TUBBY HAYES WITH CLARK TERRY - "The New York Sessions" (1961-1990) RM | Columbia Jazz Masterpieces | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tubby Hayes was a superior tenor saxophonist from England who played in the tradition of Zoot Sims and Al Cohn, with just a dash of Johnny Griffin and early John Coltrane. This CD finds Tubby holding his own with a top-notch swinging rhythm section (pianist Horace Parlan, bassist George Duvivier, and Dave Bailey) along with guests Clark Terry (on four of the ten selections) and vibraphonist Eddie Costa (on three songs). Whether it be an up-tempo rendition of "Airegin" or a tender "You're My Everything," Tubby Hayes shows that he is an underrated legend. The original six selections are joined by four equally rewarding unreleased performances. Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1    You For Me 4:38
Written-By – B. Haymes
2    A Pint Of Bitter    7:00
Written-By – C. Terry
3    Airegin    8:53
Written-By – S. Rollins
4    Opus Ocean    7:31
Written-By – C. Terry
5    Soon 7:33
Written-By – G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin
6    Doxy    9:11
Written-By – S. Rollins
7    Soho Soul    8:02
Written-By – T. Hayes
8    The Simple Waltz    8:57
Written-By – C. Terry
9    Half A Sawbuck    7:13
Written-By – T. Hayes
10    You're My Everything 5'06
Written-By – H. Warren, J. Young, M. Dixon
Credits  
Bass – George Duvivier
Drums – Dave Bailey
Piano – Horace Parlan
Tenor Saxophone – Tubby Hayes
Trumpet – Clark Terry
Vibraphone – Eddie Costa

TUBBY HAYES - Jazz Genius : The Flamingo Era (2010) 3xCD / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Released in 2010, Jazz Genius: The Flamingo Era is the ideal sequel to Proper's Little Giant, which examined saxophonist Tubby Hayes' recording activity as sideman and leader during the years 1954-1956. Jazz Genius follows his progress from 1956 through 1961, an exciting period during which he enlarged upon the Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie/James Moody influences by continuing to absorb what was in the air while tapping into his own intuitive gifts, branching out from tenor and baritone saxes to demonstrate a developing facility on both vibraphone and flute. Drawn from six different albums, these 41 selections were originally recorded for the Ember label which was operated by Jeff Kruger, owner of the Flamingo Club in Soho. Tracks which were culled from Tubby Hayes and the Jazz Couriers and The Jazz Couriers in Concert are particularly exciting on account of the interaction between Hayes and saxophonist Ronnie Scott. There are excerpts from the Tempo compilation Jazz at the Flamingo, examples of Hayes blowing baritone sax with Tony Crombie & His Men on Columbia, some rather rigidly arranged material produced for TV with the group billed as the London Jazz Quartet, and selections from the album An Evening with Tony Kinsey, recorded just prior to Hayes' visit to the U.S. in 1961. The immediate aftermath of his arrival would involve collaborations with trumpeter Clark Terry, and by June of 1962, Hayes was in the recording studio with James Moody and Roland Kirk. This superb compilation is a hefty prologue to those recordings, filling in a vitally important part of the picture, as at long last the legacy of Tubby Hayes is being pieced together and made available worldwide. by arwulf arwulf 
Tracklist:
    Tubby Hayes And The Jazz Courriers ft. Ronnie Scott
1-1    The Theme - Through The Night Roared The Overland Express   
1-2    Royal Ascot   
1-3    On A Misty Night   
1-4    Cheek To Cheek   
1-5    Oh, My!   
1-6    Plebus   
1-7    Reunion   
1-8    A Foggy Day   
An Evening With Tony Kinsey
1-9    Weber The Great   
1-10    World Of Blue   
1-11    Girl In Blue   
1-12    Bassman   
1-13    Beathaven   
1-14    What A Gas!   
1-15    Runnymede Groove   
1-16    Portrait   
Tony Crombie / Ronnie Scott Quintet "Jazz At The Flamingo"
2-1    A Night In Tunisia   
2-2    Laker's Day   
The Jazz Couriers In Concert
2-3    What Is This Thing Called Love?   
2-4    Some Of My Best Friends Are Blues   
2-5    The Serpent   
2-6    Guys And Dolls   
2-7    Time Was   
2-8    Speak Low   
2-9    Cheek To Cheek   
Tony Crombie And His Men
3-1    Beryl's Bounce   
3-2    Old Man Out   
London Jazz Quartet
3-3    Copper On The Beat   
3-4    Slick Riff   
3-5    Sadie's Song   
3-6    The Toff   
3-7    Wait And See   
3-8    Lakeland   
3-9    Big Ben Bounce   
3-10    London Lament   
3-11    Cheekie Chappie   
3-12    The Baron's Blues   
3-13    Fishin' The Blues   
3-14    Mirage   
3-15    Autumn In Cuba   
3- 16    Let Nature Take It's Course   
Note
Disc 1 tracks 1-8 recorded 8 & 15 August 1957 originally released as Tempo TAP 15
Tubby Hayes And The Jazz Couriers Featuring Ronnie Scott - The Jazz Couriers
Disc 1 tracks 9-16 recorded September 1961 originally released as Ember EMNB 3337
 Tony Kinsey Quintet - An Evening With Tony Kinsey "Mr. Percussion"

