0559 Kenny Baker [Baker's Jam] FLAC 4(45.33)

Contributed by jazzandylan

Kenny Baker - trumpet
Don Lusher - trombone (03 04)
Tommy Whittle - tenor
Danny Moss - tenor (03 04)
Tony Lee - piano
Tony Archer - bass
Bill Eyden - drums

01 Sweet Sue, Just You
02 Out Of Nowhere
03 Three Little Words
04 It Don't Mean A Thing

Label: 77 (LP) and Progressive PCD-7141 (CD)
Recorded: December 09 1974
Lineage: CD>EAC>FLAC Frontend Level 6

0547 Various Artists [[The BBC Presents British Jazz Vol 2 (1945-1971)] FLAC 14(44.31)

Contributed by Dave_Bruce

(01)
Buddy Featherstonhaugh's Radio Rhythm Club Sextet:
Buddy Featherstonhaugh - leader, tenor
Don McCaffer - trombone
Malcolm Lockyer - piano
Alan Metcalf - guitar
R Beard - bass
S Marshall - drums
(02)
Stephane Grappelly with the Hatchett's Swingtet:
Personnel for this group is very obscure
Stephane Grappelly - leader, violin
possibly with
Don McCaffer - trombone
Aubrey Franks - tenor, clarinet
Billy Anstell - clarinet
Arthur Young - piano, Novachord or
George Shearing - piano and
Charlie Pude - Novachord 
Chappie D'Aamato - guitar
Alan Hodgkiss - guitar 
Joe Nussbaum - bass
Dave Fullerton - drums
(03)
Mark White Presents Jazz Club:
Jack Jackson - trumpet
Nobby Clark - trombone
Harry Gold - tenor
Sid Phillips - clarinet
Billy Munn - piano
Jack Llewellyn - guitar
Will Hemmings - bass
Max Abrams - drums
(04)
Mark White Presents Jazz Club:
Freddy Randall - trumpet
Geoff Love - trombone
Laurie Gold - tenor
Cliff Townshend - clarinet
Dill Jones - piano
Vic Lewis - guitar
Hank Hobson - bass
Max Abrams - drums
(05)
Humphrey Lyttelton & His Band:
Humphrey Lyttelton - leader, cornet
Keith Christie - trombone
Wally Fawkes - clarinet
Ian Christie - clarinet
George Webb - piano
Buddy Vallis - banjo
J Wright - bass
George Hopkinson - drums
(06)
Chris Barber's Jazz Band:
Chris Barber - - leader, trombone
Pat Halcox - cornet
Monty Sunshine - clarinet
Lonnie Donegan - banjo
Jim Bray - bass
Ron Bowden - drums
(07)
Vic Lewis and Jack Parnell's Jazzmen:
Vic Lewis - leader, guitar
Jack Parnell - leader, drums
Billy Riddick - trumpet
Laddie Busby - trombone
Ronnie Chamberlain - soprano, alto
D Hawkins - clarinet
Dick Katz - piano
B. Howard - bass
(08) 
Ted Heath and his Music:
Kenny Baker - trumpet
Harry Leatham - trumpet
Stan Roderick - trumpet
Alan Franks - trumpet
Harry Roche - trombone
Laddie Busby - trombone
Jimmy Coombes - trombone
Jack Bentley - trombone
Les Gilbert - alto
Reg Owen - alto
Frank Reidy - tenor
Johnny Gray - tenor
Charles Granville - baritone
Ralph Sharon - piano
Charlie Short - bass
Jack Parnell - drums
(09)
Johnny Dankworth Orchestra:
Johnny Dankworth - leader, alto
Douggie Roberts - trumpet
Derrick Abbott - trumpet
Bill Metcalf - trumpet
Colin Wright - trumpet
Stan Palmer  - trumpet
Lawrie Monk - trombone
Bill Geldard - trombone
Danny Elwood - trombone
Tony Russell - trombone
Garry Brown - trombone
Bill Harrington - tenor
Alex Leslie - baritone
Dave Lee - piano
Eric Dawson - bass
Kenny Clare - drums
(10)
Kenny Baker's Dozen:
Kenny Baker - trumpet, flugelhorn
Freddy Clayton - trumpet
George Chisholm - trombone
Harry Hayes - alto, clarinet
Harry Klein - alto, baritone, clarinet
E O Pogson - various wind instruments
Freddie Ballerini - tenor, clarinet
Keith Bird - tenor, baritone, clarinet 
Martin Slavin - vibes, bells
Bill McGuffie - piano
Joe Muddel - bass
Eric Delaney - drums 
(11)
The Jazz Couriers:
Tubby Hayes - tenor, flute, vibes
Ronnie Scott - tenor
Terry Shannon - piano
Kenny Napper - bass
Phil Seamen - drums
(12)
Avon Cities Jazz Band:
Geoff Nichols - trumpet 
Mike Hitchings - trombone, soprano
Ray Bush - clarinet 
Jan Ridd - piano
John Phipps - bass
Basil Wright - drums
(13) 
The Jazz Club All Stars:
Tommy McQuater - trumpet 
George Chisholm - trombone
Jimmy Skidmore - tenor
Cliff Townshend - clarinet
Billy Munn - piano
Joe Muddel - bass
Eddie Taylor - drums 
(14)
Alex Welsh & His Band:
Alex Welsh - leader, trumpet
Roy Williams - trombone
John Barnes - alto 
Fred Hunt - piano
Jim Douglas - guitar
Harvey Weston - bass
Lenny Hastings - drums 

