Release Date: 24 June 2013
Label: Harlem Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5036098009729
Genres: Jazz Swing Jazz
Description
A Modern recording of (mostly) swing standards of the 1940's and 50's played with aplomb by four masters of their craft.
Stylish small group swing of the kind that became popular alongside the big band music of the late 1930's and 1940's. There are ten tracks here - some well known standards, plus a few less frequently heard. The playing is superb - 4 guys who have obviously learnt their craft well through years of playing "on the road" as well as in the studio. The arrangements are intelligent and well thought out, and throw up quite a few surprises. The sound quality is excellent - crisp and modern, considering this was recorded in the "live" environment of the excellent Goldtop Studios.
Tracklisting
The Al Nicholls Quartet
The Jo Fooks Al Nicholls Quintet
Blue Harlem
Blue Harlem
Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli
Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli
Johnny Griffin Quartet
Hilde Louise Asbjornsen & Kaba Orchestra
The Tailspins
Harold McNair
Various Artists
Taj Mahal
