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Contents: A live recording from 1964 at Ronnie Scott's, a London club, featuring the quintessential hard bop musician, "Little Giant" Johnny Griffin! This quartet lineup includes pianist Stan Tracy, who was captivated by Thelonious Monk and had already collaborated with most of the prominent figures in the British modern jazz scene. Bassist Malcolm Cecil had already proven his abilities in the Jazz Couliers, a band featuring two tenor saxophones led by Ronnie Scott and Tubby Hayes, the British version of Little Giant. And on drums is Jackie Dugan, who was part of the rhythm section that accompanied Zoot Simms alongside Tracy. The recording includes four previously unreleased live tracks, including "The Girl Next Door," also sung by Frank Sinatra, the bebopper's staple "(Back Home in) Indiana," and Miles Davis's enigmatic "The Theme." The Japan Special Edition will be released early and will come with Japanese liner notes and an obi strip as a bonus. 1. The Girl Next Door 2. (Back Home Again In) Indiana 3. Blues In Twos 4. The Theme Johnny Griffin: tenor saxophone Stan Tracey: piano Malcolm Cecil: double bass Jackie Dougan: drums *Japan Special Edition Bonus: Early release, liner notes, obi strip planned Media Reviews and More This quartet lineup includes pianist Stan Tracey, who was captivated by Thelonious Monk and has already performed with most of the prominent figures in the British modern jazz scene. Bassist Malcolm Cecil has already proven his abilities in the Jazz Couliers, a band of two tenor saxophones led by Ronnie Scott and Tubby Hayes, the British version of Little Giant. The drums are played by Jackie Dugan, who was part of the rhythm section that accompanied Zoot Simms alongside Tracy. The album contains four previously unreleased live tracks, including "The Girl Next Door," also sung by Frank Sinatra, the Beboppers' classic "(Back Home in) Indiana," and Miles Davis' enigmatic "The Theme." (C)RS
