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9. Sidewalks Of Cuba 2:29 16. So Easy 2:47 The Naxos Historical labels aim to make available the greatest recordings of the history of recorded (Ben Oakland–Irving Mills–Mitchell Parish) (Tadd Dameron) music, in the best and truest sound that contemporary technology can provide.To achieve this aim, Featuring Sammy Stokes, double bass London 1058, mx DR 14260-1 Naxos has engaged a number of respected restorers who have the dedication, skill and experience Decca F 9594, London 719, mx DR 14618-1 Recorded 3 November 1949 to produce restorations that have set new standards in the field of historical recordings. Recorded 8 February 1950 17. London Fog 2:48 10. The Nearness Of You 2:59 (Reg Briggs) Also available in the Naxos Nostalgia series ... (Hoagy Carmichael–Ned Washington) London 1026, mx DR 13090-1 Featuring Les Gilbert, alto sax Recorded 15 February 1949 Decca F 9255, London 1056, mx DR14021-1 18. Hawaiian Mambo (Hawaiian War Recorded 2 September 1949 Chant) 2:51 11. Lyonia 2:52 (Johnny Noble–Ralph Freed–Leleiohaku) (Tadd Dameron) London 1198, mx DR 16740-1 Decca F 9255, London 1056, mx DR14020-1 Recorded 11 February 1952 Recorded 2 September 1949 19. Obsession 2:48 12. Button Up Your Overcoat 2:58 (David Bee) (Buddy de Sylva–Lew Brown–Ray Henderson) London 1198, mx DR 16739-1 Decca F 9460, London 1057, mx DR15039-1 Recorded 11 February 1952 Recorded 25 May 1950 20. Colonel Bogey 2:39 8.120551 8.120645* 8.120656 13. You’re Nearer 2:46 (Kenneth V.Alford, arr. Reg Owen) (Richard Rodgers–Lorenz Hart) Decca F 9540, London LPB 374, mx DR15391 Featuring Stan Roderick, trumpet Recorded 19 September 1950 ... and in our companion series Naxos Jazz Legends ... Decca F 9086, London 1057, mx DR13089-1 All selections recorded in London Recorded 15 February 1949 14. Roumanian Roundabout 2:27 Transfers and Production by David Lennick (Tibor Kordah) Digital Noise Reduction by Andrew Lang for Decca F 9435, London 1026, mx DR14492-1 K&A Productions Ltd. Recorded 2 January 1950 Discographical information courtesy of The 15. Pagan Love 2:23 Jazz Discography by Tom Lord (Nacio Herb Brown–Arthur Freed) (www.lordisco.com) Decca F 8956, London 329, mx DR 12218-1 Original monochrome photo of Ted Heath Recorded 15 April 1948 from MAXJAZZ/Lebrecht Music Collection
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Here are some instances. That Heath was a And speaking of whimsy, note the several REFERENCES archive includes over 25,000 selections many TED HEATH & HIS MUSIC ‘So Easy’ trombone expert shows in the marvelous counter-melodies in Blue Skies March which of which are on his 7,000-or-so 78s. He Hilton R.Schleman, Rhythm on Record, Melody Original 1948-1952 Recordings trombone choir-effect which was a Tommy are quoted from other compositions such as produced and hosted “big band”shows on Maker Ltd., London, 1936. Dorsey specialty. Les Brown’s arrangement “Stormy Weather”. Washington, DC radio in the 1980s and on Ted Heath not only survived the so-called “Big against the odds, actually prolonging the style is represented by the full-range unison Roger D. Kinkle, The Complete Encyclopedia Florida radio and TV in the 1990s. He lectures Heath also was fortunate to have exceptional Band Era” – he prolonged it. Along with his popularity of the full dance unit, especially in sound each instrumental section in-turn of Popular Music and Jazz 1900-1950, on the history of the popular song and is section leaders who could impart strong solos. contemporaries such as Ellington, Basie, Brown Great Britain. displays. Occasionally Glenn Miller’s special Arlington House, New Rochelle, NY,1974. currently writing a series of essays, which he My Silent Love (Track 8) is indeed and Herman, he continued his international colouring of the woodwinds, with the clarinet hopes to publish as a book on the During the band’s existence it was very reminiscent of Harry James especially in the The Big Bands Database Plus popularity through