The Flamingo Club - London's Original All-Nighter
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Long Play Vinyl
No of Discs:
1
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Available
Release Date:
04-08-2017
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Packaging:
Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
Catalog Number:
OSVLP014
Description
JEFF KRUGERS FABULOUS FLAMINGO originally operated from the basement of the Mapleton Restaurant in Coventry Street, London and was known for its sophisticated Jazz suppers. In April 1957 the club moved to Wardour Street where it soon became famous, some might say infamous for its weekend All-Nighters staying open until 6am every Friday and Saturday night. In 1959 Kruger hired brothers Rik and Johnny Gunnell to manage the Mingo and develop the All-Night scene introducing the signature sound of jazz-tinged rhythm and blues and proto-soul! Post 1959 The Flamingos character changed dramatically from its refined, jazz ethos to an altogether more up-front R&B and Ska policy that appealed to black American G.I.s stationed outside of the city and the Caribbean community who were fundamental in the clubs fully-amplified sound system, the first of its kind in the capital. The Mingo became synonymous with the birth of the Mod movement but it also attracted the London underworld and in 1963 it witnessed a notorious fight between two of Christine Keelers lovers that in turn laid bare the Profumo Affair! Here we present a soundbite of the Flamingo, circa 1962, capturing the best of the canned music and showcasing visiting American talent alongside British modernists who honed their sound in the club.
Tracks
- Name
- Think - James Brown And The Famous Flames
- Fingertips - Little Stevie Wonder
- You Can't Hide - Lulu Reed & Freddy King
- (Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean - Ruth Brown
- Dumplins - Byron Lee And The Dragonaires
- Oh Carolina - PFilks Brothers with Prince Buster And The All Stars
- Tipitina - Professor Longhair and his Blues Scholars
- Love Letters - Ketty Lester
- Unchain My Heart - Ray Charles and his Orchestra
- One Mint Julep - Sarah Vaughn
- Wicked Woman - Don Land and his Boulder Rollers
- You Can't Sit Down - Chris Columbo
- Sugar Babe - Part 1 - Jimmy Powell
- Air Travel - Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds
- Housewife's Choice - Derrick And Patsy
- Flamingo - Eric Bostic And His Orchestra
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