Jazz Suite

Stan Quartet Tracey
Jazz Suite

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Release date: 07/Jul/2023
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Details / Tracklist: 1.1 Cockle Row
1.2 Starless and Bible Black
1.3 I Lost My Step in Nantucket
1.4 No Good Boyo
1.5 Penpals
1.6 Llareggub
1.7 Under Milk Wood
1.8 A.M. Mayhem
Number of discs: 1
Description:Reissued on vinyl for the first time in nearly 40 years, The Stan Tracey Quartet's "Under Milk Wood" is considered one of the finest British jazz albums ever made, an effortlessly iconic masterpiece that encapsulates the heady '60s jazz boom. It features compositions by the great Stan Tracey - The Godfather of British Jazz - inspired by Dylan Thomas' drama 'Under Milk Wood', including the timeless "Starless and Bible Black" with its acclaimed solo by tenor saxophonist Bobby Wellins. Like Thomas's characters, the themes vary greatly in tempo, in mood, in dramatic depth. The title song is a triumph, not only because it stands by itself as a beautifully conceived jazz ballad, but because it sets the scene for the rest of the writing and playing. Some of the other themes are impressionistic and highly subjective sketches of Thomas seen through the prism of jazz. It was awarded 69th place in Jazzwise magazine's The 100 Jazz Albums That Shook the World: "Tracey is indispensable, a one-man mission statement. Here he showed how much could be achieved within the basic jazz quartet format. Reaction at the time seems to have been along the lines of where on earth did this come from? Coherent, vital and mind-stretching." - INSPIRED BY DYLAN THOMAS' UNDER MILK WOOD
Reissued on vinyl for the first time in nearly 40 years, The Stan Tracey Quartet's "Under Milk Wood" is considered one of the finest British jazz albums ever made, an effortlessly iconic masterpiece that encapsulates the heady '60s jazz boom. It features compositions by the great Stan Tracey - The Godfather of British Jazz - inspired by Dylan Thomas' drama 'Under Milk Wood', including the timeless "Starless and Bible Black" with it's acclaimed solo by tenor saxophonist Bobby Wellins. Like Thomas's characters, the themes vary greatly in tempo, in mood, in dramatic depth. The title song is a triumph, not only because it stands by itself as a beautifully conceived jazz ballad, but because it sets the scene for the rest of the writing and playing. Some of the other themes are impressionistic and highly subjective sketches of Thomas seen through the prism of jazz. It was awarded 69th place in Jazzwise magazine's The 100 Jazz Albums That Shook the World: "Tracey is indispensable, a one-man mission statement. Here he showed how much could be achieved within the basic jazz quartet format. Reaction at the time seems to have been along the lines of where on earth did this come from? Coherent, vital and mind-stretching." "The haunting Starless and Bible Black remains probably the finest single recorded performance by a British jazz group." - The Observer
"Jazz Suite" is a remarkable LP by the Stan Tracey Quartet, released under the esteemed Resteamed label. This album showcases Stan Tracey's innovative approach to jazz composition and performance, blending intricate melodies with dynamic improvisation. The suite format allows for an expansive exploration of themes and moods, making it a standout in modern British jazz. Resteamed Records is renowned for its dedication to preserving and reissuing classic British jazz recordings, ensuring that legendary works like this remain accessible to new generations of listeners. Stan Tracey was one of Britain's most influential jazz pianists and composers. Often referred to as "the godfather of British jazz," his career spanned over six decades during which he collaborated with icons such as Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, and Tubby Hayes. His landmark albums include "Under Milk Wood" and numerous acclaimed suites that have shaped the soundscape of European jazz. The Stan Tracey Quartet's mastery shines throughout "Jazz Suite," cementing their legacy in music history.
No. of tracks: 8
Manufacturer No.: RSJLP1
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