Live now
I Had the Craziest Dream: Modern Jazz & Hard Bop in Post War London, 1955-1964
London, 28.03.22
A survey of the modern jazz & post-bop scene in post war London. The mix features representations from players whose roots lay in the East-End's jewish community, such as Ronnie Scott, Vic Ash & Harry Klein, alongside a wealth of talent of Caribbean and African descent playing and recording in post war London during this period, incl. Dizzy Reece, Wilton Gaynair, Joe Harriott, Shake Keane & Ginger Johnson. Commissioned by Barbican to coincide with their current exhibition Postwar Modern: New Art in Britain 1945-1965
Tracklist
- Ginger Mofolunsho Johnson & His Afro-Cuban Band
Egyptian Bint Al Cha Cha - Tony Hall's Hall Stars
Hi-Ya Mr Jackson - Wilton "Bogey" Gaynair
Wilton's Mood - Don Rendell
You Stepped Out Of A Dream - Tony Kinsey Trio With Joe Harriott
It Don't Mean A Thing - Victor Feldmann Modern Jazz Quartet
Minore - Eddie Thompson
Nelson's Column - Shake Keane & His Highlifers
Mambo Indio - Johnny Dankworth Orchestra
Treasure Drive - Joe Harriott
Spiritual Blues - The Jazz Five, Vic Ash, Harry Klein
Hootin' - Victor Feldman Septet
When? - Ronnie Scott
52nd Street Theme - Joe Harriott Quintet
Abstract - Dizzy Reece
I Had The Craziest Dream - Eddie Thompson
I've Got A Pocketful Of Dreams
Favourite and save
Tap to favourite hosts. Get updates when they’re live.
Tap to save episodes. Listen back later.