Stan Tracey

STAN TRACEY: Stan Tracey (1926) is an outstanding figure in the jazz world. His distinguished career has spanned six decades of flourishing creativity. Stan’s capricious piano playing combines the percussive melody of Thelonious Monk with the robust lyricism of Ellington in a highly idiosyncratic style. A master of harmony, he possesses a potent and compelling improviser’s intellect. Through Stan Tracey’s unflinching commitment and dedication has emerged a very rare artist who has sustained an output of highly exceptional music.

 

PERSONNEL:

CD 1: The Bracknell Connection:
Harry Beckett (tp,flhrn)
Malcolm Griffiths (tb)
Art Themen (ss #1, ts #2)
Peter King (as),
Don Weller (ts)
Stan Tracey (p)
Dave Green (b)
Bryan Spring (d).

Live at the 100 Club, London, November 29, 1976. (Originally Steam)

CD 2: Salisbury Suite:
Harry Beckett (tp,flhrn)
Malcolm Griffiths (tb)
Art Themen (ss #1, ts #2)
Jeff Daly (as)
Don Weller (ts)
Stan Tracey (p)
Dave Green (b),
Bryan Spring (d).

Live at the Royal Festival Hall, London, February 25, 1978. (Originally Steam)

 

Tracks:
CD 1: 01. Cuddly; 02. Agitato-Sympatico; 03. Fraggie Bar Waltz; 04. Timespring; 05. Chiffik (unissued);
CD 2: 01. Peg-Leg Bates: 02. Ballad For St. Ed; 03. Miff