Viscounts Harlem Nocturne CD

The Viscounts were one of the many rock instrumental groups that sprang up across America as the genre became popular in the late 1950s. Theirs was an original and evocative sound which was more adult sounding than many of their contemporaries. This compilation features most of their best recordings especially their biggest hit, a cover of Earl Hagen's instrumental classic "Harlem Nocturne" which was originally performed by Ray Noble orchestra in 1939. Despite being covered more than 500 times it's the Viscounts version that is by far and away the most famous. There is a heavy Film Noir feel about several of the tracks that certainly evoke black & white movies with dark rain swept streets, plus some very rare records which makes this collection a must have for instro fans. Fully detailed liner notes.

1. Harlem Nocturne 2. Chug-A-Lug 3. I Cover the Waterfront 4. Dig 5. September Song 6. The Touch (Le Grisbi) 7. Night Train 8. Summertime 9. Viscount Rock 10. Along the Navajo Trail 11. When the Saints Go Marching in 12. Wabash Blues 13. So Slow 14. Shadrach 15. This Place 16. Little Brown Jug 17. Opus 1 18. Sophisticated Lady 19. When Johnny Comes Marching Home 20. Mark's Mood 21. Night Fight 22. A Girl Like You 23. Ballin' the Jack 24. Night for Love 25. Harlem Nocturne 26. Dig 27. Viscount Rock