Tubby Hayes may well have died close to forty years ago, but he remains a towering figure of British modern jazz.

Tubby Hayes may well have died close to forty years ago, but he remains a towering figure in the annals of British modern jazz. Newly discovered recordings (such as those on Jazz From London - Acrobat AMCD 4368) still create something of a stir, whilst repackaging of his existing catalogue continues apace.
However, until now, there has been one glaringly obvious oversight among the reissues; a complete and comprehensive coverage of the early sessions made by this legendary figure for Tempo records. This 6CD set puts that situation right, bringing together every recording made with the A&R guidance of Tempo's Tony Hall during a hectic four year period which saw his technique evolve as he recorded these 86 tracks with hand-picked groups comprising the best British modern jazz musicians of the time.
It includes the recordings with the original ground-breaking Tubby Hayes Orchestra, and, of course, the startling performances of the Jazz Couriers, maybe the best British modern jazz combo of the all, along with Ronnie Scott. In addition, there are the experimental solo recordings, as he overdubbed all the instruments, and the London Jazz Quartet material, originally conceived as film and TV background music.
It's a fascinating medium, also, through which to follow the development of the mercurial technique of an artist who was young enough to approach bebop free of the background that most of his fellow musicians had been obliged to live through during the dance band era. Already a huge talent when this set begins, his style and ability were constantly evolving through the Tempo era.
It includes a 6000-word booklet by noted jazz writer and musician Simon Spillett, who also compiled the anthology. It is a must for every Tubby Hayes fan and indeed all aficionados of British modern jazz

Track Listing

• Jordu
• Orient Line
• May Ray
• Monsoon
• I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
• Sophisticated Lady
• Deuces Wild
• Fidelius
• Tootsie Roll
• Dance of The Aerophragytes
• There
• Imagination
• Peace Pipe
• Evil Eyes
• There
• Opus De Funk
• Straight Life
• Medley: The Little Giant, Orient Line
• Plymouth Rock
• Room 608
• Doggin

• Sophisticated Lady
• Mambo Tittoro
• I
• Ode To Ernie
• Foolin
• No, I Woodyn
• Message To The Messengers
• Hall Hears The Blues
• Nicole
• Introduction by Tony Hall/Night In Tunisia
• Laker

• The Theme/Through The Night Roared the Overland Express
• Royal Ascot
• On A Misty Night
• On A Misty Night
• Cheek To Cheek/ The Theme
• Oh, My!
• Plebus
• Reunion
• A Foggy Day
• Introduction by Tony Hall/What Is This Thing Called Love'
• Some Of My Best Friends Are Blues

• The Serpent
• Guys and Dolls
• Time Was
• Speak Low
• Cheek To Cheek
• Time Was
• Blues For Those Who Thus Desire
• The Eighth Wonder
• Mirage
• After Tea
• Stop The World, I Want To Get Off!
• In Salah
• Star Eyes
• The Monk

• My Funny Valentine
• Day In, Day Out
• Wait and See
• The Toff
• Lakeland
• Sadie
• Copper on The Beat
• Let Nature Take Its Course
• Slick Riff
• Big Ben Bounce
• Mirage
• Autumn In Cuba
• Fishin
• Cheekie Chappie
• London Lament
• The Baron
• If This Isn
• Easy To Love
• Whisper Not
• Autumn Leaves

• Too Close For Comfort
• Yesterdays
• Love Walked In
• Tin Tin Deo
• Embers
• Like Someone In Love
• The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
• Sunny Monday
• Blue Hayes

Additional Details

Label: Acrobat

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 450 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 04/09/13

UPC: 824046600228