Disc 2 tracks 1-2 recorded 31 July 1956 incorrectly listed as included with Ember EMB 3337
Disc 2 tracks 3-9 recorded 16 February 1958 originally released as Tempo TAP 22
 The Jazz Couriers With Ronnie Scott And Tubby Hayes - In Concert
 (first CD release to restore all original spoken introductions)

Disc 3 tracks 1-2 recorded 18 June 1958. Track one originally included with the 1959 Columbia LP Tony Crombie And His Men - Atmosphere
Disc 3 tracks 3-16 recorded 14 May 1959 originally released as Tempo TAP 28
 London Jazz Quartet - London Jazz Quartet

STAN TRACEY - Three Classic Albums Plus : Showcase / Little Klunk / Jazz Inc. (2011) 2CD / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Two of the three classic Stan Tracey album referenced on the cover of this double-disc set are Showcase, his debut album from 1958, and Little Klunk, which was his first to feature only his own compositions. Then things get murky. Jazz Inc., which is featured here in its entirety, was actually recorded by the Tony Crombie Orchestra, of which Tracey was a part. The other music here includes four tunes by Tracey's Quartet with Tubby Hayes, some selections from Tracey with the Harry Klein Quartet, and a few from his tenure as a sideman in yet another group led by American guitarist Jon Wheatley. The back sleeve has an interesting typo: it claims that Jazz Inc. is comprised of tracks 1-28 on disc two, but there are only 16 selections on the disc. In any case, there are completely new liner notes as well as reproductions of the originals, and a fine remastering job was done; all sold for a very respectable price tag. As an introduction to one of British jazz's great original voices, this is truly worthy. by Thom Jurek

VICTOR FELDMAN - Suite Sixteen (1958-1991) RM / APE (image+.cue), lossless

This interesting set features Victor Feldman shortly before he left England for the United States. Feldman, mostly heard on vibes but also making strong appearances on piano and drums, heads several groups filled with English All-Stars, including such notable musicians as trumpeters Jimmy Deuchar and Dizzy Reece, tenors Ronnie Scott and Tubby Hayes, and pianist Tommy Pollard. The music is boppish with some surprises in the consistently swinging arrangements, giving one a definitive look at Victor Feldman near the beginning of his  by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1 Cabaletto 2:52
2 Elegy 3:32
3 Suite Sixteen 8:45
4 Sonar 6:40
5 Big Top 3:38
6 Duffle Coat 5:18
7 Brawl For All 4:16
8 Sunshine On A Dull Day 5:51
9 Maenya 3:49
Credits:
Alto Saxophone – Derek Humble (tracks: 3,4,7,8)
Baritone Saxophone – Harry Klein (tracks: 1,2,5,9)
Bass – Eric Peter (tracks: 3), Lennie Bush (tracks: 1,2,4 to 9)
Congas – Victor Feldman (tracks: 9)
Drums – Phil Seamen (tracks: 1,2,5,9), Tony Crombie (tracks: 3,4,6,7,8,), Victor Feldman (tracks: 1)
French Horn – John Burden (tracks: 1,2,5,9)
Piano – Norman Stenfalt (tracks: 1,2,5,9), Terry Pollard (tracks: 1 to 6, 8,9), Victor Feldman (tracks: 7)
Tenor Saxophone – Ronnie Scott (tracks: 1,2,5,9), Tubby Hayes (tracks: 1,2,5,9)
Trumpet – Dizzy Reece (tracks: 1,2,4,5,7,8,9), Jimmy Deuchar (tracks: 1,2,4,5,7,8,9)
Vibraphone – Victor Feldman (tracks: 2 to 6, 8)