olden voice and tenor sax is what is reissued by Avid Records…
Best known for her vocal work on James Bond movies, Shirley Bassey had an impressive catalogue. She debuts in 1958 with Wally Stott’s orchestra, belting out “Careless Love” and “Beale Street Blues”. Next year with Geoff Love’s Orchestra, she gets classy on “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” and “Easy To Love”. The same year with Stott she gives a cute read of “The Banana Boat Song” and digs into “From This Moment On” and the next he gives an exotic “I’m In The Mood For Love” and a bluesy torcher in “For Every Man There’s A Woman”. Gold singer!
British tenor saxist Tubby Hayes deserved more attention on this side of the pond. These albums show the strength of his sound in a variety of albums. Teamed with his orchestra in 1956, he croons on “Sophisticated Lady” while joining Vic Ash’s Quart he muscles through “Doxy” and “Blue Lou”. With Pete Elderfield/b, Bill Eyden/dr, Dickie Hawdon/tp and Harry South/p, he gives a tribute to Art Blakey on ”Message To The Messengers” and “No, I Wouldn’t”. He’s in New York with Horace Parlan/p, Clark Terry/tp, George Duvivier/b and Dave Bailey/b for a hot “Airegin” and warm “Soon”. He joins with fellow Brit saxist Ronnie Scott for a glorious read of “Whisper Not” and “Autumn L eaves”, with Hayes even hitting the vibes a bit. Check this guy out!