Phil Nimmons -Vintage Nimmons 'n'nine -Sackville CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1.1 I Love to Play

1.2 One Love Song

1.3 Blues for Someone Else

1.4 Exactly Like Jerry Smith

1.5 Squits

1.6 Twooch

1.7 Not Soon Enough

1.8 Bass-Ically Yours

1.9 One for Mr. 'B'

1.10 Sneaky

2.1 Peaches and Brandy

2.2 Dig

2.3 Goodbye

2.4 One 'O' Nine

2.5 Getaway

2.6 Too Late Now

2.7 I Told You So

2.8 Sku-Ba-Doo

2.9 Lush Life

2.10 Back on the Bus

2.11 Kicks

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Vintage Nimmons 'n'nine is an album by Phil Nimmons, released in 2012. The album is a jazz CD. -

(2-CD set) a prolific writer and arranger, Canadian clarinetist Phil Nimmons has never received due praise from the international jazz community. His heavy involvement in jazz education (he has been on the Univ. Of Toronto faculty since 1973) has allowed him to act as mentor for many of Canada's jazz writers and arrangers. The material on this CD comes from broadcasts and transcriptions recorded in Toronto from 1959-64 by the Canadian Broadcasting System. The sessions initially took place at the McGill Street Studio and were then moved the Carlton Studio, and most were recorded in front of an audience. Features Jerry Toth, Bernie Piltch, Roy Smith, Rick Wilkins, Eddie Karam, Jack Taylor, Erich Traugott, Ross Cully and others.

Recorded in Toronto between 1959 and 1964 by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 1-1, 1-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-10: March 8, 1963. 1-3, 2-5: February 4, 1964. 1-4, 1-5: 1962. 1-6, 1-7, 2-9: January 3, 1964. 1-8, 1-9: May 23, 1959. 1-10: November 13, 1964. 2-1: May 15, 1964. 2-2, 2-6: December 6, 1963. 2-7: January 17, 1964. 2-8: April 23, 1961 All proceeds from the sale of this limited edition of 1000 CDs benefits the Noreen & Phil Nimmons Jazz Scholarship at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto.

"Vintage Nimmons N Nine: CBC Air Checks 59-64" is a captivating CD release that showcases the golden era of Canadian jazz through rare radio recordings. This collection features Phil Nimmons and his renowned ensemble, Nimmons 'N' Nine, as they performed live on CBC broadcasts between 1959 and 1964. The album captures the innovative spirit and technical brilliance of one of Canada's most influential jazz clarinetists and composers. Listeners are treated to swinging arrangements, sophisticated harmonies, and improvisational mastery that defined an era in North American jazz history. Phil Nimmons stands as a towering figure in Canadian music. Born in British Columbia in 1923, he has been celebrated for his pioneering work both as a performer and educator. Over his illustrious career spanning more than seven decades, Nimmons received numerous accolades including the Order of Canada and Juno Awards recognition for his contributions to jazz education and performance. The manufacturer Sackville Records is known for its dedication to preserving classic jazz performances with high-quality releases. Founded in Toronto, Sackville has played an essential role in documenting important moments from both established legends and emerging talents within the genre.

Producer:

Dorothy Stone, Doug McDonald

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Manufacturer No.:

SK2CD5010

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