Arranged By: Francy Boland, Bass: Jimmy Woode, Drums: Kenny Clarke, Engineer [Sound]: Wolfgang Hirschmann, Flute: Sahib Shihab, Percussion: Joe Harris (3), Piano: Francy Boland, Producer, Supervised By: Gigi Campi, Vibraphone [Vibes], Bongos: Sadi, Vocals: Jimmy Woode, Vocals: Sahib Shihab, Composed By: Luiz Bonfá, Composed By: Billy Strayhorn, Composed By: Dizzy Gillespie, Composed By: Sahib Shihab, Composed By: Jimmy Woode, Composed By: Burt Bacharach, Composed By: Jimmy Woode, Composed By: Dizzy Gillespie, Composed By: Sammy Cahn, Composed By: Jack Sels, Labelcode READ120.1 (RW120LP)
"Music For The Small Hours" is a captivating LP by the renowned Clarke-Boland Sextet, released under the esteemed Rearward label. This album showcases an exquisite blend of jazz sophistication and nocturnal moods, perfect for late-night listening sessions. The Clarke-Boland Sextet, led by pianist Francy Boland and drummer Kenny Clarke, has been celebrated for their innovative arrangements and dynamic interplay within Europe?s modern jazz scene since the 1960s. Their collaborations have produced numerous acclaimed recordings that bridge American bebop with European flair. Rearward, as a manufacturer and reissue specialist based in Italy, is known for its dedication to high-quality vinyl pressings of rare or classic jazz albums?making this release both a collector's gem and an audiophile delight.