0079 The Cool Britons [Cool Europe] FLAC 5(24.00)

Contributed by delmonico, who writes:-
We saw this group earlier playing on a Blue Note lp, 'Cool Britons' and here is the remainder of that session featuring the same musicians and issued by MGM.
It occupies one side of a 12" lp (the other side being by Jutta Hipp and not for this blog). The original MGM lp is very elusive but this is taken from the Japanese re-issue of the lp. Sound is not as bright as it could be.
The stand-out track for me is Harry Klein's ''Two Sleepy People'. Harry, not particularly well known, will feature later on other recordings.
Ripped in FLAC from re-issue lp with cover scans.

(01 04 05)
Albert Hall - trumpet
Don Rendell - tenor
Harry Klein - baritone
Ralph Dollimore - piano
Johnny Hawksworth - bass
Tony Kinsey - drums
(02 03)
Albert Hall - trumpet
John Dankworth - alto
Don Rendell - tenor
Ralph Dollimore - piano
Johnny Hawksworth - bass
Allan Ganley - drums

01 I'll Remember April
02 Deep Purple
03 Rhumblues
04 Two Sleepy People
05 Amalgam

Label: MGM E 3157 Mike Nevard's British Jazzmen 'Cool Europe'
Recorded: May 13 (02 03) 15 (01 04 05) 1954
Lineage: LP>FLAC

0078 Dennis Wilson [Dennis Plus 3] FLAC 10(28.35)

Contributed by delmonico, who writes:-
There were many fine British pianists working during the 1950s and 1960s but few could earn a living by playing solely jazz. Several emigrated to the USA where prospects seemed better, others were employed in the many dance bands touring the small halls around the country, on radio and in variety shows. Up and coming television provided some more opportunities for musicians as dance halls closed.
Dennis Wilson was one such pianist and whilst he earned a steady living from his playing and arranging, his jazz recordings were few and it is a treat to hear him in this setting on this obscure British label, Delyse Envoy, recorded in April 1957.
The musicians here had played together for some time and offer mainly standards with just one Wilson original.
Ripped in FLAC from original 10" lp with  cover scans.

Dennis Wilson - piano
Jack Llewellyn - guitar
Frank Clarke - bass
Bobby Kevin - drums

01 Laura
02 My Guy's Come Back
03 You Go to My Head
04 Fascinating Rhythm
05 My Blue Heaven
06 Somebody Loves Me
07 I'm Old Fashioned
08 Cherokee
09 Liza
10 Plus One

Label: Envoy VOS 3111
Recorded: April 1957
Lineage: LP>FLAC

0077 Various [Tenorama] FLAC 8(38.41)

Contributed by delmonico, who writes:-
This is a showcase for four very different tenor saxophonists recorded in May 1956 - Don Rendell, Jimmy Skidmore, Kenny Graham and newcomer Roy Sidwell. Each plays 2 tunes with different rhythm sections. For lovers of jazz trivia, Stan Tracey plays Israeli bongos on the Kenny Graham tracks. Yes, really.

(01 02)
Kenny Graham - tenor
Jack Ellory - flute
Major Holley - bass
Phil Seamen - drums
Stan Tracey - bongoes
Gilbert Webster - maraccas
(03 04)
Don Rendell - tenor
Damian Robinson - piano
Pete Elderfield - bass
Don Lawson - drums
(05 06)
Jimmy Skidmore - tenor
Derek Smith - piano
Sammy Stokes - bass
Phil Seamen - drums
(07 08)
Roy Sidwell - tenor
Derek Smith - piano
Sammy Stokes - bass
Phil Seamen - drums

01 Poinciana
02 Teddy Boy
03 Curio
04 Don't You Know I Care
05 Just You Just Me
06 Blue Major
07 What a Difference a Day Made
08 Roy Leaps Out

Label: Nixa NJL4
Recorded: March 22 (03 04) May 22 (07 08) 23 (05 06) 25 (01 02) 1956
Lineage: LP>FLAC

0076 Ken Colyer [New Orleans to London] VBR 8(25.37)

Contributed by Azule Serape, who writes:-
This group later transformed into the Chris Barber group minus Ken Colyer.
It brings back fond memories of my earlier jazz life and has remained a personal favourite even though my tastes became more sophisticated as I grew older. I sold the original record many years ago during a financial squeeze, then three or four years ago I bought another copy on ebay. That got lost in the post so we now have to make do with an Amazon MP3 download.
An attractive mixture of tunes, well played and with the banjo not too prominent. This instrument was always the killer in British Trad Jazz and spoiled many a good recording session.
As part of the development of British Jazz these particular musicians cannot be ignored and I'm sure many of us in the UK cut our teeth on music like this. 
Ah well, nostalgia ain't what it used to be.

Ken Colyer - trumpet
Chris Barber - trombone
Monty Sunshine - clarinet
Tony Donnegan - banjo
Jim Bray - bass
Ron Bowden - drums

01 Goin' Home
02 Isle of Capri
03 Harlem Rag
04 La Harpe Street
05 Stockyard Strut
06 Cataract Rag
07 Early Hours
08 Too Busy

Label: Decca LF1152 (10" lp )
Recorded: September 02 1953
Lineage: Download with original lp cover sleeve pictures.

0075 Various [The Third Festival of British Jazz] FLAC 8(28.38)

Contributed by bluebird

(01)
Ken Wray - bass trumpet
Johnny Weed - piano
Dave Goldberg - guitar
Stan Wasser - bass
Phil Seamen - drums
(02 03)
Alan Clare - piano
Ike Isaacs - guitar
Lennie Bush - bass
Allan Ganley - drums
(04)
Bert Courtley - trumpet
George Boocock - trumpet
Al Spoone - trumpet
Doug Taylor - trumpet
Tony Russell - trombone
Eddie Harvey - trombone
Jimmy Walker - alto
Norman Hunt - tenor
Jack Massey - tenor
Gerry Gerke - baritone
Don Innes - piano
Jack Seymour - bass
Dougie Cooper - drums
(05-07)
George Chisholm - trombone
Keith Christie - trombone
Jimmy Walker - soprano, tenor
Geoff Taylor - alto
Joe Temperley - baritone
Dave Shepherd - clarinet
Jimmy McKenzie - vibes
Ken Moule - piano
Ken Sykora - guitar
Lennie Bush - bass
Allan Ganley - drums
(08)
Jimmy Walker - soprano
Ken Moule - piano
Lennie Bush - bass
Allan Ganley - drums

01 Manteca Suite
02 Satin Doll
03 Walk Easy
04 Struttin' with Some Barbeque
05 Swingin' the Blues
06 East of the Sun
07 Ja-Da
08 Doggin' Around

Label: London LL 1639
Recorded: November 10 1956 at the Royal Festival Hall London
Lineage: LP>FLAC

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

0073 Chris Barber [Band Box Volume One] FLAC 10(37.43)

Contributed by Gonzo

Pat Halcox - trumpet
Chris Barber - trombone
Monty Sunshine - clarinet
Ottilie Patterson - piano, vocals
Eddie Smith - banjo
Dick Smith - bass
Graham Burbidge - drums

01 Hiawatha Rag
02 Si Tu Ma Mere
03 Darling Nelly Gray
04 Give Me Your Telephone Number
05 I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair
06 Hot House Rag
07 Swannee River
08 Squeeze Me
09 Creole Song
10 Golden Striker

Label: SCX 3277
Recorded: January 16 22 29 February 03 1959
Lineage: LP>FLAC