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Ronnie Scott was born in Aldgate in East London in 1927. He was attracted to music when quite young buying a cornet from a junk shop, then a soprano saxophone, until his step-father was persuaded to buy him a tenor sax. He was soon proficient enough to play local youth clubs, weddings, dances etc. Eventually by hanging around bands and musicians in London's West End clubs he began to sit in and became a fully fledged professional in 1943 at the age of sixteen.
He spent eighteen months with Johnny Claes' Claepigeons from 1944 to 1945, where he first met Denis Rose, and joined Ted Heath in 1946 also playing with the bands of Ambrose and Tito Burns (with Dankworth and Denis Rose). He stayed with Heath for only nine months, becoming noticed and developing a personal following when he played with the Jack Parnell quartet, a band within the Heath band. With Johnny Dankworth and other young musicians he worked on the transatlantic liners in what became known as Geraldo's Navy where he learned about the 'new' bebop being played in New York. Other employers include Cab Kaye, Vic Lewis and Ambrose again.

He was a founder member of Club Eleven, where bebop was born in Britain and played there from 1948 to 1950 when the club folded following a 'drugs bust'. He subsequently worked with Jack Parnell (1952) and then formed his own nine piece group which operated from 1953 to 1956. This band was generally regarded as the best of its type within Europe at this time. His best known group was the Jazz Couriers which he co-led with Tubby Hayes from1957 to 1959. When the group split in 1959 he started his now world renowned club in partnership with Pete King at 39 Gerrard Street in London's Soho where he worked with many top rank visiting American musicians. He continued to play there with a quartet that often included Stan Tracey (1960 to 1967). The club later moved to bigger premises in Frith Street.

He continued to play at the club with his own quartets and quintets, usually including younger players and a few live recordings appeared, some, years after they were recorded. Scott had always hated studio recording, he felt it was impossible to just turn his playing on when the recording light went on and his later records were, with very few exceptions, live from the club.

Ronnie Scott's post bop modern playing was bold and authoritative, and he absorbed many influences including Zoot Sims, Stan Getz and Lester Young. He could play a powerful blues followed by an exquisite ballad with an instantly recognisable sound and style. He was always a jazz man, his bands and groups never compromised. His death in 1996, following a period of despair and inactivity, left a gap in British modern jazz. He has been much missed. He truly was the father of British modern jazz.

Early 1950s

Ronnie Scott came from a family where music was valued, his father was a very good conventional dance band sax player and he was encouraged to be a professional musician. Although there were times when he was comfortable with his playing there were times when he doubted his ability and although a talented jazz musician he never really believed the compliments that came his way from his contempories. He was prone to bouts of depression, at times his public carefree persona hid the fact that he took it all much more seriously than he let on. Ronnie was a very likeable man who did a lot through his life, both in playing and promoting British jazz, and was important in developing jazz beyond America as well as being a very fine practitioner of the art.

Johnny Claes and the Claepigeons...
Club Eleven...
Ronnie Scott Orchestra...
Jazz Couriers...
Interview (1963)....
39 Gerrard Street....
47 Frith Street....
"these are the jokes"....
End of an era....


In July, 1945 Johnny Claes and his band appeared in a George Formby film titled George in Ivy Street. The film soundtrack was recorded at Denham Studios in Middlesex and the band recorded one title (Mop mop). Other musical sequences that are mimed on the screen by the band were recorded in a studio by Harry Bidgood and his Orchestra. The band comprised:
Johnny Claes (tp,ldr), Denis Rose (tp), Ronnie Chandler (as), Ronnie Scott (ts), Gerry Alvarez (as,bs), poss. Jimmy Henney (p), Roy Dexter (b), Freddie Crump (d) + George Formby. (This was the recording debut of Denis Rose and Ronnie Scott).