concerts and recordings, doubling above the saxophones, can be heard. “commercial” dance band. To this end he has popular on radio and for its many personal first chorus. Harlem Nocturne (Track 6) even though the “dance band” per se had lost Dynamics were Kenton’s specialty: Heath been taping interviews with bandleaders, appearances. Frequent gigs during the 1950s contains passages which resemble Jimmy Paul Roth, a Florida-based musicologist- its widespread appeal and venues. In fact, all of employs them liberally. And who could forget vocalists, etc. for over twenty years. Roth is a were its concerts at London’s Palladium. It Dorsey’s alto saxophone solos. archivist, specializes in the dance band culture, those mentioned had been leaders for ten-or- Jimmy Dorsey’s tasteful use of the solo alto especially the American and British retired engineer and academician. He is also even made it across the Atlantic to make two saxophone, which Heath very frequently uses. more years before Heath started his own band tours of the US, which were unusual in that the Sidewalks of Cuba (Track 9) is treated unlike combinations of the 1930s. His personal an amateur woodwind player. in 1945. And there are also whimsical touches to some its Latin-sounding title, recalling the stylings of entire combination was present. Previously, pieces. He was born Edward Heath in Wandsworth, a Jack Hylton and Ray Noble were compelled to Stan Kenton, or perhaps,Woody Herman. 1. Blue Skies March 2:23 5. Deep Forest 3:00 section of London, in 1902. He reportedly was use American musicians. In 1948, the Heath The songs on this album range from classic Button Up Your Overcoat (Track 12) is pure pop ballads to up-tempo swingers and also (Irving Berlin) (Reginale Foresythe–Earl Hines–Andy Razaf) a trombone prodigy and was busking with his band commenced releasing recordings on the Les Brown – at least in the first chorus – and include rhythm and mood numbers composed Decca F 9594, London 719, mx DR 14617-1 Decca F 8956, London 329, mx DR 12217-1 instrument while still very young. London label, a subsidiary of British Decca, invokes Brown’s arrangement of “Back in Your for concert presentation. Recorded 8 February 1950 Recorded 15 April 1948 which sold very well in the States. Particularly Own Backyard”, a contemporary 1920s As early as 1936 the Heath trombone was appealing were those LPs which presented a 2. With A Song In My Heart 2:49 6. Harlem Nocturne 2:57 For example, the opening and closing tracks composition. already an ubiquitous presence in the British single composer’s works, i.e.,“Kern for (Richard Rodgers–Lorenz Hart) (Earle Hagen) show inspiration from earlier Glenn Miller dance bands. In that year, Hilton Schleman, in Moderns”;“Rodgers for Moderns”; etc. Compositions, likely intended for concert London 1058, mx DR 14259-2 Featuring Leslie Gilbert, alto sax recordings. Blue Skies March is reminiscent Recorded 3 November 1949 Decca F 9020, London 410, mx DR 12775-1 his book Rhythm on Record, cited Heath’s presentation, are represented by Roumanian Critically listening to this compilation of Ted of Miller’s quasi-martial arrangement of “St Recorded 5 October 1948 participation as a sideman-arranger in the Roundabout and Obsession (Tracks 14 and 3. Night Train To Scotland from “Portrait Heath and his Music, one recalls the sounds of Louis Blues”. The closer, Colonel Bogey combinations of Ambrose, Lew Davis, Bert 19), among others. of England” 2:48 7. Lady Byrd 2:31 Firman,The Four Bright Sparks, Jack Hylton, the very best American swing bands: Tommy (featured in the movie Bridge on the River (Reg Briggs–Ted Heath) (Tadd Dameron, arr. George Shearing) Kwai), again evokes Miller in style and tempo: Howard Jacobs, Syd Lipton,The Rhythm Dorsey, Les Brown, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Heath passed away in 1969, but his band London 454, mx DR 13404-2 Decca F 9209, London 471, mx DR 13294-3 this time “American Patrol”. Other Milleresque Rascals, and Jay