01 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
02 Limehouse Blues
03 Jazz Club Stomp
04 Black And Blue
05 Come On And Stomp, Stomp, Stomp
06 The Martinique
07 Prince Of Wails
08 Bakerloo Non-Stop
09 Coquette
10 Ev'ntide
11 Whisper Not
12 Study In Sepia
13 Blue Lou
14 Love Is Just Around The Corner

Label: BBC Records
Recorded: 1943 (02) February 14 (01) May 19 (07) 1945 January 24 1946 (08) February 23 (03) 24 (04) 1949 February 15 1950 (05) July 13 (06) (09) 1954 May 06 1955 (10) September 1958 (12) June 1959 (11) May 28 1963 (13) September 20 1971 (14)
Lineage: LP>FLAC (24/48)
Scans: Front rear cover

0529 Kenny Baker [Presents The Half Dozen] FLAC 10(38.30)

Contributed by rebf942

Kenny Baker - trumpet
George Chisholm - trombone
Derek Collins - tenor, clarinet
Harry Smith - piano
Jack Fallon - bass (01 03 04 07-10)
Eric Dawson - bass (02 05 06)
Lennie Hastings - drums

01 How's This
02 Love Me Or Leave Me
03 If I Could Be With You
04 Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
05 How Can You Face Me
06 Puttin' On The Ritz
07 Mr Paganini
08 Doo-Dee
09 St Louis Blues
10 Honolulu Blues

Label: Dormouse DM19 (from Nixa NJL10 Jazz Today issue)
Recorded: March 13 (03 04 07) April 10 (02 05 06) 15 (01 08-10) 1957
Lineage: LP>FLAC
Scans: Front cover of Nixa LP

0520 Kenny Baker [Blowin' Up A Storm] FLAC 8(29.19)

Kenny Baker - trumpet
Albert Hall - trumpet
Stan Reynolds - trumpet
Ronnie Simmons - trumpet
Ray Premru - bass trumpet, trombone
Eddie Harvey - trombone
Ken Wray - trombone
Mike Senn - alto
Derwent Ridemaster (Don Rendell) - tenor
Art Ellefson - tenor
Johnny Scott - tenor, flute
Redvers Reedworker (Ronnie Ross) - baritone
Bill Le Sage - vibes
Norman Stenfalt - piano
Jack Seymour - bass
Jackie Dougan - drums

01 Blowin' Up A Storm (Baker) (3:56)
02 More Than You Know (Youmans) (3:29)
03 The Call Of The Flute (Scott) (3:07)
04 Cambridge Blue (Le Sage) (3:43)
05 Influential Character (Baker) (4:30)
06 Jazzman (Previn) (2:59)
07 Threesome (Bryant) (3:40)
08 Sunrise Serenade (Carle, Lawrence) (2:47)

Label: Columbia 33 S 1140
Recorded: February 23 24 1959
Lineage: LP>FLAC
Scans: Front rear LP cover

0420 Tommy Whittle [Bill's Jazz Legacy Volume Three] FLAC 7(1.05.33)

Contributed by gonzo, from a tape recorded by the late Bill Hugkulstone at The Hopbine Club East Lane Wembley London

Kenny Baker - trumpet (03-07)
Tommy Whittle - tenor (out 04)
Harry Smith - piano
Len Skeat - bass
Unknown - drums

01 I'll Remember April (DePaul, Johnston, Raye) (12:22)
02 I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You (Crosby) (7:48)
03 Summertime (Gershwin) (10:47)
04 Sunday (Styne, Cohn, Miller, Krueger) (7:04)
05 Embraceable You (Gershwin) (9:20)
06 I've Found A New Baby (Palmer, Williams) (7:22)
07 How High The Moon (Hamilton, Lewis) (inc) (10:50)

Label: private recording
Recorded: Unknown
Lineage: Tape>FLAC

0257 Kenny Baker [Melody Maker Ideal Modern Group] FLAC 4(27.19)

Contributed by azule serape, who writes:-
A 10" lp with a pick up group under the direction of Kenny Baker with musicians who were voted for by readers in 1954 to form this 'ideal' session.
Two takes for each of two tunes are played together then one long track which occupied one side of the lp. Details of the musicians etc are shown on the label scans.
The record was in pretty poor shape but it has been restored as far as possible leaving a sound which is listenable but not as good as we like it to be.

