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
Various Artists
The Future Sound Of London
China Burton
The Invitations
Various Artists
Cornell C.C. Carter
Brenda Lee Eager
Ozone
