Drummer Tony Kinsey is one of the true godfathers of British post-war modern jazz

Drummer Tony Kinsey is one of the true godfathers of British post-war modern jazz, and even now in 2012, well into his eighties, is still playing gigs and writing innovative music. We have worked with Tony to put together this almost complete anthology of his recordings during the frenetic decade from the early 50s through to the early 60s, when his skill and influence in putting together successive influential line-ups of small groups, especially during his lengthy residency at London's legendary Flamingo Club, gave him a unique role in the genre. This 6-CD set pulls together a remarkable range or material, and features a veritable who's-who of top jazz names from the era, including the likes of Joe Harriott, Tubby Hayes, Bill Le Sage, Tommy Whittle, Ronnie Ross, Don Rendell, Lennie Bush, Jimmy Deuchar, and many more, in the various groups he led during that time. It's not only a hugely entertaining selection of music, but also a great showcase for Tony's understated but always swinging and grooving drum technique, and a tribute to his huge influence on British jazz.

Track Listing

• Deep Purple
• Waxing With Whittle Take 3
• I'm Beginning To See The Light
• I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
• Waxing With Whittle Take 2
• Zoot's Suite
• I Can't Give You Anything But Love
• Symphony
• Deed I Do
• Zoot's Suite
• Frenesi
• I Can't Get Started
• Last Resort
• Best Behaviour
• How Deep Is The Ocean
• Get Happy
• Jump For Me
• Can't We Be Friends

• Raymond
• Nice Work if You Can Get It
• Chirracahaua
• Teddi
• The Song Is You
• It Don't Mean A Thing
• Harlem
• She's Funny That Way
• Fascinating Rhythm
• That Old Black Magic
• Guilty
• Don't Worry About Me
• You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
• Too Marvellous For Words
• I Don't Want To Walk Without You

• The Nearness Of You
• You'' Never Know
• Close Your Eyes
• Pierrot
• Makin' Whoopee
• Hey There
• Starboard Bow
• Ballet
• Body And Soul
• Stompin' At The Savoy
• China Boy
• Love For Sale
• Wednesday Night Special
• Supper Party
• A Smooth One
• In A Ditch
• Isolation
• Lullaby of The Leaves
• Mean To Me
• Supper Party

• Caravan
• Cambridge Blues
• Love For Sale
• In A Mellow Tone
• You Are Too Beautiful
• Nice Work if You Can Get It
• Sweet And Lovely
• No Name Flyer
• Take The A Train
• Hi-Ya
• Fishin' The Blues
• I'm Beginning To See The Light
• Picts Lament

• The Mystery Of The Marie Celeste
• Just Goofin'
• Blue Eyes
• The Midgets
• I've Grown Accustomed To her Face
• Wouldn't It Be Luverly
• I Could Have Danced All Night
• On The Street Where You Live
• Show Me
• Get Me To The Church On Time
• Three Moods
• Satin Doll
• Autumn In Cuba
• Twinkletoes
• I Didn't Know What Time It Was
• Cool Me Madam

• Hallelujah
• Time Gentlemen Please
• Blue Shoes
• Moon Clouds
• Bass Time
• Pandora
• Stew Pot
• J's Blues
• Blue Lament
• Foursome
• The Campbells Are Coming
• Mooching
• Uh Oh
• Band Stand
• Man From Ghana
• Weber The Great
• Girl In Blue
• World Of Blues
• Bassman
• Beathaven
• What A Gas
• Runnymede Groove
• Portrait

Additional Details

Label: Acrobat

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 450:00 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 12/11/12

UPC: 824046600129