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DON RENDELL / IAN CARR QUINTET ~ BBC JAZZ CLUB 1965/66 II RHYTHM AND BLUES 075 (Barcode: 5060331752585) ~ UK ~ Jazz Recorded: 1965 - 1966 Released: 2021 This is the second archival album by the seminal British Jazz quintet co-led by saxophonist / flautist Don RendellFind albums by this artist and trumpeter Ian CarrFind albums by this artist, which also included pianist Michael GarrickFind albums by this artist, bassist Dave GreenFind albums by this artist and drummer Trevor TomkinsFind albums by this artist. The album presents three BBC sessions, two from 1965 and one from 1966, all together seventeen tracks. On the second session vibraphonist Mike CarrFind albums by this artist guests on two tracks. The first session is Garrick’s debut appearance as a member of the quintet. These sessions were recorded between the time the quintet recorded their first album “Shades Of BlueFind albums with this title” (recorded in October 1964) and their second album “Dusk FireFind albums with this title” (recorded in March 1966), and it is not surprising that the second and third sessions presents some early live versions of the material eventually recorded for the second album. Most of the material consists of original compositions by Rendell, Carr and no less than seven compositions and one co-composition with Carr) by Garrick, who became the most prolific contributor to the quintet’s material. These sessions show vividly the giant step the quintet made between recording the debut album with Colin PurbrookFind albums by this artist on piano, which was almost completely conventional and Bee Bop oriented, and the second album with Garrick on piano, recorded just a year and a half later, where the quintet turns into the amazing modern Jazz ensemble passing the equinox which marks the birth of modern British Jazz. Considering the splendid sound quality of these recordings, the fact that it is the first time they appear on record and that they also include previously never heard material by the quintet, this album is worth its weight in gold, not only to British / European Jazz enthusiasts but all modern Jazz lovers around the world. In view of the relatively limited recorded legacy by this legendary quintet, this stuff is absolutely essential! Side Note for Michael Garrick’s fans: Of the seven Garrick’s composition on this album, only one (“Prayer”) appeared on the “Dusk Fire” album. The other six compositions can be found on the following albums: “October WomanFind albums with this title” is the title track from his album recorded in November 1964 with his own quintet before he joined the Rendell / Carr quintet. “Ursula” is a track from his album “Black MarigoldsFind albums with this title”, which will be recorded in January / February 1966. “Trane’s Mood” originates from the iconic “Poetry And Jazz In Concert 250Find albums with this title” album and can also be found on the “Live At The Union 1966Find albums with this title” album. “The Sixth Seal” only appeared recently on the Jazz In BritainFind albums on this label label’s LP “At Short NoticeFind albums with this title”, which is in desperate need of a CD release. “She’ll Be Back” and “Secrets” seem to make the only appearance on this album, unless the names of the tunes are mistaken.

Updated: 04/08/2021Posted: 04/08/2021

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