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RONNIE SCOTT ~ BIRTH OF A LEGEND GIANT STEPS 013 (Barcode: 5013929851320) ~ UK ~ Jazz Recorded: 1946 - 1952 Released: 2006 This incredible collection traces the early steps of post-WWII British Jazz and its undeniable first King and Master of Ceremonies, saxophonist Ronnie ScottFind albums by this artist, one of the true legends of Jazz. Recorder between 1946 and 1953, these tracks present Scott as a member of ensembles led by Ted HeathFind albums by this artist and Jack ParnellFind albums by this artist and then as a leader of his own quartet, quintet and finally his Orchestra. Strongly influenced by Swing and then mainly Bebop, Scott was an extremely gifted and sensitive player, as well as leader and organizer. In years to come his world-famous Jazz Club would become a Mecca for local and international Jazz musicians, witnessing and staging some of the most memorable Jazz performances ever. The tracks included here, some of which are extremely rare, present not only Scott´s playing, but in fact an entire generation of British Jazz players, which based the genre in the scarred post-war Britain. Obviously British Jazz had first to master the skills and secrets of the American origins, before it would evolve into a new independent entity. The music herein shows just how quickly and skillfully they picked up the tricks of the trade. This is an essential listening to any fan of British Jazz and a vital step on the path towards understanding the revolution of Jazz that would occur in British Jazz just a decade later. Wonderful stuff!

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