Wilbur. Jimmy Dorsey, and many others. But the survived – like Basie, Kenton, Miller, Brown, etc. Recorded 11 April 1949 Recorded 1 March 1949 arrangements do not copy, but rather hint – or moments include the woodwinds’ voicing on – in various incarnations: the so-called “ghost 4. Stratford Water from “Portrait of 8. My Silent Love 2:59 During WWII he played with Geraldo’s radio embellish – by creating a mélange of sounds the melody of With a Song in my Heart bands”. In fact, many of Heath’s original England” 2:45 (Dana Suesse–Edward Heyman) band, and then in 1945 – when the dance band and styles. Looking at the list of songs, even a (Track 2) and the whimsical co-option of musicians gathered together to re-create “His (Reg Briggs–Ted Heath) Featuring Stan Reynolds, trumpet industry was beset with competition from new true swing band aficionado cannot predict Miller’s introduction to “Chattanooga Choo- Music” into the 21st Century. Featuring Reg Owen, soprano sax Decca F 9370, London 589, mx DR 14191-1 forms of musical entertainment and TV – he how a particular selection will sound from its Choo” for Heath’s own composition Night London 454, mx DR 13403-1 Recorded 20 October 1949 formed a band which rose to immense success title. Train to Scotland (Track 3). Paul Roth, 2003 Recorded 11 April 1949
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Here are some instances. That Heath was a And speaking of whimsy, note the several REFERENCES archive includes over 25,000 selections many TED HEATH & HIS MUSIC ‘So Easy’ trombone expert shows in the marvelous counter-melodies in Blue Skies March which of which are on his 7,000-or-so 78s. He Hilton R.Schleman, Rhythm on Record, Melody Original 1948-1952 Recordings trombone choir-effect which was a Tommy are quoted from other compositions such as produced and hosted “big band”shows on Maker Ltd., London, 1936. Dorsey specialty. Les Brown’s arrangement “Stormy Weather”. Washington, DC radio in the 1980s and on Ted Heath not only survived the so-called “Big against the odds, actually prolonging the style is represented by the full-range unison Roger D. Kinkle, The Complete Encyclopedia Florida radio and TV in the 1990s. He lectures Heath also was fortunate to have exceptional Band Era” – he prolonged it. Along with his popularity of the full dance unit, especially in sound each instrumental section in-turn of Popular Music and Jazz 1900-1950, on the history of the popular song and is section leaders who could impart strong solos. contemporaries such as Ellington, Basie, Brown Great Britain. displays. Occasionally Glenn Miller’s special Arlington House, New Rochelle, NY,1974. currently writing a series of essays, which he My Silent Love (Track 8) is indeed and Herman, he continued his international colouring of the woodwinds, with the clarinet hopes to publish as a book on the During the band’s existence it was very reminiscent of Harry James especially in the The Big Bands Database Plus popularity through concerts and recordings, doubling above the saxophones, can be heard. “commercial” dance band. To this end he has popular on radio and for its many personal first chorus. Harlem Nocturne (Track 6) even though the “dance band” per se had lost Dynamics were Kenton’s specialty: Heath been taping interviews with bandleaders, appearances. Frequent gigs during the 1950s contains passages which resemble Jimmy Paul Roth, a Florida-based musicologist- its widespread appeal and venues. In fact, all of employs them liberally. And who could forget vocalists, etc. for over twenty years. Roth is a were its concerts at London’s Palladium. It Dorsey’s alto saxophone solos. archivist, specializes in the dance band culture, those mentioned had been leaders for ten-or- Jimmy Dorsey’s tasteful use of the solo alto especially the American and British retired engineer and academician. He is also even made it across the Atlantic to make two saxophone, which Heath very frequently uses. more years before Heath started his own band tours of the US, which were unusual in that the Sidewalks of Cuba (Track 9) is treated unlike combinations of the 1930s. His personal an amateur woodwind player. in 1945. And there are also whimsical touches to some its Latin-sounding title, recalling the stylings of entire combination was present. Previously, pieces. He was born Edward Heath in Wandsworth, a Jack Hylton and Ray Noble were compelled to Stan Kenton, or perhaps,Woody Herman. 