0259 Harry Hayes [And His Band Volume Two 1946-47] FLAC 16(49.22)

Contributed by azule serape, who writes:-
The second and final volume from this fine alto player and his various bands recorded for HMV between 1946 and 1947 and where we hear a young Tommy Whittle and the emerging sounds of British Be-Bop. Drummer Norman Burns on some tracks adds a further modern touch. There is some fine trumpet playing from Leo Wright in places, an unfamiliar name to me, and it would be interesting to see if anyone can throw further light on this player. He is not listed in the 'Who's Who Of British Jazz'.
FLAC from OOP cd with booklet scans.

Kenny Baker - trumpet
Leo Wright - trumpet
Lad Busby - trombone
Harry Hayes - alto
Tommy Whittle - tenor
Aubrey Franks - tenor
Bill Lewington - baritone
Arthur O'Neill - baritone
Pat Dodd - piano
George Shearing - piano
Alan Ferguson - guitar
Charles Scott - bass
Bert Howard - basss
Jack Fallon - bass
George Fierstone - drums
Billy Wiltshire - drums
Johnny Wise - drums
Norman Burns - drums

01 Miss Magnolia (3:05)
02 Out of Space (3:24)
03 I'll Close My Eyes (Kaye, Reid) (2:55)
04 Familiar Moe (2:55)
05 High as a Kite (3:12)
06 A Flat to C (2:51)
07 Blue Charm (3:13)
08 Let's Get Acquainted (3:16)
09 Alto Reverie (3:23)
10 Crazy Rhythm (Meyer, Kahn, Caesar) (3:02)
11 Rockin' in Rhythm (Ellington, Carney, Mills) (3:12)
12 O'l Man Rebop (Wilson) (2:51)
13 Lucky Number (2:24)
14 Dubonnet (3:16)
15 Dinner Jacket (3:06)
16 Scuttlebutt (3:18)

Label: HMV HH02CD
Recorded: March 04 (01-03) October 07 (04-07) December 13 (08-11) 1946 May 05 (12-14 16) July 22 (15) 1947
Lineage: CD:FLAC

0242 Harry Hayes [and His Band Volume One 1944-5-6] FLAC 16(44:44)

 

Contributed by azule serape, who writes:-
Alto saxophonist Harry Hayes had a long and distinguished career in music. Not everything he played could be described as jazz but he always employed the best musicians and employed good arrangers. His tone was immaculate and he was perhaps a "musicians' musician", much appreciated by his colleagues.
As Ronnie Scott said, 'Harry was the guv'nor'
These sides were originally recorded on 78s for HMV and this is the first in a two volume set which Harry had privately produced for cd issue on his own label. The track and personnel details enclosed cover tracks on both volumes but Volume 2 is not here.
For those enthusiasts of 1940s small group swing or jump bands this will be a treat for you as there are echoes of the Savoy Sultans in places. Certainly worth exploring if you don't know the name.
FLAC with cd booklet details.

Kenny Baker - trumpet
Jimmy Watson - trumpet
Freddy Clayton - trumpet
Len Whitely - trumpet
Billy Smith - trumpet
Leo Wright - trumpet
George Chisholm - trombone
Harry Roche - trombone
Jock Bain - trombone
Jack Bentley - trombone
Nobby Knight - trombone
Lad Busby - trombone
Harry Hayes - alto, tenor
Tommy Whittle - tenor
Jimmy Williams - tenor
Mickey Deans- tenor
Aubrey Franks - tenor
Bill Lewington - baritone
Phil Goody - baritone
George Shearing - piano
Norman Stenfalt - piano
Pat Dodd - piano
Joe Deniz - guitar
Alan Ferguson - guitar
Archie Slavin - guitar
Tommy Bromley - bass
Joe Scott - bass
Charles Scott - bass
Bert Howard - bass
Arthur O'Neill - bass
Jack Fallon - bass
George Fierstone - drums
Billy Lonsdale - drums
Billy Wiltshire - drums
Johnny Wise - drums
Norman Burns - drums

01 Sequence (Kleeb) (2:49)
02 Needle Nose (3:04)
03 Five Flat Flurry (Hayes) (2:44)
04 First Edition (Hayes) (3:14)
05 Drop Me Off In Harlem (Ellington) (2:56)
06 Merely A Minor (Hayes) (3:11)
07 1/2/3/4 Jump (2:51)
08 Up (2:33)
09 No Script (Hayes, Stenfalt) (2:36)
10 Cherry Brandy (Hayes) (2:21)
11 Midnight Prowl (2:54)
12 Playboy (2:44)
13 Homeward Bound (2:45)
14 Swinging On Lennox Avenue (Johnson) (2:41)
15 Keep Going-Don't Stop (2:13)
16 Can't You Read Between The Lines (Styne, Cahn) (3:08)

Label: HEP CD58
Recorded: November 15 1944-July 22 1947
Lineage: CD>FLAC