Lyttelton,Humphrey Other Parlophones 1951-1954 CD

This CD includes the 1951 sessions with members of Australia's Graeme Bell Band who were on tour in the U.K. at that time. They are notable for the late 1920s feel of the ensembles and the unique solo offerings of alto saxophonist Ade Monsbourgh. Lyttelton tapped into the rich expatriate Caribbean musical community for this early fusion of jazz and Caribbean rhythms (the Habanera touch). Saxophonists Freddie Grant and Bertie King, pianist Mike McKenzie, and guitarist Fitzroy Coleman are all featured alongside Lyttelton's potent trumpet and the warm glow of Wally Fawkes' clarinet. Marie Bryant is featured in four well chosen standards.

1. Take a Note from the South - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 2. Open House - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 3. Hook, Line and Sinker - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 4. Backroom Joys - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 5. Apples Be Ripe - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 6. Midnight Creep - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 7. Small Hour Fantasy - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 8. Sweet Muscatel - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 9. Get It - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 10. Stay with It - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 11. Ugly Duckling - Graeme Bell ; His Austrailian Jazz Band, Humphrey Lyttelton 12. Friendless Blues - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band 13. Fat Tuesday - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band 14. Original Jelly Roll Blues - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band 15. King Porter Stomp - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band 16. London Blues - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band 17. Mike's Tangana - the Grant-Lyttelton Paseo Jazz Band 18. Ain't Misbehavin' - Marie Bryant, Mike McKenzie Quartet 19. Beale Street Blues - Marie Bryant, Mike McKenzie Quartet 20. Georgia on My Mind - Marie Bryant, Mike McKenzie Quartet 21. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams - Marie Bryant, Mike McKenzie Quartet 22. Muskrat Ramble - Humphrey Lyttelton 23. Mamzelle Josephine - Humphrey Lyttelton 24. Mainly Traditional - Melody Maker All Stars 25. Oh! Dad - Melody Maker All Stars 26. Ace in the Hole - Humphrey Lyttelton ; His Band