Kenny Baker and his Orchestra - April, 1946 (Oriole)
Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tp), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tb), Reg Owen, Les Gilbert (as), Johnny Gray (ts) Ronnie Scott (ts), Bill Lewington (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (b), Jack Parnell (d), Ted Heath (ldr).
Song Of The Volga Boatmen*/Eager Beaver*/On The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe*/11.60P.M.
(*Hep CD - Ted Heath "Listen to my Music vol 1 1944/46")

Ted Heath and his Music - April 29th, 1946 (Decca) details
Ted Heath and his Music - May, 1946 (Broadcast for British Forces overseas) details
Ted Heath and his Music - June, 1946 (Broadcast for British Forces overseas) details
Ted Heath and his Music - July, 1946 (Broadcast for British Forces overseas) details
Ted Heath and his Music - July 18th, 1946 (Decca) details
Ted Heath and his Music - July 27th, 1946 (Decca) details

The London Town Orchestra - July, 1946 (Decca)
Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tp), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tb), Reg Owen, Les Gilbert (as), Johnny Gray, Ronnie Scott (ts), Dave Shand (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (b), Jack Parnell (d).
I'll Never Be The Same/My Heart Goes Crazy.

Ted Heath and his Music - September 25th, 1946 (Decca) details
Ted Heath and his Music - September 29th, 1946 (Broadcast for British Forces overseas) details
Ted Heath and his Music - November 8th, 1946 (Decca) details
Ted Heath and his Music - November 25th, 1946 (Decca) details
Ted Heath and his Music - November, 1946 (Broadcast for British Forces overseas) details
Ted Heath and his Music - November, 1946 (Decca) details

Jack Parnell and his Quartet - December 29th, 1946 (Decca)
Jack Parnell (vib), Ronnie Scott (ts), Dave Goldberg (g), Norman Stenfalt (p), Charlie Short (b).
Scrubber Time*/On the Sunny Side of The Street*/September In The Rain.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(*Avid CD - Jack Parnell: Two Classic Albums plus Two Eps)

Melody Maker's Jazz Rally - June 29th, 1947 (Columbia)
Reg Arnold (tp), Woolf Phillips (tb), Frank Weir (cl), Ronnie Scott (ts), George Shearing (p), Pete Chilver (g), Jack Fallon (b), Norman Burns (d).
Blue Moon (part 1)*/Blue Moon (part 2)*.
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Jazz in Britain 1919 - 1950)

The Esquire Five - January 13th, 1948 (Esquire) (JJ1)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Pete Chilver (g), Ralph Sharon (p), Jack Fallon (b), Carlo Krahmer (d).
Lady Be Good*^/Boppin' At Esquire*^/Idabop^/What Is This Thing Called Love^.
(^Indigo CD - Boppin' At Esquire)
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)

(^Charly/Esquire 4 CD box set - bebop IN BRITAIN - issued in 1991 currently only available second hand...)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")

Jazz At The Town Hall Ensemble - March 30th, 1948 (Esquire)
collective personnel:Ronnie Scott (ts), Johnny Dankworth (as), Reg Arnold (tp), Dennis Rose (p,tp), Jimmy Skidmore (ts), Bernie Fenton (p), Joe Muddel (b), Jack Fallon (b), Carlo Krahmer (d), Cab Kaye (vcl).
Buzzy*^/How High The Moon*^/If You'se A Viper (vcl CK)/Thats My Desire (vcl CK).(other titles made at this session were never issued.)
(^Indigo CD - Boppin' At Esquire)
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)

(*Charly/Esquire 4 CD box set - bebop IN BRITAIN - issued in 1991 currently only available second hand...)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")

Ronnie Scott Boptet (Live, Club XI concert) - April 9th, 1949 (Esquire) (JJ3)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Johnny Rogers (as), Dennis Rose (tp), Tommy Pollard (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d), Ginger Johnson (bongoes).
Wee Dot*^=/Coquette^/52nd Street Theme*^#/Ow*^/Don't Blame Me^/ Stoned*^/Scrapple From The Apple^/Donna Lee*^.
(^Indigo CD - Boppin' At Esquire)
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)

(#Giant Steps 2CD set - Soho After Dark 'London's '50s Modern Jazz Scene')
(=Proper Records 4CD Box set - Jazz in Britain 1919 - 1950)
(^Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")

Alan Dean's Beboppers - April 29th, 1949 (Decca)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Johnny Dankworth (as), Reg Arnold (tp), Bernie Fenton (p), Pete Chilver (g), Joe Muddel (b), Laurie Morgan (d), Alan Dean (vocal).
Gone With The Windmill (take 1)*#/Gone With The Windmill (take 2)*/Barbados*/Elevenses*/Ool-Ya-Koo*.
(*Jasmine CD - Bop-in' Britain Vol 1)
(#Proper Records 4CD Box set - Jazz in Britain 1919 - 1950)

