Various Artists

I Had the Craziest Dream: Modern Jazz and Hard-Bop in Post War London, Vol. 1 is a collection of tracks from London's burgeoning, and multi-cultural, jazz scene at a time when the city was finding its feet once again. The Jewish community from London’s East End gave the scene players such as Ronnie Scott, Vic Ash and Harry Klein, whilst jazz musicians of Caribbean and African descent making waves included Dizzy Reece, Wilton Gaynair, Ginger Johnson and Joe Harriott.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Tony Hall's "Hallstars" .... Hi-Ya Mr. Jackson
• A2. Wilton Gaynair .... Wilton's Mood
• A3. Ronnie Scott With The Dizzy Reece Quartet ... Out Of Nowhere (You Came Along From)
• A4. Don Rendell .... You Stepped Out Of A Dream
• A5. Tony Kinsey Trio With Joe Harriott ... It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
• A6. Eddie Thompson .... Nelson's Column

• SIDE B
• B1. Ginger Folorunso Johnson & His Afro-Cuban Band ... Egyptian Bint Al Cha Cha
• B2. Johnny Dankworth .... Treasure Drive
• B3. The Joe Harriott Quintet .... Spiritual Blues
• B4. The Jazz Five Featuring Vic Ash & Harry Klein .... Hootin'
• B5. Shake Keane Quintet .... Morning Blue
• B6. Dizzy Reece .... I Had The Craziest Dream