Contributed by azule serape, who writes:-
Originally recorded in 1965 for Doug Dobell's 77 label this is the cd re-issue.
Peter Comton ran the band as a rehearsal band of semi-pros and studio musicians but included in the ranks on this recording are Art Themen and Ray Warleigh. This was the band's only commercial recording and a fine one it is too.
Peter Comton - leader, baritone
John Burnett - trumpet
Dave Mowatt - trumpet
Ian Fenby - trumpet
Mike Carroll - trombone
Ray Warleigh - alto
Peter Ward - alto, tenor
Art Themen - tenor
Keith Thomas - tenor
Colin Parnell - piano
Peter Hughes - bass
Chuck Smith - drums
01 C Jam Blues (Ellington) (5:49)
02 Da Capo (Comton) (4:03)
03 By Request (Silcock) (2:35)
04 Clea (Comton) (5:14)
05 Djinn (Comton) (2:45)
06 Sound Of Eleven (South) (4:53)
07 Over The Rainbow (Harburg, Arlen) (5:33)
08 Mountolive (Comton), Balthazar (Comton) (11:19)
Label: Progressive PCD-7144
Recorded: September 30 1965
Lineage: CD>FLAC
This really is a new one to me. One of the reasons this blog is so good and important. It brings out of UK Jazz History those who are not remebered or known today. Thanks everyone.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen this one before. I echo what Keith says above. Very valuable to keep this music available. Many thanks, azule serape and Rodney.
ReplyDeleteI echo the sentiments above. This is a great blog for introducing me to jazz that I haven't heard before.
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Thanks Rodney and azule serape! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteIt's a very nice album!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, azule serape & jazzuk.
Thanks very much jazzuk,never heard this.
ReplyDeleteNever saw this one either! Thanks, jazzuk!
ReplyDeleteThanks azule serape & Rodney - new to me. Great to see these 77 lps.
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