Alan Dean's Beboppers - September 17th, 1949 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Johnny Dankworth (as), Hank Shaw (tp), Tommy Pollard (p), Pete Chilver (g), Joe Muddel (b), Laurie Morgan (d), Alan Dean (vocal).
Gone With The Windmill*^/Barbados*^/Elevenses*/Ool Ya Koo*^/Galaxy*#.
(#Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(*Charly/Esquire 4 CD box set - bebop IN BRITAIN - issued in 1991 currently only available second hand...)
(^Indigo CD - Boppin' At Esquire)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")

Ralph Sharon Bobtet - November 9th, 1949 (Harmony)
Harry Roche (tb), Harry Klein (as), Ronnie Scott (ts), Bob Burns (bs), Ralph Sharon (p), Dave Goldberg (g), Charles Short (b), Martin Ashton (d), Doreen Henry (vcl).
Euphonia/How High The Moon/Zanzibar. (These titles remain unissued).

The 1951 Melody Maker All-Stars - February 3rd, 1951 (Esquire)
Kenny Baker (tp), Gordon Langhorn (tb), Ronnie Chamberlain, Henry McKenzie (cl), Ronnie Scott (ts), Johnny Dankworth (as), Dave Shand (bs), Victor Feldman (vib), Ralph Sharon (p), Ivor Mairants (g), Charlie Short (b), Jack Parnell (d).
Brand's Essence*/Marshall's Plan*.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(*Acrobat CD - Ronnie Scott Not So Fast - The Complete Esquire Recordings 1951)

Some of these titles were issued with the Esquire 5* prefix to the number, (i.e. not really jazz), and none have been re-issued.
Vic Lewis and his Orchestra - February 27th, 1951 (Esquire)
Ronnie Simmonds, Stan Reynolds, Dave Usden, Terry Lewis (tp), Johnny Keating, Ken Goldie (tb), Ronnie Chamberlain (as,cl,sop), Peter Howe (cl,as), Ronnie Scott, Pete Warner (ts), Jimmy Simmonds (bs), Arthur Greenslade (p), Alan McDonald (b), Peter Coleman (d), Marion Williams (vcl), Vic Lewis (dir,vcl).
You Go To My Head* (vcl MW)/Deed I Do* (vclMW)/Just One Of Those Things* (vcl MW)/Rhapsody In Blue* (parts 1&2)/Thinking Of You*/Solitaire/Lemon Drop (two takes - vcl VL,MW).

Ronnie Scott Quartet - February 28th, 1951 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tommy Pollard (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Kinsey (d).
Too Marvellous For Words*^/Have You Met Miss Jones?^/ Flamingo^/September Song*^.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(^Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(^Acrobat CD - Ronnie Scott Not So Fast - The Complete Esquire Recordings 1951)

Ronnie Scott Boptet - April 21st, 1951 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Spike Robinson (as), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Chasin' The Bird*/Little Willie Leaps*/El Sino*/Crazy Rhythm*.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(*Acrobat CD - Ronnie Scott Not So Fast - The Complete Esquire Recordings 1951)

April 1951 was also the month Scott joined the newly formed Jack Parnell band, and his name appears in the sax section on the first few 78s by the band. Meanwhile, Scott continued recording sessions for Esquire.

Ronnie Scott with the Ronnie Ball Trio - October 13th, 1951 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Ronnie Ball (p), Pete Blannin (b), Tony Kinsey (d).
Close Your Eyes*/I Didn't Know What Time It Was*/The Nearness Of You*/All Of Me*.
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(*Acrobat CD - Ronnie Scott Not So Fast - The Complete Esquire Recordings 1951)

Ronnie Scott & Kenny Graham - December 3rd, 1951 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Kenny Graham (ts), Victor Feldman (vib), Ralph Sharon (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d), plus other rhythm.
Not So Fast+/Battle Royal*+/Fast+/Twin Beds+.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(+Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(+Acrobat CD - Ronnie Scott Not So Fast - The Complete Esquire Recordings 1951)

The 1952 Melody Maker All-Stars - March 24th, 1952 (Esquire 20-001)
Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Keith Christie (tb), Vic Ash (cl), Ronnie Scott (ts), Johnny Dankworth (as), Victor Feldman (vib), Ralph Sharon (p), Ivor Mairants (g), Joe Muddel (b), Jack Parnell (d).
Leap Year (2 takes one take on*)/Up The Poll (2 takes one take on^)/M.M.Special (Part 1)/M.M.Special (Part 2).
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(^Avid 2 CD set - Cleo Laine & John Dankworth: Three Early LPs & More)

