Mr. Acker Bilk Requests by Acker Bilk, released 22 May 2013, includes the following tracks: "Gladiola Rag", "Dardanella", "Easter Parade", "In A Persian Market" and more.
This version of Mr. Acker Bilk Requests comes as a 2xCD. -
EU-only two CD collection. Acker Bilk was part of the boom in traditional Jazz that swept the United Kingdom in the late 1950s. Features his hits "Summer Set", performed by his ensemble the Paramount Jazz Band, and "Stranger on the Shore" which went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart making him the first British artist to have an American #1... making Acker an international star. Other great songs of note include his interpretation of "I Can't Get Started", "Higher Ground", "Carry Me Back", "Franklin Street Blues", and "Ory's Creole Trombone". Described as the Great Master of the Clarinet, Acker Bilk was, and still is just as important as American jazzmen like Benny Goodman or Artie Shaw. Truly, the glory that is Acker Bilk transcends all ages and all manner of music. Jasmine Records.
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"MR. Acker Bilk Requests" is a captivating CD release by the legendary clarinetist Acker Bilk, brought to you by Jasmine Records. This collection showcases some of Bilk's most beloved and requested tracks, highlighting his signature smooth jazz style and evocative melodies that have enchanted audiences worldwide for decades. The album features timeless classics performed with Bilk?s unmistakable warmth and charm, making it an essential addition for any traditional jazz enthusiast or collector.
Acker Bilk was one of Britain?s most celebrated jazz musicians, renowned for his distinctive sound and relaxed playing style. Rising to fame in the early 1960s with hits like "Stranger on the Shore," which topped charts internationally, he became a household name in both the UK and abroad. His contributions to popularizing traditional jazz are immense, earning him numerous accolades throughout his career.
Jasmine Records is known for its high-quality reissues of classic recordings across genres such as jazz, blues, country, and pop. With meticulous attention to detail in remastering and packaging, Jasmine ensures that music lovers can enjoy timeless performances from iconic artists like Acker Bilk in pristine audio quality.
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Technical specifications
Language
Features
Media type
CD
Artist
Acker Bilk
Distribution type
Physical media
Target audience
Adult
Number of optical discs
3 discs
Release date (DD/MM/YYYY)
6/14/2013
Song titles
Disc 1
1. TRAVELLING BLUES
2. DELIA GONE
3. GLADIOLA RAG
4. WILLY THE WEEPER
5. DARDANELLA
6. FRANKLIN STREET BLUES
7. EASTER PARADE
8. MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA
9. IN A PERSIAN MARKET
10. I'M GOING HOME
11. ORY'S CREOLE TROMBONE
12. SUMMER SET
13. LET THE LIGHT FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE SHINE
14. BERLINER LUFT MARCH (GAY HUSSAR)
15. TIGER RAG
16. CUSHION FOOT STOMP
17. RUN COME SEE JERUSALEM
18. OLD COMRADES MARCH
19. C.R.E. MARCH
20. CARRY ME BACK
21. JUMP IN THE LINE
22. BLAZE AWAY
23. EL ABANICO
24. LOUISIAN - I - AY
25. HIGHER GROUND
26. UNDER THE DOUBLE EAGLE
Disc 2
1. STRANGER ON THE SHORE
2. LULLABY
3. MEAN TO ME
4. GREENSLEEVES
5. TAKE MY LIPS (MERAVIGLIOSE LABBRA)
6. SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
7. NOBODY KNOWS
8. IS THIS THE BLUES?
9. CIELTO LINDO
10. DEEP PURPLE
11. I CAN'T GET STARTED
12. CAROLINA MOON
13. STARS AND STRIPES
14. PERDIDO STREET BLUES
15. PAPA DIP
16. MY HEART BELONGS TO DADDY
17. GOSPEL TRAIN
18. MARYLAND PARCH
19. THAT'S MY HOME
20. GO TELL IT ON A MOUNTAIN
21. CREOLE JAZZ
22. HOUSE RENT STOMP
23. MY BUCKET'S GOT A HOLE IN IT
24. STOMP OFF LET'S GO!
