v/a - Journeys in modern jazz: Britain 2LP
A deep dive into the one of most collectable jazz catalogues in the world, a selection of some of the rarest and most sought-after recordings from the 60s and 70s, a time when British jazz began to find its own identity. Drawn from the iconic labels of Decca, Deram, Argo, EMI Columbia/Lansdowne Series, Fontana, Mercury, & Philips.
LP1 SIDE A
1. Ken Wheeler and the John Dankworth Orchestra | Don The Dreamer
2. Don Rendell Quintet | A Matter Of Time
3. Collin Bates Trio | Brew
4. John Surman, John Warren | With Terry’s Help
LP1 SIDE B
1. Michael Garrick Sextet | Second Coming
2. Mike Westbrook Concert Band | Waltz (for Joanna)
3. Stan Tracey And His Big Band | Matinee Days
4. Harry Beckett | Third Road
LP2 SIDE A
1. Neil Ardley, Ian Carr, Don Rendell | Greek Variations: VI Kriti [edit]
2. The New Jazz Orchestra | Angle
3. Alan Skidmore Quintet | Old San Juan
LP2 SIDE B
1. Dick Morrissey Quartet | Storm Warning
2. Mike Taylor Quartet | To Segovia
3. Michael Gibbs | Some Echoes, Some Shadows