, so it's nice to hear him in a different context also. Many thanks once again delmonico.
ReplyDeleteJazzrealities. We do not have the Ray Premru album unfortunately but perhaps someone could contribute?
ReplyDeleteCertainly interested in rare jazz concerts featuring British artists - would you like to prepare something as a contribution? The criteria are that it must all have been recorded before 1960 and that it includes a reasonable British content. Thanks for the offer.
DENNIS WILSON - DENNIS PLUS 3
ReplyDeleteThanks! Some nice piano tinklings here. Nothing earth-shattering, but nice nonetheless, and certain not to be on CD. Excellent sound too!
RE:Dennis Wilson...
ReplyDeleteThanks delmonico, the obvious comment would be to complain that this wasn't the Beach Boy! Not me, your Dennis and label are unknown to me. Your introductory paragraph provides an admirably succinct explanation of why really talented Brit muscians didn't get to record more as the 1950s moved into the 1960s.
Re Dennis Wilson: I remember having read about him - but have certainly never heard any of his recordings so far. I am really curious and thank you most kindly for this rarity !
ReplyDeletedennis wilson
ReplyDeleteunknown for me thanks a lot
sunbop
What a coincidence! ;-) Some days ago I've put another Dennis Wilson LP (MP3 download) on my own blog (http://schnickschnackmixmax.blogspot.com/2011/01/dennis-wilson-intime-barmusik.html).
ReplyDeleteIt's a German release from the 60's in Stereo, originally known in the U.K. as "Piano Cocktail" by a quartet line-up, but unfortunately the cover doesn't provide any further information.
Thank you Doc for the Piano Cocktail album.
ReplyDeletehttps://cjoint.net/?fyuo49046u
ReplyDelete