0254 Victor Feldman [Modern Jazz Quartet-Septet] FLAC 2(14.38)

 

Contributed by bellawoods, who writes:-
Another of the ever popular Esquire eps featuring the Victor Feldman Quartet plus guests.

Jimmy Deuchar - trumpet
Dizzy Reece - trumpet
Derek Humble - alto
Victor Feldman - vibes
Tommy Pollard - piano
Lennie Bush - bass
Phil Seamen - drums

01 Typhoon (Feldman) (6:07)
02 How Deep Is The Ocean (Berlin) (8:31)

Label: Esquire 84
Recorded: March 03 1955
Lineage: EP>FLAC

0253 Nat Gonella [The Nat Gonella Story] FLAC 14(44.55)

Contributed by bluebird, who writes:-
A 1961 recording which has Nat Gonella reminiscing about his earlier musical life and playing with a surprisingly modernist group.
Whilst this may not be everyone's cup of tea it is extremely enjoyable with the likes of Tony Coe (who also plays uncredited clarinet), Stan Tracey, Jimmy Skidmore etc in the ranks. Stan even plays vibes on some tracks (his 'other' instrument at that time). Don't be put off by the choice of tunes. Everything goes with a swing - with guess who on drums and some superior arrangements by none other than Kenny Graham. A little of Nat's singing goes a long way though.
FLAC with lp cover scans

(01 03 06 11 12)
Nat Gonella - trumpet, vocals
Stan Roderick - trumpet
Jock Bain - trombone
Tony Coe - alto, clarinet
Jimmy Skidmore - tenor
Joe Temperley - baritone
Stan Tracey - vibes, piano
Ernie Shear - guitar
Sammy Stokes - bass
Phil Seamen - drums
(02 05 07 08 10)
Nat Gonella - trumpet, vocals
Tony Coe - alto, clarinet
Harry Smith - piano
Roy Plummer - guitar
Lennie Bush - bass
Phil Seamen - drums
(04 09 13 14)
Nat Gonella - trumpet, vocals
Don Lusher - trombone
Wally Smith - trombone
Ken Goldie - trombone
Tony Coe - alto, clarinet
Joe Temperley - baritone
Stan Tracey - vibes, piano
Roy Plummer - guitar
Lennie Bush - bass
Phil Seamen - drums

01 Georgia on My Mind (Carmichael) (1:09)
02 Wildman Blues (Morton, Armstrong) (2:58)
03 Bessie Couldn't Help It (Warner, Richmond, Bayha) (3:18)
04 Miss Otis Regrets (She's Unable to Lunch Today) (Porter) (2:33)
05 Them There Eyes (Pinkard, Tracey, Tauber) (3:30)
06 Oh Mo'nah (Weems, Washburn) (3:22)
07 Nagasaki (Warren, Dixon) (2:18)
08 Honeysuckle Rose (Waller, Razaf) (4:17)
09 Just a Kid Named Joe (Livingston, David) (3:12)
10 Ain't Misbehavin' (Waller, Razaf, Brooks) (5:14)
11 Stompin' at the Savoy (Goodman, Sampson, Webb) (3:29)
12 It's a Pair of Wings for Me (Gonella, Hood) (3:23)
13 Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Ellington, Russell) (3:16)
14 Five Minutes More (Styne, Cahn)

Label: EMI  NTS 146
Recorded: February 01 06 07 1961
Lineage: 12" LP>FLAC

0252 Tubby Hayes [The Swinging Giant] FLAC 4(13.22)

Contributed by bellawoods, who writes:-
A classic Tempo date from 1955 with the quartet.

Tubby Hayes - tenor
Harry South - piano
Pete Blannin - bass
Bill Eyden - drums

01 Straight Life (Mandel) (4:13)
02 Imagination (Van Heusen) (3:42)
03 Evil Eyes (Feldman) (2:49)
04 Dance of the Aerophragytes (South) (2:37)

Label: Tempo ep EXA 27
Recorded: July 29 1955
Lineage: EP>FLAC

0251 [The Dave Carey Jazz Band] FLAC 3(11.51)

Contributed by bellawoods, who writes:-
Three tracks by drummer Dave Carey's band of 1956 with Pat Hawes on piano.  Another from the Tempo label collection of traditional jazz in Britain.