The Arnold Ross Sextet - August 23rd, 1952 (Esquire) (JM0459)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Arnold Ross (p), Sammy Stokes (b), Jack Parnell (d).
The Champ*^/Once In A While*^/All The Things You Are^/These Foolish Things^/Nice Work If You Can Get It^.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(^Jasmine CD - Bop-In' Britain - Vol 2)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(^Real Gone Jazz 4CD set - Jimmy Deuchar - Three Classic Albums, EPs and bonus tracks)

Ronnie Scott Quintet - September 16th, 1952 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Pete King (ts), Dill Jones (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes#/Scott's Expedition^/Avalon#/Love Me Or Leave Me*.
(*Ember CD - Ronnie Scott Legacy)
(*Ember CD - The Best Of British Jazz featuring the stars of the British modern jazz scene from the 1950s and 1960s)

(#Hallmark CD - Basement Bop - British jazz in the 1950s)
(*#^Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")

Jack Parnell and his Orchestra - October 28th, 1952 (Parlophone PMD1053)
Jimmy Deuchar, Albert Hall, Jo Hunter (tp), Mac Minshull, Ken Wray (tb), Derek Humble (as), Ronnie Scott (ts), Pete King (ts,bs-cl), Harry Klein (bs), Max Harris (p), Sammy Stokes (b), Jack Parnell, Phil Seamen (d).
Catherine Wheel^#/The Champ^*/Summertime^.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(^Vocalion CD - Trip to Mars / Parnell On Parade)

(#Giant Steps 2CD set - Soho After Dark 'London's '50s Modern Jazz Scene')
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(^Avid CD - Jack Parnell: Two Classic Albums plus Two Eps)


This was an ad-hoc line-up for a BBC World Service broadcast from the Paris Cinema Studio in London. Prophetically it was to form the personnel, within weeks, of the legendary Ronnie Scott nine-piece band. With the exception of Popo this was the first Esquire 12" LP issued. Three further World Service broadcasts appeared on Esquire (32.002, 003 and 006).
Ronnie Scott Jazz Group - December 1st, 1952 (Esquire 32.001)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
All The Things You are*^/Pantagrulian*^/Mullenium*^/Nemo^/Got The Message/The Nearness Of You^/The Champ*^#/Popo*^.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(^Time Music International CD - Ronnie Scott Live at the Jazz Club)

(#Giant Steps 2CD set - Soho After Dark 'London's '50s Modern Jazz Scene')
(^Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")

Ronnie Scott Quintet - December 13th, 1952 (Esquire 20.006)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Harry Klein (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Nemo#/Troubled Air#/Eureka#/Seven Eleven*#/All The Things You Are+#/Great Scott+.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(#Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
+ These two tracks are approximately 13 minutes each and were issued as the first 10" jazz LP in Britain with one track per side.

Ronnie Scott Jazz Group - February 10th, 1953. A BBC World Service broadcast from the Paris Cinema Studio in London. (Esquire 32.002)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Pete King (ts), Benny Green (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
I May Be Wrong*/On The Alamo*/Day Dream*/Stringin' The Jug/Lullaby In Rhythm/Seven Eleven/What's New?*/S'wonderful/How Am I To Know?/Just One Of Those Things.
(*Time Music International CD - Ronnie Scott Live at the Jazz Club)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")

The 1953 Melody Maker All-Stars - March 4th, 1953 (Esquire 20-008)
Kenny Baker (tp), Jackie Armstrong (tb), Vic Ash (cl), Les Gilbert (as), Ronnie Chamberlain, (sops), Ronnie Scott (ts), Martin Slavin (vib), Bill McGuffie (p), Ivor Mairants (g), Johnny Hawksworth (b), Jack Parnell (d).
Ballot Box (2 takes, one take on*)/Anidina/Coronation Jump (2 takes).
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")

Ronnie Scott Orchestra - April 13th, 1953 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Pete King (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Have You Heard?+/Indian Summer+/Lover Come Back To Me*/Compos Mentis*.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(*Charly/Esquire 4 CD box set - bebop IN BRITAIN - issued in 1991 currently only available second hand...)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(+ These tracks have added harp and flute and vocalist for issue on Esquire's 'popular artists' 5.000 red label series).

