Carlton · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Couriers Of Jazz
| Recorded | Nov 1958 |
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| Label | Carlton |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 569677 |
The record
A late-'50s summit of Britain's two reigning tenor voices, cutting through hard-bop changes with the tight, road-tested rhythm section that anchored the London club scene. Hayes doubles on vibes, adding a lighter textural counterpoint to the twin-tenor sparring that defines the date.
Session personnel
- Jeff Clyne — bass
- Bill Eyden — drums
- Terry Shannon — piano
- Ronnie Scott — tenor saxophone
- Tubby Hayes — tenor saxophone, vibraphone [vibes]
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1959 | Carlton · STLP12-116 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo earliest on file |
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| 1960 | London Records · LTZ-L 15188 — Vinyl, LP, Mono · deep groove |
| 2009 | Jazz Workshop (2) · JW-006 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition, Audiophile Grade 180 Gram · deep groove |
| 1959 | Carlton — MONO |
| 2003 | Fresh Sound Records · FSR 1620 — CD, Album, Reissue |
Follow the players
Jeff Clyne also plays on
Bill Eyden also plays on
Terry Shannon also plays on