5013993906490

The Hipster

Harold McNair

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Format: 7"

Cat No: SB7047
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Release Date:  19 May 2023

Label:  Soul Brother Records / Passion Music

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5013993906490

Genres:  Jazz  Swing Jazz  

  • Description

    Harold McNair was a Jamaican born saxophonist and flautist who settle in London in 1960. He played regularly at Ronnie Scott's club and with contemporary UK Jazz musicians like John Cameron and was a member of Donovan's band in the mid to late 60s. His most famous recording 'The Hipster' comes from his second UK album and was issued on RCA as a 45 in 1968, which is now very in demand and sells for approx ?300.
    The track has become one of the most iconic 60s British Jazz dance tracks and was featured on Gilles Peterson Impressed Vol 2 compilation.
    It's influence can be heard on recent UK Jazz recordings by Chip Wickham and others .
    We are delighted to release this great track on 45 for the first time since its original issue 55 years ago, it still sounds remarkable 'Hip'. It has been remastered from the original tapes with a look a like 4 prong centre image label. The single is likely to be met with significant demand.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Hipster

      Side 2

      • 1. Indecision

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