0441 Auriel Carnell [The English Jazz Scene (Vol. 1)] FLAC 4(11.06)

Contributed by bellawoods, who writes:-
Little is known about this pianist other than what is written in the sleeve notes to this scarce and very elusive ep.
She seems to have sunk without trace, so any further information about her would be welcomed.*
She was born in 1928 and I can find no other references to her apart from one in the New Musical Express for 2 February 1962  which was perhaps a review of this record.
The 'Aral' record label is equally elusive and was short lived with few other issues (just seven, all in 1962) and none relating to jazz. It was owned by Australian Peter Snell who later moved into the film business. He also owned sister labels called 'Windsor' and 'Top Ten' which existed between 1962 and 1964 and which were mainly concerned with 'pop' issues and vocal covers of hits.
The music here is played by a trio, recorded in 1962, with bass and drums being unidentified.

*October 14 2014: Thanks to Danair, who tells us "She was a member of Ivy Benson's All Girls Band in the 50s and hails from Kings Lynn in Norfolk".

Auriel Carnell - piano
Unknown - bass
Unknown - drums

01 S'Wonderful
02 The Nearness Of You
03 Tenderly
04 Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered

Note: The order of the tracks is as they are on the disc, not the sleeve.

Label: Aral PS 101
Recorded: 1962
Lineage: EP>FLAC