Ronnie Scott Quartet - June 18th, 1953 (Esquire EP 51) (JMC3)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Rocky Coluccio (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Tangerine/How Am I To Know?/Night And Day/I Cover The Waterfront.
(All four titles different takes to original 78 issues.)

Ronnie Scott Orchestra - August 13th, 1953 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Pete King (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Double or Nothing/Hard Feelings/Stompin' At The Savoy*/Body Beautiful*.
(*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott)
(*Charly/Esquire 4 CD box set - bebop IN BRITAIN - issued in 1991 currently only available second hand...)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")

February 1st, 1954 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Pete King (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
I Get A Kick Out Of You/Cymbalism/Humble Pie/Dear Old Southland.

The 1954 Melody Maker All-Stars - March 7th, 1954 (Esquire 20-031* )
Kenny Baker (tp), Don Lusher (tb), Vic Ash (cl), Johnny Dankworth (as), Ronnie Chamberlain, (ts,sops), Ronnie Scott (ts), Harry Klein (bs), Vic Feldman (vib), Bill McGuffie (p), Tito Burns (acc), Ivor Mairants (g), Johnny Hawksworth (b), Eric Delaney (d).
For Voters Only (2 takes, one take on*)/Gallop Poll (2 takes, one take on*)/Swingdido*.

Ronnie Scott Orchestra - March 17th, 1954. A BBC World Service broadcast from the "Criterion Restaurant" in London. (Esquire 32.003) (JJ4)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Pete King (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Fast And Loose*/Body Beautiful*/Yardbird Suite(1)*/If I Should Lose You*/In The Land Of Nimbupani*/Laura(2)*/Oo-Shoo-Be-Do-Be(rs,pk voc)*/This Can't Be Love(3)*/Dear Old Southland*/El Sino(4)*/I Wished On The Moon*/Nemo*
(1) JD, DH + rhythm only. (2) RS + rhythm only. (3) VF (vibes) + b + d only. (4) KW, PK, BG + TC (pno) + b + d.
(*Acrobat CD - Ronnie Scott "Fast & Loose (Live in 1954)")

Ronnie Scott Quartet - April 28th, 1954 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Sunshine On A Dull Day (take 2*), (master take# & take 3#)/Fools Rush In (take 2*#), (take 1#)/Poor Butterfly*#/Perfidia (take 3*#), (take 2#)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(#Acrobat CD - Ronnie Scott "Fast & Loose (Live in 1954)")

Ronnie Scott Orchestra - May 17th, 1954 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Pete King (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Perdido/Cherokee/In The Land Of Nimbupani/Fast And Loose.

Ronnie Scott Orchestra - September 7th, 1954 (Esquire 32.006)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Pete King (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Mac Minshull (tb), Benny Green (bs), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Fine And Dandy/Things Ain't What They Used To Be/Humble Pie/'Cuse These Bloos/Perdido/Tenderly/Fuller Bop Man/Tin Tin Deo/Fools Rush In/In The Land Of Nimbupani.
(three other titles are without Scott)

Ronnie Scott Quintet - October 15th, 1954 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Falling In Love With Love/I Remember You/Influence/Flying Scott.

Ronnie Scott Orchestra - November 2nd, 1954 (Esquire EP31*)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Pete King (ts), Hank Shaw (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Taboo/Second Helping/Seamen's Mission*#/Lester Leaps In*.
(#SWP Records CD - The Late, Great Phil Seamen)

Ronnie Scott Orchestra - January 4th, 1955 (Esquire)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Pete King (ts), Hank Shaw (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Evening In Paris/After You've Gone/But Not For Me/Serenity.

Ronnie Scott Orchestra - February 23rd, 1955 (Esquire EP61) (JMC22)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Pete King (ts), Hank Shaw (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Parisian Thoroughfare/Don't Worry 'Bout Me/Quicksilver+/Time After Time.
(+ Different take to original 78)

Ronnie Scott Quintet - March 9th, 1955 (Esquire EP65) (JMC22)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Hank Shaw (tp), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Fidelius+/They Can't Convince Me/Short Circuit+/Don't Take Your Love From Me.
(+ Different take to original 78)

Ronnie Scott Orchestra - April 13th, 1955 (Esquire EP81)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Pete King (ts), Hank Shaw (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Phil Seamen (d).
S'il Vous Plait+*/Jordu+*/Pearl+/This Heart Of Mine.
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(+ Different take to original 78)

Ronnie Scott Quintet - June 7th, 1955 (Esquire EP95*) (^JMC28)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Hank Shaw (tp), Victor Feldman (p), Sammy Stokes (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Split Kick*/It Don't Mean A Thing*/Samson^/I'll Never Smile Again^.

