If I have a chance to choose which big band I could see in my lifetime, The Clarke-Boland Big Band would be my ultimate choice. This is The Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band "Volcano", released in 1969 by Polydor. Also known as "Live at Ronnie's 1" because this was recorded live At Ronnie Scott's Club, London on February 28th 1969.To my opinion, they are the greatest Jazz big band in the history and of all I have heard. Hard bop slammer, with sharp-edged horn sections and lively modal and moving sound. They had been together for 12 years throughout 60s, mainly working and recording in Europe for labels such as MPS. Even though some members changed, they kept their sounds tight and explosive, with arrrangement by Boland made the sound swing, sophisticated, and modern. Not to forget, there were many notable sidemen like Benny Bailey, Idrees Sulieman, Dusko Gojkovic, Billy Mitchell, and Sahib Shihab.
There is a French documentary called "Faces" that introduces CBBB.
Personnel:
Ron Mathewson - Bass
Kenny Clare - Drums
Kenny Clarke - Leader, Drums
Francy Boland - Leader, Piano, Arranger
Chris Whent - Producer
Gigi Campi - Producer
Derek Humble - Alto Sax
Sahib Shihab - Soprano Sax, Baritone Sax
Johnny Griffin - Tenor Sax
Ronnie Scott - Tenor Sax
Tony Coe - Tenor Sax, Clarinet
Ake Persson, Erik Van Lier, Nat Peck - Trombone
Benny Bailey, Dusko Goykovich, Idrees Sulieman, Tony Fisher - Trumpet
Side A:
1. Box
2. Griff's Groove
Side B:
1. Volcano
2. Love Which TO No Loved One Permits Excuse For Loving
3. Now Hear My Mearnin'
4. And Thence We Issued Out Again To See The Stars
The Clarke-Boland Big Band Discography
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