1. Blue Skies March 2:23 5. Deep Forest 3:00 section of London, in 1902. He reportedly was use American musicians. In 1948, the Heath The songs on this album range from classic Button Up Your Overcoat (Track 12) is pure pop ballads to up-tempo swingers and also (Irving Berlin) (Reginale Foresythe–Earl Hines–Andy Razaf) a trombone prodigy and was busking with his band commenced releasing recordings on the Les Brown – at least in the first chorus – and include rhythm and mood numbers composed Decca F 9594, London 719, mx DR 14617-1 Decca F 8956, London 329, mx DR 12217-1 instrument while still very young. London label, a subsidiary of British Decca, invokes Brown’s arrangement of “Back in Your for concert presentation. Recorded 8 February 1950 Recorded 15 April 1948 which sold very well in the States. Particularly Own Backyard”, a contemporary 1920s As early as 1936 the Heath trombone was appealing were those LPs which presented a 2. With A Song In My Heart 2:49 6. Harlem Nocturne 2:57 For example, the opening and closing tracks composition. already an ubiquitous presence in the British single composer’s works, i.e.,“Kern for (Richard Rodgers–Lorenz Hart) (Earle Hagen) show inspiration from earlier Glenn Miller dance bands. In that year, Hilton Schleman, in Moderns”;“Rodgers for Moderns”; etc. Compositions, likely intended for concert London 1058, mx DR 14259-2 Featuring Leslie Gilbert, alto sax recordings. Blue Skies March is reminiscent Recorded 3 November 1949 Decca F 9020, London 410, mx DR 12775-1 his book Rhythm on Record, cited Heath’s presentation, are represented by Roumanian Critically listening to this compilation of Ted of Miller’s quasi-martial arrangement of “St Recorded 5 October 1948 participation as a sideman-arranger in the Roundabout and Obsession (Tracks 14 and 3. Night Train To Scotland from “Portrait Heath and his Music, one recalls the sounds of Louis Blues”. The closer, Colonel Bogey combinations of Ambrose, Lew Davis, Bert 19), among others. of England” 2:48 7. Lady Byrd 2:31 Firman,The Four Bright Sparks, Jack Hylton, the very best American swing bands: Tommy (featured in the movie Bridge on the River (Reg Briggs–Ted Heath) (Tadd Dameron, arr. George Shearing) Kwai), again evokes Miller in style and tempo: Howard Jacobs, Syd Lipton,The Rhythm Dorsey, Les Brown, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Heath passed away in 1969, but his band London 454, mx DR 13404-2 Decca F 9209, London 471, mx DR 13294-3 this time “American Patrol”. Other Milleresque Rascals, and Jay Wilbur. Jimmy Dorsey, and many others. But the survived – like Basie, Kenton, Miller, Brown, etc. Recorded 11 April 1949 Recorded 1 March 1949 arrangements do not copy, but rather hint – or moments include the woodwinds’ voicing on – in various incarnations: the so-called “ghost 4. Stratford Water from “Portrait of 8. My Silent Love 2:59 During WWII he played with Geraldo’s radio embellish – by creating a mélange of sounds the melody of With a Song in my Heart bands”. In fact, many of Heath’s original England” 2:45 (Dana Suesse–Edward Heyman) band, and then in 1945 – when the dance band and styles. Looking at the list of songs, even a (Track 2) and the whimsical co-option of musicians gathered together to re-create “His (Reg Briggs–Ted Heath) Featuring Stan Reynolds, trumpet industry was beset with competition from new true swing band aficionado cannot predict Miller’s introduction to “Chattanooga Choo- Music” into the 21st Century. Featuring Reg Owen, soprano sax Decca F 9370, London 589, mx DR 14191-1 forms of musical entertainment and TV – he how a particular selection will sound from its Choo” for Heath’s own composition Night London 454, mx DR 13403-1 Recorded 20 October 1949 formed a band which rose to immense success title. Train to Scotland (Track 3). Paul Roth, 2003 Recorded 11 April 1949
