Jazz Couriers, The

• 180 gram vinyl lp

This legendary album, which is a coveted procession by legions of jazz fans, and labeled by many as one of the great classics of British jazz, was recorded live at The Dominion Theater in Tottenham Court Road London on 16th February 1958. It was first released on the Tempo record label soon after the performance and preceded a number of re- issues including this one that came about eight years later on EMI's budget "Music For Pleasure" output for the princely sum of twelve and sixpence. "

The Couriers" as they were known only lasted three years from their debut at The Flamingo club on 7th April 1957 to their disbandment in August 1959. The band made four albums during this time, performed regularly around the country and on BBC television.

PERSONNEL:

• Tubby Hayes - (tenor sax)
• Ronnie Scott - (tenor sax)
• Terry Shannon - (piano)
• Phil Bates - (bass)
• Bill Eyden - (drums)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. What Is This Thing Called Love
• A2. Some Of My Best Friends Are Blues
• A3. The Serpent

• SIDE B
• B1. Guys And Dolls
• B2. Time Was
• B3. Speak Low
• B4. Cheek To Cheek