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Plays Not Quite Two Dozen

Kenny Baker's Dozen

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Format: CD

Cat No: JASCD631

Release Date:  06 May 2002

Label:  Jasmine Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  604988063127

Genres:  Jazz  Early Jazz  

  • Description

    The fact that Kenny Baker was asked to lead the Harry James band after the great trumpeter's death is a testimony to the English trumpeter's ability. Baker came to prominence in the original Ted Heath band, leaving in 1950 to pursue a very successfulsolo career, not least in his own band called Kenny Baker's Dozen. Like Heath before him, Baker only employed the best British musicians, such as Phil Seaman on drums, George Chisholm on trombone, Bill Le Sage on vibes and Derek Smith on piano, all to be heard here. These previously unreleased studio recordings date from the mid-1950s and show the superb precision of Baker's jazz orientated band. 22 tracks, a generous 77 minutes playing time.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Keeping Out Of Mischief
      • 2. Oh! Baby
      • 3. Midriff
      • 4. Bugler's Lament
      • 5. The Blues I Love To Sing
      • 6. Button Up Your Overcoat
      • 7. The Moon Is Low
      • 8. I Can't Escape From You
      • 9. Puttin' On The Ritz
      • 10. Straight Life
      • 11. 9.20 Special
      • 12. In A Sentimental Mood
      • 13. We'll Be Together Again
      • 14. Plymouth Rock
      • 15. Oh! You Beautiful Doll
      • 16. Apex Blues
      • 17. Woofti
      • 18. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
      • 19. My Blue Heaven
      • 20. Not Really The Blues
      • 21. C'est Si Bon
      • 22. Duke's Jam

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