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Here are some instances. That Heath was a And speaking of whimsy, note the several REFERENCES archive includes over 25,000 selections many TED HEATH & HIS MUSIC ‘So Easy’ trombone expert shows in the marvelous counter-melodies in Blue Skies March which of which are on his 7,000-or-so 78s. He Hilton R.Schleman, Rhythm on Record, Melody Original 1948-1952 Recordings trombone choir-effect which was a Tommy are quoted from other compositions such as produced and hosted “big band”shows on Maker Ltd., London, 1936. Dorsey specialty. Les Brown’s arrangement “Stormy Weather”. Washington, DC radio in the 1980s and on Ted Heath not only survived the so-called “Big against the odds, actually prolonging the style is represented by the full-range unison Roger D. Kinkle, The Complete Encyclopedia Florida radio and TV in the 1990s. He lectures Heath also was fortunate to have exceptional Band Era” – he prolonged it. Along with his popularity of the full dance unit, especially in sound each instrumental section in-turn of Popular Music and Jazz 1900-1950, on the history of the popular song and is section leaders who could impart strong solos. contemporaries such as Ellington, Basie, Brown Great Britain. displays. Occasionally Glenn Miller’s special Arlington House, New Rochelle, NY,1974. currently writing a series of essays, which he My Silent Love (Track 8) is indeed and Herman, he continued his international colouring of the woodwinds, with the clarinet hopes to publish as a book on the During the band’s existence it was very reminiscent of Harry James especially in the The Big Bands Database Plus popularity through concerts and recordings, doubling above the saxophones, can be heard. “commercial” dance band. To this end he has popular on radio and for its many personal first chorus. Harlem Nocturne (Track 6) even though the “dance band” per se had lost Dynamics were Kenton’s specialty: Heath been taping interviews with bandleaders, appearances. Frequent gigs during the 1950s contains passages which resemble Jimmy Paul Roth, a Florida-based musicologist- its widespread appeal and venues. In fact, all of employs them liberally. And who could forget vocalists, etc. for over twenty years. Roth is a were its concerts at London’s Palladium. It Dorsey’s alto saxophone solos. archivist, specializes in the dance band culture, those mentioned had been leaders for ten-or- Jimmy Dorsey’s tasteful use of the solo alto especially the American and British retired engineer and academician. He is also even made it across the Atlantic to make two saxophone, which Heath very frequently uses. more years before Heath started his own band tours of the US, which were unusual in that the Sidewalks of Cuba (Track 9) is treated unlike combinations of the 1930s. His personal an amateur woodwind player. in 1945. And there are also whimsical touches to some its Latin-sounding title, recalling the stylings of entire combination was present. Previously, pieces. He was born Edward Heath in Wandsworth, a Jack Hylton and Ray Noble were compelled to Stan Kenton, or perhaps,Woody Herman. 