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SHAKE KEANE ~ DIG IT! / WITH THE KEATING SOUND VOCALION 4281 (Barcode: 765387428129) ~ UK ~ Jazz Recorded: 1965 - 1968 Released: 2005 In parallel to his immensely important contributions in the Jazz field, British trumpeter Shake KeaneFind albums by this artist also recorded three crossover Jazz / Pop albums for the DeccaFind albums on this label label in the 1960s, which although being on the "lighter" side of things are still prime examples of his amazing tone and virtuosity. The remastered edition of the 1967 album "That`s The NoiseFind albums with this title" (the second of the three) was released on a separate album on the Vocalion label, and here are the other two. "With The Keating SoundFind albums with this title" form 1965 features Keane performing a great selection of Jazz standards, arranged and orchestrated by Johnny KeatingFind albums by this artist and accompanied by the gorgeous orchestra led by him. Keating´s orchestra, as many similar British orchestras at the time, included the best studio musicians, many of which were also active on the Jazz scene. "Dig It!Find albums with this title", from 1968, features Keane performing contemporary Pop material, again arranged and orchestrated for an orchestra, this time by Ivor RaymondeFind albums by this artist, and feature quite unusual approach to Pop material. Both albums are a great document of the great trumpeter´s genius, and of course include music, which stands the test of time quite well. Recommended for listeners who prefer the more melodic side of Jazz.

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