This CD includes the 1951 sessions with members of Australia's Graeme Bell Band who were on tour in the U.K. at that time. They are notable for the late 1920s feel of the ensembles and the unique solo offerings of alto saxophonist Ade Monsbourgh. Lyttelton tapped into the rich expatriate Caribbean musical community for this early fusion of jazz and Caribbean rhythms (the Habanera touch). Saxophonists Freddie Grant and Bertie King, pianist Mike McKenzie, and guitarist Fitzroy Coleman are all featured alongside Lyttelton's potent trumpet and the warm glow of Wally Fawkes' clarinet. Marie Bryant is featured in four well chosen standards.
1 Take a Note from the South - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
2 Open House - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
3 Hook, Line and Sinker - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
4 Backroom Joys - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
5 Apples Be Ripe - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
6 Midnight Creep - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
7 Small Hour Fantasy - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
8 Sweet Muscatel - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
9 Get It - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
10 Stay with It - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
11 Ugly Duckling - Graeme Bell & His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton
12 Friendless Blues - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band
13 Fat Tuesday - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band
14 Original Jelly Roll Blues - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band
15 King Porter Stomp - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band
16 London Blues - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band
17 Mike's Tangana - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band
18 Ain't Misbehavin' - Marie Bryant, Mike McKenzie Quartet
19 Beale Street Blues - Marie Bryant, Mike McKenzie Quartet
20 Georgia on My Mind - Marie Bryant, Mike McKenzie Quartet
21 Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams - Marie Bryant, Mike McKenzie Quartet
22 Muskrat Ramble - Humphrey Lyttelton
23 Mamzelle Josephine - Humphrey Lyttelton
24 Mainly Traditional - Melody Maker All Stars
25 Oh! Dad - Melody Maker All Stars
26 Ace in the Hole - Humphrey Lyttelton & His Band
This CD includes the 1951 sessions with members of Australia's Graeme Bell Band who were on tour in the U.K. at that time. They are notable for the late 1920s feel of the ensembles and the unique solo offerings of alto saxophonist Ade Monsbourgh. Lyttelton tapped into the rich expatriate Caribbean musical community for this early fusion of jazz and Caribbean rhythms (the Habanera touch). Saxophonists Freddie Grant and Bertie King, pianist Mike McKenzie, and guitarist Fitzroy Coleman are all featured alongside Lyttelton's potent trumpet and the warm glow of Wally Fawkes' clarinet. Marie Bryant is featured in four well chosen standards.