1. Blue Skies March 2:23 5. Deep Forest 3:00 section of London, in 1902. He reportedly was use American musicians. In 1948, the Heath The songs on this album range from classic Button Up Your Overcoat (Track 12) is pure pop ballads to up-tempo swingers and also (Irving Berlin) (Reginale Foresythe–Earl Hines–Andy Razaf) a trombone prodigy and was busking with his band commenced releasing recordings on the Les Brown – at least in the first chorus – and include rhythm and mood numbers composed Decca F 9594, London 719, mx DR 14617-1 Decca F 8956, London 329, mx DR 12217-1 instrument while still very young. London label, a subsidiary of British Decca, invokes Brown’s arrangement of “Back in Your for concert presentation. Recorded 8 February 1950 Recorded 15 April 1948 which sold very well in the States. Particularly Own Backyard”, a contemporary 1920s As early as 1936 the Heath trombone was appealing were those LPs which presented a 2. With A Song In My Heart 2:49 6. Harlem Nocturne 2:57 For example, the opening and closing tracks composition. already an ubiquitous presence in the British single composer’s works, i.e.,“Kern for (Richard Rodgers–Lorenz Hart) (Earle Hagen) show inspiration from earlier Glenn Miller dance bands. In that year, Hilton Schleman, in Moderns”;“Rodgers for Moderns”; etc. Compositions, likely intended for concert London 1058, mx DR 14259-2 Featuring Leslie Gilbert, alto sax recordings. Blue Skies March is reminiscent Recorded 3 November 1949 Decca F 9020, London 410, mx DR 12775-1 his book Rhythm on Record, cited Heath’s presentation, are represented by Roumanian Critically listening to this compilation of Ted of Miller’s quasi-martial arrangement of “St Recorded 5 October 1948 participation as a sideman-arranger in the Roundabout and Obsession (Tracks 14 and 3. Night Train To Scotland from “Portrait Heath and his Music, one recalls the sounds of Louis Blues”. The closer, Colonel Bogey combinations of Ambrose, Lew Davis, Bert 19), among others. of England” 2:48 7. Lady Byrd 2:31 Firman,The Four Bright Sparks, Jack Hylton, the very best American swing bands: Tommy (featured in the movie Bridge on the River (Reg Briggs–Ted Heath) (Tadd Dameron, arr. George Shearing) Kwai), again evokes Miller in style and tempo: Howard Jacobs, Syd Lipton,The Rhythm Dorsey, Les Brown, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Heath passed away in 1969, but his band London 454, mx DR 13404-2 Decca F 9209, London 471, mx DR 13294-3 this time “American Patrol”. Other Milleresque Rascals, and Jay Wilbur. Jimmy Dorsey, and many others. But the survived – like Basie, Kenton, Miller, Brown, etc. Recorded 11 April 1949 Recorded 1 March 1949 arrangements do not copy, but rather hint – or moments include the woodwinds’ voicing on – in various incarnations: the so-called “ghost 4. Stratford Water from “Portrait of 8. My Silent Love 2:59 During WWII he played with Geraldo’s radio embellish – by creating a mélange of sounds the melody of With a Song in my Heart bands”. In fact, many of Heath’s original England” 2:45 (Dana Suesse–Edward Heyman) band, and then in 1945 – when the dance band and styles. Looking at the list of songs, even a (Track 2) and the whimsical co-option of musicians gathered together to re-create “His (Reg Briggs–Ted Heath) Featuring Stan Reynolds, trumpet industry was beset with competition from new true swing band aficionado cannot predict Miller’s introduction to “Chattanooga Choo- Music” into the 21st Century. Featuring Reg Owen, soprano sax Decca F 9370, London 589, mx DR 14191-1 forms of musical entertainment and TV – he how a particular selection will sound from its Choo” for Heath’s own composition Night London 454, mx DR 13403-1 Recorded 20 October 1949 formed a band which rose to immense success title. Train to Scotland (Track 3). Paul Roth, 2003 Recorded 11 April 1949
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9. Sidewalks Of Cuba 2:29 16. So Easy 2:47 The Naxos Historical labels aim to make available the greatest recordings of the history of recorded (Ben Oakland–Irving Mills–Mitchell Parish) (Tadd Dameron) music, in the best and truest sound that contemporary technology can provide.To achieve this aim, Featuring Sammy Stokes, double bass London 1058, mx DR 14260-1 Naxos has engaged a number of respected restorers who have the dedication, skill and experience Decca F 9594, London 719, mx DR 14618-1 Recorded 3 November 1949 to produce restorations that have set new standards in the field of historical recordings. Recorded 8 February 1950 17. London Fog 