Credits:

Various Artists

Description:

Delving deep into the Decca catalog, one of the most collected jazz catalogs in the world, this 2-CD compilation presents a selection of the rarest and most popular recordings from the 60s and 70s, when British jazz began to find its own identity. Included are recordings from Decca, Deram, Argo, EMI Columbia/Lansdowne Series, Fontana, Mercury, and Philips. -Edited by DJ, journalist, producer, and jazz influencer Tony Higgins (Impressed, J-Jazz, BBC4 documentary Jazz Britannia). A richly illustrated booklet, including meticulously researched sleeve notes, is enclosed. This is the first in a trilogy of modern 60s/70s jazz compilations featuring rare jazz recordings made outside the U.S. Many tracks are being re-released for the first time since their original release. 2LP 180g weight vinyl, mastered by Gearbox, the world's leading analog mastering specialists. Remastered from the original tapes by Gearbox, the world's leading analog mastering specialists.Enclosed is a 16-page 12 x 12 insert detailing the important era of British jazz with song descriptions and artist biographies.

Tracklisting:

1.Don the Dreamer / John Dankworth Orchestra / Ken Wheeler
2.A Matter of Time / Don Rendell Quintet
3.Brew / Collin Bates Trio
4.With Terry's Help / John Surman / John Warren
5.Second Coming / Michael Garrick Sextet
6.Waltz (For Joanna) / Mike Westbrook Concert Band
7.Matinee Days / Stan Tracey
8.Third Road / Harry Beckett