MIKE TAYLOR - REMEMBERED - 2007 LP - TRUNK JBH026LP - V. LTD. UK STILL SEALED
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MIKE TAYLOR
REMEMBERED
INCLUDES: NEIL ARDLEY, IAN CARR,
DAVE GELLY, JON HISEMAN, HENRY LOWTHER,
BARBARA THOMPSON, NORMA WINSTONE
TRUNK RECORDS JBH026LP
RARE U.K. JAZZ ALBUM! STILL SEALED!
A rare opportunity to own a very limited vinyl copy of the first-ever release of these 1963 recordings on the legendary, and collectable, Trunk label!
Mike Taylor was a British jazz composer, pianist and co-songwriter for the band Cream. He was brought up by his grandparents in London and Kent,
and joined the RAF for his National Service. Having rehearsed and written extensively thoughout the early sixties, he recorded two albums for the
Lansdowne series produced by Dennis Preston: 'Pendulum' (1966) with drummer Jon Hiseman, bassist Tony Reeves and saxophonist Dave Tomlin,
and 'Trio' (1967) with Hiseman and bassists Jack Bruce and Ron Rubin. Despite his brief recording career, Mike Taylor was a prolific and much-
respected composer and several of his pieces were played and recorded by his contemporaries. Three of his compositions were recorded by Cream,
with lyrics by drummer Ginger Baker: 'Passing The Time', 'Pressed Rat And Warthog' and 'Those Were The Days', all of which appeared on the band's
1968 album 'Wheels Of Fire'. He was also much admired by members of Neil Ardley's New Jazz Orchestra whose 1968 recording of 'Le Dejeuner Sur
L'Herbe' contains one original Taylor composition, 'Ballad', and an arrangement by him of a Segovia piece called 'Study'. Sadly, Mike drowned in the
river Thames in 1969 following years of heavy drug use. He had been homeless for three years and his passing went almost entirely unremarked.
Personnel on the album: Tony Fisher, Greg Bowen, Henry Lowther, Ian Carr (trumpets, flugelhorn), Chris Pyne, Davis Horler (trombones),
Ray Premru (bass trombone), Barbara Thompson (flute, alto flute, soprano sax), Ray Warleigh (flute, alto sax), Stan Sulzmann (flute, alto sax,
soprano sax), Bob Efford (oboe, tenor sax, bassoon), Dave Gelly (bass clarinet, clarinet, tenor sax), Bunny Gould (bass clarinet, bassoon),
Peter Lemer (piano, electric piano, synthesizer), Alan Branscombe (vibraphone), Chris Laurence, Ron Mathewson (bass, bass guitar),
Jon Hiseman (drums, percussion), Neil Ardley (director), Norma Winstone (vocal).
All music composed by Mike Taylor, music direction by Neil Ardley, recorded by Dennis Preston at Lansdowne Studios, London 1973
Sleeve: A close-up photo of Mike Taylor in rehearsal with his trio at Ronnie Scotts, Gerard Street 27.10.67, taken by Jak Kilby.
Copious notes on the rear by Dave Gelly and an introduction by Jonny Trunk. Still in the original shrink-wrap which is intact,
with no rips, tears or repairs! The sleeve is free of any damage, although there is what I would describe as a minor warp on the
rear from the bottom lefthand corner, caused by the shrink-wrap being applied too tightly.
Side One: 1. Half Blue/Pendulum, 2. I See You, 3. Son Of Red Blues/Brown Thursday, 4. Song Of Love, 5. Folk Dance No. 2
Side Two: 1. Summer Sounds, Summer Nights, 2. The Land Of Rhyme In Time, 3. Timewind, 4. Jumping Off The Sun, 5. Black And White Raga
This is just one item from my own extensive and eclectic personal collection of music and related bits and pieces which I will be listing over the next few months, or so.
I have been collecting for more than 30 years, so check back regularly to see what other gems I may have unearthed - they won't be listed in any particular order! My
recent absence from eBay has been because of work commitments but, as they seem to have dried up, I will be spending more time disposing of my collection!
I am not a dealer, so won't use traditional grading terms but, instead, will describe each item as carefully and honestly as I can with text and photos. Bidders are then free
to form their own opinions. Any apparent marks showing in the photos are reflections or dust, etc., unless otherwise specifically identified. If in doubt, please contact me
with any queries before bidding and I will get back to you promptly with an answer. I will also keep you informed throughout the whole ebay process.
All vinyl will be packaged in sturdy cardboard mailers with at least one stiffener and will be despatched within 2 working days of payment being received. PayPal is preferred,
but please contact me before bidding to discuss alternative, acceptable methods. Postage rates: UK - 2nd Class £2.60, Europe/R.O.T.W - AirMail Small Packet £6.50/£11.40.
Please note that I do not combine postage. All items are packaged and sent individually, so as to minimise damage and/or loss.
Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding!
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