Contributed by bluebird, who writes:-
Kenny Baker, a highly respected trumpeter, who could play in any style with groups as diverse as Dixelanders and Boppers, is heard here with a quartet and quintet with various musicians in a loose mainstream jam session.
It's good to hear Derek Smith get a spot just with bassman Major Holley (who recorded prolifically in the UK during this period) and the great Phil Seamen drives things along on most tracks.
Original lp front cover picture (does anyone have a better one?) , original sleeve notes and personnel details.
(01 06)
Kenny Baker - trumpet
Bruce Turner - alto
Derek Smith - piano
Frank Clarke - bass
Phil Seamen - drums
(02 09 10)
Kenny Baker - trumpet
Bruce Turner - alto
Derek Smith - piano
Major Holley - bass
Don Lawson - drums
(03-05)
Kenny Baker - trumpet
Derek Smith - piano
Frank Clarke - bass
Phil Seamen - drums
(07)
Derek Smith - piano
Major Holley - bass
(08)
Bruce Turner - alto
Bertie King - alto
Derek Smith - piano
Frank Clarke - bass
Phil Seamen - drums
01 Bugle Blues
02 Don't Worry 'Bout Me
03 I Can't Give You Anything But Love
04 I Can't Give You Anything But Love
05 Jive At Five
06 Truckin'
07 It Had To Be You
08 Tea For Two
09 Blues On Friday
10 It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Label: Nixa lp NJL 3
Recorded: January 16 (01 05 06) February 20 (03 04 08) March 23 (02 07 09 10) 1956
Many thanks for this one. Always interesting to see Major Holley on these sessions.
ReplyDeleteAgain, another wonderful post! These were the good times for British jazz when the musos were swinging, melodic and fresh. Well done for reminding us of how good those years were for us young fans.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Baker Midnight ... Baron
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