Kenny Baker - trumpet, flugelhorn
Jimmy Deuchar - trumpet, french horn
Bruce Turner - alto
Tommy Whittle - tenor
Victor Feldman - vibes
Dill Jones - piano
Sammy Stokes - bass
Tony Kinsey - drums

01 If I Could Be with You One Hour Tonight (Creamer, Johnson) (3:31)
02 If I Could Be with You One Hour Tonight (Creamer, Johnson) (3:29)
03 Young and Healthy (Dubin, Warren) (3:26)
04 Young and Healthy (Dubin, Warren) (3:18)
05 A Long K.B. Blues (Baker) (13:35)

Label: Esquire 20-030
Recorded: April 07 1954
Lineage: LP 10">FLAC

0237 Kenny Baker [Baker's Dozen Volume One] FLAC 8(22.39)

Contributed by azule serape, who writes:-
Some fine swinging mainstream music from 1955 with a host of British Jazz Stars led by Trumpeter Kenny Baker.  'Bugle Call Rag' sounds very boppy in the ensemble.
So many of these early lps and eps were not looked after and often played on clumsy and sound destroying equipment with the result that the current sound can be quite poor. This is the case here, particularly on side 2 (tracks 5-8).

Kenny Baker - trumpet
Freddie Clayton - trumpet
George Chisholm - trombone
Harry Hayes - alto, clarinet
E O Poggy Pogson - alto, tenor, bass saxophone, clarinet, whistle
Harry Klein - alto, baritone, clarinet
Freddie Ballerini - tenor, clarinet, violin
Martin Slavin - vibes
Bill McGuffie - piano, celeste
Joe Muddel - bass
Eric Delaney - drums, tympani

01 Baker's Boogie (Baker) (2:46)
02 Ev'ntide (Carmichael) (3:46)
03 Mean Dog Blues (Jackson) (2:58)
04 Bugle Call Rag (Pettis, Meyers, Scholberl) (2:14)
05 Harlem Twist (Livingston) (2:02)
06 Blues I Love to Sing (Ellington, Miley) (3:09)
07 Phil the Fluter's Ball (French) (3:19)
08 Delerium (Livingston) (2:24)

Label: Nixa NPT 19003
Recorded: May 06 (01 02 04 07) 10 (03 05 06 08) 1955
Lineage 10" LP>FLAC

0208 Various Artists [Mainstream At Nixa] FLAC 4(23.12)

Contributed by Azule Serape, who writes:-
Volume 2 of 'Mainstream at Nixa' has already been posted so this is volume 1 although it is not named as such.
Four longish tracks give plenty of solo space for all concerned and there is another fine view of the river Thames showing the former Battersea Power Station now re-born as The Tate Modern Art Gallery.
FLAC with lp cover scans.
(01-03)
Kenny Baker - trumpet
Keith Christie - trombone (01 02), valve trombone (03)
Bruce Turner - alto
Jimmy Skidmore - tenor
Fred Hartz - baritone
Martin Slavin - vibes (02), xylophone (03)
Dill Jones - piano
Ike Isaacs - guitar
Jack Fallon - bass
Phil Seamen - drums
(04)
Kenny Baker - trumpet
Bruce Turner - alto
Derek Smith - piano
Frank Clarke - bass
Phil Seamen - drums

01 Time's A-Wastin' (Ellington) (6:09)
02 Three Little Words (Ruby) (4:33)
03 Blues For John (Graham) (9:15)
04 Sidewalks Of Cuba (Oakland) (3:15)

Label: Nixa NJT 501
Recorded: January 16 (04) 18 (01-03) 1956
Lineage: 10" LP>FLAC

0202 Kenny Baker [Operation Jam Session] FLAC 2(22.17)

Contributed by Azule Serape, who writes:-
Two long tracks in the jam session style originally on a 10" lp and including that old time favourite - The Ballad Medley.
The guitar player, Cedric West, never sought the limelight but he was much admired by his fellow musicians and it is a pity that there is so little of his work on record. What there is usually consists of short solos, so anything by him of more than eight bars is welcome.
Here's a link to YouTube showing the great Joe Pass visiting Cedric at his home in Essex, sitting on the sofa in his living room and duetting on 'Indian Summer'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mCspmwjJ-I&feature=player_detailpage
As the young people say today - 'How cool is that?'
FLAC with cover picture and sleeve notes. Also pdf file.