2:48 10. The Nearness Of You 2:59 (Reg Briggs) Also available in the Naxos Nostalgia series ... (Hoagy Carmichael–Ned Washington) London 1026, mx DR 13090-1 Featuring Les Gilbert, alto sax Recorded 15 February 1949 Decca F 9255, London 1056, mx DR14021-1 18. Hawaiian Mambo (Hawaiian War Recorded 2 September 1949 Chant) 2:51 11. Lyonia 2:52 (Johnny Noble–Ralph Freed–Leleiohaku) (Tadd Dameron) London 1198, mx DR 16740-1 Decca F 9255, London 1056, mx DR14020-1 Recorded 11 February 1952 Recorded 2 September 1949 19. Obsession 2:48 12. Button Up Your Overcoat 2:58 (David Bee) (Buddy de Sylva–Lew Brown–Ray Henderson) London 1198, mx DR 16739-1 Decca F 9460, London 1057, mx DR15039-1 Recorded 11 February 1952 Recorded 25 May 1950 20. Colonel Bogey 2:39 8.120551 8.120645* 8.120656 13. You’re Nearer 2:46 (Kenneth V.Alford, arr. Reg Owen) (Richard Rodgers–Lorenz Hart) Decca F 9540, London LPB 374, mx DR15391 Featuring Stan Roderick, trumpet Recorded 19 September 1950 ... and in our companion series Naxos Jazz Legends ... Decca F 9086, London 1057, mx DR13089-1 All selections recorded in London Recorded 15 February 1949 14. Roumanian Roundabout 2:27 Transfers and Production by David Lennick (Tibor Kordah) Digital Noise Reduction by Andrew Lang for Decca F 9435, London 1026, mx DR14492-1 K&A Productions Ltd. Recorded 2 January 1950 Discographical information courtesy of The 15. Pagan Love 2:23 Jazz Discography by Tom Lord (Nacio Herb Brown–Arthur Freed) (www.lordisco.com) Decca F 8956, London 329, mx DR 12218-1 Original monochrome photo of Ted Heath Recorded 15 April 1948 from MAXJAZZ/Lebrecht Music Collection
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9. Sidewalks Of Cuba 2:29 16. So Easy 2:47 The Naxos Historical labels aim to make available the greatest recordings of the history of recorded (Ben Oakland–Irving Mills–Mitchell Parish) (Tadd Dameron) music, in the best and truest sound that contemporary technology can provide.To achieve this aim, Featuring Sammy Stokes, double bass London 1058, mx DR 14260-1 Naxos has engaged a number of respected restorers who have the dedication, skill and experience Decca F 9594, London 719, mx DR 14618-1 Recorded 3 November 1949 to produce restorations that have set new standards in the field of historical recordings. Recorded 8 February 1950 17. London Fog 2:48 10. The Nearness Of You 2:59 (Reg Briggs) Also available in the Naxos Nostalgia series ... (Hoagy Carmichael–Ned Washington) London 1026, mx DR 13090-1 Featuring Les Gilbert, alto sax Recorded 15 February 1949 Decca F 9255, London 1056, mx DR14021-1 18. Hawaiian Mambo (Hawaiian War Recorded 2 September 1949 Chant) 2:51 11. Lyonia 2:52 (Johnny Noble–Ralph Freed–Leleiohaku) (Tadd Dameron) London 1198, mx DR 16740-1 Decca F 9255, London 1056, mx DR14020-1 Recorded 11 February 1952 Recorded 2 September 1949 19. Obsession 2:48 12. Button Up Your Overcoat 2:58 (David Bee) (Buddy de Sylva–Lew Brown–Ray Henderson) London 1198, mx DR 16739-1 Decca F 9460, London 1057, mx DR15039-1 Recorded 11 February 1952 Recorded 25 May 1950 20. Colonel Bogey 2:39 8.120551 8.120645* 8.120656 13. You’re Nearer 2:46 (Kenneth V.Alford, arr. Reg Owen) (Richard Rodgers–Lorenz Hart) Decca F 9540, London LPB 374, mx DR15391 Featuring Stan Roderick, trumpet Recorded 19 September 1950 ... and in our companion series Naxos Jazz Legends ... Decca F 9086, London 1057, mx DR13089-1 All selections recorded in London Recorded 15 February 1949 14. Roumanian Roundabout 2:27 Transfers and Production by David Lennick (Tibor Kordah) Digital Noise Reduction by Andrew Lang for Decca F 9435, London 1026, mx DR14492-1 K&A Productions Ltd. Recorded 2 January 1950 Discographical information courtesy of The 15. Pagan Love 2:23 Jazz Discography by Tom Lord (Nacio Herb Brown–Arthur Freed) (www.lordisco.com) Decca F 8956, London 329, mx DR 12218-1 Original monochrome photo of Ted Heath Recorded 15 April 1948 from MAXJAZZ/Lebrecht Music Collection
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