Format Details:
Release Date: 12 December 2025
Label: My Only Desire Records
Packaging Type: Gate Fold
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5052442029540
Genres: Jazz Modern Postbebop
Release Date: 28 November 2025
Label: My Only Desire Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5052442029557
Genres: Jazz Modern Postbebop
Description
These unreleased 1970s sessions from legendary pianist/composer Michael Garrick, see him lead two groups of top Brit jazzers, who perform eight original compositions by Garrick that display his flair for combining emotive writing with modal jazz grooves.
The album is made up of two sessions recorded for BBC Radio 1 at Maida Vale Studios, from 1973 and 1978 that feature vocalist Norma Winstone, trumpeter Henry Lowther, saxophonists Art Themen, Tony Coe and Alan Wakeman, trombonist David Horler, bassists Dave Green and Jeff Clyne, and drummers Trevor Tomkins and John Marshall.
The material, all composed by Garrick, includes some favourites from the classic LPs 'Troppo' and 'October Woman'. He wouldn't record the tracks "River Running" and "Galilee" until decades later, so this is the first time these '70s arrangements have been released. Whereas "Robin's Rest" and the title track are exclusive to this album - providing a fascinating insight into this uniquely talented artist.
Garrick was at the forefront of British jazz from the mid-1960s until his death in 2011 aged 78. He was a key member of The Don Rendell / Ian Carr Quintet, composing the jazz gems "Dusk Fire and "Black Marigolds" and released a series of seminal 1960s and 1970s LPs including 'Cold Mountain', 'The Heart is a Lotus' and 'Black Marigolds'.
Remastered by Caspar Sutton-Jones @ Gearbox Records, 'Late Autumn Sunshine' is available as a 2LP set housed in a gatefold sleeve (a limited edition of 600 copies) and 'mini-LP' gatefold CD, with sleeve notes by Daniel Spicer (Jazzwise, The Wire).
'Late Autumn Sunshine' celebrates Michael Garrick's memory and should introduce him to many new fans.
Press Quotes:
"A fabulous collection of performances recorded by Garrick for the BBC in 1973 and 1978." - **** Record Collector
"The album captures Garrick's inspired compositions." - **** Shindig!
"The closing title track begins in stately fashion before becoming more animated, introducing Winstone's vocals and a typically serpentine tenor solo from Tony Coe. It makes a fittingly anthemic finale to a set of stimulating performances." - **** UK Vibe
"Late Autumn Sunshine is an absolute gem, a valuable addition to the British jazz maverick's catalogue. Move fast - the vinyl edition of Late Autumn Sunshine is limited to 600 copies." - The Arts Desk
"Michael Garrick was undoubtably one of the finest and most original composers in British jazz attracting some of the most adventuress and individual improvisers in Norma Winstone, Henry Lowther, Art Themen and Tony Coe making Late Autum Sunshine an important and unmissable document." - Jazz Views
Description
These unreleased 1970s sessions from legendary pianist/composer Michael Garrick, see him lead two groups of top Brit jazzers, who perform eight original compositions by Garrick that display his flair for combining emotive writing with modal jazz grooves.
The album is made up of two sessions recorded for BBC Radio 1 at Maida Vale Studios, from 1973 and 1978 that feature vocalist Norma Winstone, trumpeter Henry Lowther, saxophonists Art Themen, Tony Coe and Alan Wakeman, trombonist David Horler, bassists Dave Green and Jeff Clyne, and drummers Trevor Tomkins and John Marshall.
The material, all composed by Garrick, includes some favourites from the classic LPs 'Troppo' and 'October Woman'. He wouldn't record the tracks "River Running" and "Galilee" until decades later, so this is the first time these '70s arrangements have been released. Whereas "Robin's Rest" and the title track are exclusive to this album - providing a fascinating insight into this uniquely talented artist.
Garrick was at the forefront of British jazz from the mid-1960s until his death in 2011 aged 78. He was a key member of The Don Rendell / Ian Carr Quintet, composing the jazz gems "Dusk Fire and "Black Marigolds" and released a series of seminal 1960s and 1970s LPs including 'Cold Mountain', 'The Heart is a Lotus' and 'Black Marigolds'.
Remastered by Caspar Sutton-Jones @ Gearbox Records, 'Late Autumn Sunshine' is available as a 2LP set housed in a gatefold sleeve (a limited edition of 600 copies) and 'mini-LP' gatefold CD, with sleeve notes by Daniel Spicer (Jazzwise, The Wire).
'Late Autumn Sunshine' celebrates Michael Garrick's memory and should introduce him to many new fans.
Press Quotes:
"A fabulous collection of performances recorded by Garrick for the BBC in 1973 and 1978." - **** Record Collector
"The album captures Garrick's inspired compositions." - **** Shindig!
"The closing title track begins in stately fashion before becoming more animated, introducing Winstone's vocals and a typically serpentine tenor solo from Tony Coe. It makes a fittingly anthemic finale to a set of stimulating performances." - **** UK Vibe
"Late Autumn Sunshine is an absolute gem, a valuable addition to the British jazz maverick's catalogue. Move fast - the vinyl edition of Late Autumn Sunshine is limited to 600 copies." - The Arts Desk
"Michael Garrick was undoubtably one of the finest and most original composers in British jazz attracting some of the most adventuress and individual improvisers in Norma Winstone, Henry Lowther, Art Themen and Tony Coe making Late Autum Sunshine an important and unmissable document." - Jazz Views
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Michael Garrick
Kevin Figes & You Are Here
Graham Collier
Graham Collier
Michael Garrick
Michael Garrick
Michael Garrick
Michael Garrick
Michael Garrick
Michael Garrick
Michael Garrick