Johnny Codd - trumpet
Tony Milliner - trombone
Tony Gibbons - clarinet
Pat Hawes - piano
Bob Mack - guitar, banjo
Eric Starr - bass
Dave Carey - drums

01 Sunset Cafe Stomp (Armstrong, Venable)
02 Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie, Casey, Pinkard)
03 Apex Blues (Noone)

Label: Tempo EXA 38
Recorded: January 26 1956
Lineage: EP>FLAC

0250 Tony Crombie [Whole Lotta Tony] FLAC 12(34.28)

Contributed by azule serape, who writes:-
This was originally recorded for the Ember Mood Music Library as 'Jazz Themes', with all the tunes written and arranged by Tony Crombie, and that might explain the brevity of the tracks and the somewhat perfunctory themes. Some sound like they might have been lifted from a TV thriller background soundtrack and Tony did, in fact, compose music for many films and TV shows. He was a man of many talents which embraced a very wide range of music including a very short-lived, but financially successful, Rock and Roll Band (the Rockets).
Having said that, the musicians employed here were all first rate jazz musicians and there are some good solos here from the likes of Tommy Whittle, Bobby Wellins and, making his first appearance on BritJazz, Harold McNair, a contemporary of Joe Harriott and Wilton Gaynair.
Not an essential piece of British Jazz history but worth a listen for the McNair solos alone.
The lp was recently re-issued on cd but the music here, with a far superior sound, was ripped from the lp in FLAC with cover scans.

Harold McNair - alto, flute
Tommy Whittle - tenor, bass clarinet
Bobby Wellins - tenor
Gordon Beck - piano, harpsichord
Malcolm Cecil - bass
Tony Crombie - drums

01 Gut Bucket (Crombie) (3:18)
02 Keep It Light (Crombie) (2:18)
03 Look for the Real Thing (Crombie) (3:29)
04 Flute Salad (Crombie) (3:18)
05 Brazilia (Crombie) (2:27)
06 Stop That Man (Crombie) (1:22)
07 Round the 'Ouses (Crombie) (2:04)
08 Penthouse Party (Crombie) (3:13)
09 The Gang Busters (Crombie) (3:27)
10 Yodellin' (Crombie) (3:00)
11 Just Like Old Times (Crombie) (3:14)
12 Journey's End (Crombie) (3:18)

Label: Ember EMB 3336
Recorded: August 1961
Lineage: LP>FLAC

0249 Jack Parnell [Selection] FLAC 8(23.57)

Contributed by bluebird, who writes:-
A selection of Jack Parnell Quartet tracks from 1946-1950 originally issued on this 10" lp.
Jack was at the forefront of British Modern Jazz in the early days and employed some of the best young modernists. Tommy Whittle, Ronnie Scott, Norman Stenfalt are amongst those heard here together with guitarist Dave Goldberg.
Dave was one of the best young modern guitarists in the late 1940s but earned a living buried away in the big bands, including Ted Heath, for many years and seldom had the opportunity to solo extensively. He never recorded under his own name either which is a great shame but there some BBC broadcasts around where he is featured with his own quartet. He died in 1969 aged 47.
He does get some solo outings of these tracks though.

Bobby Pratt - trumpet
Tommy Whittle - tenor
Ronnie Scott - tenor
Reg Owen - clarinet
Frank Horrox - piano
Norman Stenfalt - piano
Dave Goldberg - guitar
Sammy Stokes - bass
Charlie Short - bass
Jack Fallon - bass
Jack Parnell - drums, vocals

01 Quickie
02 Jukebox Jumba
03 Old Man Rebop (Wilson)
04 Sweet Lorraine (Burwell, Parish)
05 Scrubber Time
06 On The Sunny Side Of The Street (Mchugh)
07 On The Alamo (Kahn, Jones)
08 I'll Never Be The Same (Signorelli)

Label: Decca LF 1065
Recorded: July 29 December 30 1946 April 21 1947 February 2 1950
Lineage: CDs>FLAC

0248 Victor Feldman [Encore] FLAC 3(14.47)

Contributed by bellawoods, who writes:-
Getting towards the end of these Esquire eps now and this one features Victor with his trio and quartet from July 1955. Sound is the best we can do from a battered ep but, as usual, worthwhile because of the lack of re-issues in any format. It's the only way you'll get to hear it.
Victor was particularly busy in the recording studios during 1955 and by the end of the year he had emigrated to the USA although he did return to the UK from time to time to play and record.
FLAC from ep with cover scans.

Victor Feldman - vibes
Tony Crombie - piano
Tommy Pollard - piano
Lennie Bush - bass
Phil Seamen - drums

01 Taking A Chance On Love (Duke, Latouche, Fetter) (3:53)
02 The Man I Love (Gershwin) (4:05)
03 Diggin' For Diz (Handy) (6:49)

Label: Esquire 114
Recorded: July 11 1955
Lineage: EP>FLAC