Vic Feldman Big Band - September 21st, 1955 (Tempo EXA29) (JMC29)
Jimmy Watson, Jimmy Deuchar, Dizzy Reece (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Derek Humble (as), Ronny Scott, Tubby Hayes (ts), Harry Klein (bs), John Burden (french horn), Jim Powell (tuba), Norman Stenfalt (p), Victor Feldman (vib), Lennie Bush (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Elegy*/Big Top*^/Cabaletto*^/Introduction*^/Maenya*^.
(*Jasmine CD - Departure Dates - Victor Feldman)
(^Proper Records 4CD Box set - Tubby Hayes - The Little Giant)

(*Real Gone Jazz 4CD box set - Victor Feldman Eight Classic Albums)

In 1955 Scott formed a big band which lasted barely a year, but had four of its library preserved on one Esquire EP detailed below the photograph below. The photograph is from William Bowles whose cousin Robin Kaye is the trombone player on the lower right.

Ronnie Scott Orchestra - October 11th, 1955 (Esquire EP85) (JMC28)
Stan Palmer, Hank Shaw, Dave Usden, Jimmy Watson, (tp) Jack Botterill, Robin Kaye, Mac Minshull, Ken Wray (tb), Joe Harriott, Doug Robinson (as), Pete King, Ronnie Scott (ts), Benny Green (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Eric Peter (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Bang*#/With Every Breath I Take*/A Night In Tunisia*#/The Big Fist*#.
(*Giant Steps CD - Killer Joe: Birth Of A Legend)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(#Proper Box 4CD set - The Joe Harriott Story)


In 1956 Scott formed a variation of the nine-piece with Tony Crombie - though with ten members - and was recorded by Decca at the Royal Festival Hall
Ronnie Scott/Tony Crombie Orchestra - February 18th, 1956 (Decca LF1261...10" LP)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Kenny Graham (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Les Condon (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Benny Green (bs), Stan Tracey (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Basie Talks*^/It Might As Well Be Spring*/Drop Me Off At Harlem*/Ting-A-Ling*/Straight Life*/Flying Home*.
(^Fantastic Voyage 2 CD set - Ember Jazz - The Flamingo Connection)
(*Acrobat 2 CD set - Soho Blues - The Ronnie Scott Anthology 1956-62)
(*Real Gone Jazz CD - Tony Crombie: Seven Classic Albums plus bonus EP)
(*Real Gone Jazz 4 CD set - Ronnie Scott: Six Classic Albums plus Bonus Singles)

Dizzy Reece Group - July 23rd, 1956 (Tempo)
Dizzy Reece (tp), Ronnie Scott (ts)^, Terry Shannon (p), Lennie Bush (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Yardbird Suite*/How Deep Is The Ocean*/Bluebird (take-1)*/Bluebird (take-2)*/Out Of Nowhere^*/Scrapple From The Apple^*.
(*Jasmine CD - A New Star - Dizzy Reece)
(^Acrobat 2 CD set - Soho Blues - The Ronnie Scott Anthology 1956-62)
(*Acrobat 5-CD set - Dizzy Reece: The Complete Recordings 1954-62)
(^Real Gone Jazz 4 CD set - Ronnie Scott: Six Classic Albums plus Bonus Singles)

Discographical detail below is not listed in Lord's Jazz Discography and has been taken from Jazz Journal which published the results of work undertaken by Bernard Shirley, Tony Middleton and Pete Lay. The information on the label is incomplete and misleading....
Bix Curtis Jazz Group - July 28th, 1956 (Jazz from Club Basie - World Record Club R46)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Harry Klein (bs), Derek Smith (p), Sammy Stokes (b), Allan Ganley (d).
Autumn Leaves.

