All reviews by Folkishienne

Kenny Rankin: In The Name Of Love (Columbia) Kenny Rankin: In The Name Of Love (Columbia)

This 45 Columbia version differs significantly from the Scat vocal / acoustic guitar led LP cut. One of my favorite Jazz 45’s that recently got crossed off the wants list.

Lee Stone: What Is Life (Break Out Records) Lee Stone: What Is Life (Break Out Records)

The first time I heard this 45 with it’s slick vocals and great horns I started to jones. Possibly one of my favourite jazz 45’s

Michael Garrick Trio: Cold Mountain (Argo) Michael Garrick Trio: Cold Mountain (Argo)

A very listenable LP featuring Dave Green on bass and Trevor Tompkins on Drums. Thanks Giving Dance started life in 1967 as part of John Smith’s four ritual dances.

Michael Garrick: Black Marigolds (Argo 1966) Michael Garrick: Black Marigolds (Argo 1966)

Another one comped by Peterson, Black Marigolds is probably not my favorite Garrick LP as a whole. However, I can’t escape my love for ‘Ursula’ played by Don Rendell on Soprano and tenor Sax with Ian Carr on fluegel horn… 
“Ursula”

Michael Garrick: Promises (Argo 1965) Michael Garrick: Promises (Argo 1965)

A very solid modal LP featuring Joe Harriott, Ian Carr et al. Following a lengthy search for a decent copy, I was fairly alarmed when this one turned up in a used pizza box! Somehow it made it to me without a mark, the vinyl un-played the cover smelling lightly of Margarita. Song by the […]

Michael Garrick: The Heart Is A Lotus (Argo 1970) Michael Garrick: The Heart Is A Lotus (Argo 1970)

Featuring collaborators Ian Carr, Don Rendell and Norma Winstone. I do really like this LP as a whole but somehow I feel there’s more in there that I haven’t picked up on…It seems to promise my expectations but I appear to be unable to track the true direction of the vibe on this LP. I […]

Mike Westbrook: Marching Songs Vol 1 (Deram 1969) Mike Westbrook: Marching Songs Vol 1 (Deram 1969)

Themed around the futility of War the sleeve notes narrate a landscape of conflict. ‘The Soldiers march in tightly closed ranks, grimly, the flamboyance of the parade is forgotten…’The track included here is the strangely titled ‘Waltz’ featuring Gibbs, Osbourne, and Skidmore et al. The track connotes for Westbrook at least, ‘Soldiers drunk with patriotic […]

Mulatu Astatke: Yefikir Tizita (Philips) Mulatu Astatke: Yefikir Tizita (Philips)

A decent hypnotic example of Ethio jazz. This track makes me want to a) Visit Ethiopia. B) Charm Snakes.

Neil Ardley/Ian Carr/Don Rendell: Greek Variations (Columbia 1970) Neil Ardley/Ian Carr/Don Rendell: Greek Variations (Columbia 1970)

Themed on a series of Greek Folk tunes, this LP is segmented into three sections (More or less one for each artist under the ultimate influence of Ardley) Ian Carr’s contribution (Incorporating pretty much the original Nucleus line up) is most notable. ‘Persephone’s Jive’, an intense upbeat stomp that takes the Greek theme, abstracts it, […]

Neil Ardley: Symphony of Amaranths (Regal Zonophone 1972) Neil Ardley: Symphony of Amaranths (Regal Zonophone 1972)

This Lp plays host to numerous British Jazz players. Norma Winstone features on three tracks, ‘Will you walk a little faster’ was comped by Peterson, however ‘After Long Silence’ and ‘She weeps over Rahoon’ are both very warm and emotive the latter being warm yet sombre. The tracks fade into one another on the LP, […]

Polish Jazz Quartet: S/T (Muza 1964) Polish Jazz Quartet: S/T (Muza 1964)

The track featured is titled “Przechadzka Puustymi Ulicami” (Translates to “Promenade through the empty streets”) A piano / sax led modal piece with a smoky vibe that grooves bang on point. The cover art illustrates the vibe far better than my rambling dirge.

Stan Tracey: Under Milk Wood (Columbia 1965) Stan Tracey: Under Milk Wood (Columbia 1965)

Comped by Peterson, known by many, inspired by Dylan Thomas - I need to include the track Starless and Bible Black in this chart for the simple reason it is one of the most emotive, and tragically deep British Jazz cuts I’m aware of. Bobby Wellins whispering treatment on tenor sax is simply spellbinding, Tracey’s […]

The Dick Morrissey Quartet: Have You Heard? – 77 Records The Dick Morrissey Quartet: Have You Heard? – 77 Records

Produced by Doug Dobell, there is some speculation as to weather this LP and all other releases on 77 records were only available from his shop (Dobells) Whatever the case, Have You Heard is a great LP featuring Harry South (Piano) Dick Morrissey (Tenor) Phil Bales (Bass) and Jackie Dougan (Drums). Morrissey was the ripe […]

The New Jazz Orchestra: Western Reunion (Decca 1965) The New Jazz Orchestra: Western Reunion (Decca 1965)

Patchy would be a kind description of this LP. The inclusion of Ardley’s Shades of Blue (Version of the title cut from the LP bellow) is what saves this album for me.
“Shades of Blue”

Tonton Macoute: S/T (RCA Neon 1971) Tonton Macoute: S/T (RCA Neon 1971)

Not a straight Jazz LP the group draw on their various influences in this Jazz/Prog/Blues mongrel recording. As a whole the album works well with the Jazzier moments shining through on several numbers. The track included here is called.
“Don’t Make Me Cry”

Zbigniew Namyslowski: Lola (Decca UK 1964) Zbigniew Namyslowski: Lola (Decca UK 1964)

Looking at the cover it’s hard to understand how the baby faced Zbigniew managed to come up with this LP (Possibly the first Polish Jazz record recorded and released in the UK? – He was also the oldest in the quartet…) A recent bay purchase, I’ve been after a copy of this for quite some […]

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