JAZZLAND · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Message From Britain
| Recorded | Jun 26 & Jul 3, 1959 |
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| Label | JAZZLAND |
| Released | 1959 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 529309 |
The record
Ronnie Scott and Tubby Hayes co-led this hard-swinging quintet, proof that Britain's late-'50s scene could match the New York pulse note for note. Jazzland's import brought the UK's twin-tenor fire (with Hayes stretching out on flute) to American ears.
Session personnel
- Kenny Napper — bass
- Phil Seamen — drums
- Tubby Hayes — flute
- Terry Shannon — piano
- Ronnie Scott — tenor saxophone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1961 | JAZZLAND · JLP 934S — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Deep Groove earliest on file · deep groove |
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| 1961 | JAZZLAND — MONO |
| 2014 | Jazz Workshop (2) · JW-045 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 180 Gram |
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