Kenny Baker - trumpet
Keith Christie - trombone
Joe Harriott - alto
Bertie King - alto
Bruce Turner - alto
Jimmy Skidmore - tenor
Harry Klein - baritone
Dill Jones - piano
Cedric West - guitar
Frank Clarke - bass
Eric Delaney - drums

01 Balad Medley (11:47) - What's New/Making Whoopee/How Long Hass This Been Going On?/Sweet and Lovely/I'm Beginning To See The Light
02 Blues In Threes (10:30)

Label: Polygon 10" lp - JTL 1
Recorded: February 21 (02) March 16 (01) 1955

0191 Kenny Baker [The Kenny Baker Quartet] FLAC 4(11.05)

Contributed by delmonico, who writes:-
Kenny heard here with a quartet including Stan Tracey on piano in 1953.

Kenny Baker - trumpet
Stan Tracey - piano
Cliff Ball - bass
Don Lawson - drums

01 Hayfoot, Strawfoot (2:46)
02 The Continental (2:43)
03 That's My Desire (3:02)
04 Stompin' At The Savoy (2:33)

Label: Parlophone GEP 8658
Recorded: October 15 1953
Lineage: EP>FLAC

0185 Bertie King & Kenny Baker [Symphony in Riffs] FLAC 1(10.27)

Contributed by bluebird, who writes:-
This is an extended Benny Carter composition which occupies both sides of the ep and features mainly the alto of Bertie King although there are other big names present in the group. There are solos by others and they are listed on the back of the sleeve.
FLAC with ep cover scans and pdf file.

Kenny Baker - trumpet
George Chisholm - trombone
Bertie King - alto
Jimmy Skidmore - tenor
Harry Klein - baritone
Vic Ash - clarinet
Dill Jones - piano
Bill Le Sage - accordion
Cedric West - guitar
Frank Clarke - bass
Eddie Taylor - drums

01 Symphony In Riffs (10:27)

Label: Nixa ep NJE 1006
Recorded: April 20 1955
Lineage: EP>FLAC

0112 Kenny Baker [Midnight at Nixa] FLAC 10(42.22)

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

0106 Kenny Baker [After Hours A Session for Kicks] FLAC 7(25.06)

Contributed by bluebird, who writes:-
Three  dates from 1955 recorded after hours and featuring trumpeter Kenny Baker with a Trio, Quartet and Quintet. Dill Jones is the featured pianist and Bruce Turner makes an appearance.
Original cover picture, original sleeve notes and track/personnel details.

(01 05)
Kenny Baker - trumpet
Dill Jones - piano
Frank Clarke - bass
Derek Price - drums
(02 03)
Kenny Baker - trumpet
Dill Jones - piano
Frank Clarke - bass
(04 07)
Kenny Baker - trumpet
Bruce Turner - alto, clarinet (04)
Dill Jones - piano
Frank Clarke - bass
Eddie Taylor - drums
(06)
Dill Jones - piano
Frank Clarke - bass
Eddie Taylor - drums

01 Minute To Midnight (Baker) (3:37)
02 Blues In Thirds (Hines) (3:25)
03 I'm A Ding Dong Daddy (Baxter) (2:55)
04 Apex Blues (Noone, Williams) (3:35)
05 Studio B Boogie (Baker) (2:50)
06 West Wind (Jones) (4:06)
07 Oh Baby (De Sylva, Donaldson) (4:36)

Label: Nixa lp JTL 4
Recorded: May 03 (01 05) 11 (04 07) 17 (02 03 06) 1956

0074 Kenny Baker [Kenny Baker and his Band] FLAC 2(5.20)

Contributed by delmonico, who writes:-
This is said to be Tubby's first recording date on 24 July 1951 and when he was briefly with the Kenny Baker Band. It was ripped from a Parlophone 78 rpm record, the only issue. 
Can you hear Tubby Hayes?  No, neither can I.  In addition to Baker, the soloists are Vic Ash and Jimmy Skidmore.
For completists only but Baker had a great tone.
Ripped in FLAC from 78 rpm disc with personnel details and Band picture.

Kenny Baker - trumpet
Vic Ash - alto, clarinet
Jimmy Skidmore - tenor
Tubby Hayes - tenor
David Milne - piano
Alan McDonald - bass
Pete Brady - drums

01 I Only Have Eyes For You
02 I Can't Get Started With You

Label: Parlophone 3452
Recorded: July 24 1951
Lineage: 78>FLAC