Tony Crombie/Ronnie Scott Quintet - July 31st, 1956 - (Tempo TAP 5*)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Harry Klein (bs), Tubby Hayes (ts ^two tracks), Terry Shannon (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
A Night In Tunisia*^/Stars Fell On Alabama*#/Once In A While*#/Soho Blues*#/Annie-mation*#/Autumn Leaves*#/Laker's Day*^. (Three further titles from this session remain unissued: Bag's Groove/I Want to Be Happy/unknown title).
(*Jasmine CD - Jazz At The Flamingo)
(^Fantastic Voyage 3 CD set - Tubby Hayes - Jazz Genius: the Flamingo Era)
(^Proper Records 4 CD Box set - Tubby Hayes - The Little Giant)

(#Acrobat 2 CD set - Soho Blues - The Ronnie Scott Anthology 1956-62)
(^Acrobat 6CD Box set - Tubby Hayes - The Complete Tempo Recordings 1955-59)
(#Real Gone Jazz 4 CD set - Ronnie Scott: Six Classic Albums plus Bonus Singles)

Ronnie Scott New Quintet - October 29th, 1956 (Tempo TAP17)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Terry Shannon (p), Lennie Bush (b), Allan Ganley (d).
I'll Take Romance*/Speak Low*.
(*Jasmine CD - Opus De Funk)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott")
(*Acrobat 2 CD set - Soho Blues - The Ronnie Scott Anthology 1956-62)

Victor Feldman Nine-tet - December 11th, 1956 (Tempo EXA67) (JM0659)
Dizzy Reece & Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Derek Humble (as), Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Lennie Bush (b), Victor Feldman (d).
Short Circuit*/Woodwork*.
(*Jasmine CD - Victor Feldman in London - Vol 1)
(*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Tubby Hayes - The Little Giant)

(*Avid 2 CD set - Victor Feldman: Four Classic Albums)
(*Real Gone Jazz 4CD box set - Victor Feldman Eight Classic Albums)

Vic Feldman Big Band - December 12th, 1956 (Tempo TAP12)
Bobby Pratt, Jimmy Deuchar, Dizzy Reece (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Derek Humble (as), Ronny Scott, Tubby Hayes (ts), Joe Temperley (bs), John Burden (french horn), Jim Powell (tuba), Norman Stenfalt (p), Victor Feldman (vib), Lennie Bush (b), Phil Seamen (d). (Pete King (bs) replaces Joe Temperley on "Karen").
Blues In Two Modes*^/Jennie*/One Momentum*/Karen*^.
(*Jasmine CD - Victor Feldman in London - Vol 2)
(^Proper Records 4CD Box set - Tubby Hayes - The Little Giant)

(*Avid 2 CD set - Victor Feldman: Four Classic Albums)
(*Real Gone Jazz 4CD box set - Victor Feldman Eight Classic Albums)

The recording detailed below was made at the BBC Studios in London some time in 1956 but was never released in any format until Gearbox Records issued a limited edition of 500 vinyl LPs in June, 2011...
Ronnie Scott Quintet - 1956 (Gearbox GB1508)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Terry Shannon (p), Lennie Bush (b), Allan Ganley (d).
Times A Wastin'/Gone With The Wind/I'll Take Romance/Speak Low/Bass House/IPA Special.

Dizzy Reece Group - January 3rd, 1957 (Tempo - TAP19 - (1)EXA85) (picture right...)
Dizzy Reece (tp), Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (bs), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (Four only), Benny Goodman (d).
Four(1)*/Turnpike (unissued)/Together*/Darn That Dream*/I Surrender Dear*/I've Lost your Love*.
(*Jasmine CD - Victor Feldman in London - Vol 2)
(*Avid 2 CD set - Victor Feldman: Four Classic Albums)

Ronnie Scott with Victor Feldman Trio - January 3rd, 1957 (Tempo TAP 19)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Benny Goodman (d).
I Surrender Dear*.
This was a Victor Feldman date with various sidemen and this one number featured Scott as soloist with the rhythm section
(*Avid 2 CD set - Victor Feldman: Four Classic Albums)
(*Real Gone Jazz 4CD box set - Victor Feldman Eight Classic Albums)

Ronnie Scott Sextet - January 9th & 10th, 1957 (Philips BBL 7153) (JMC34/JM1159)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Derek Humble (as), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Stan Tracey/Norman Stenfalt (p), Kenny Napper (b), Phil Seamen (d).
Bass House*/You Leave Me Breathless*/Squeeze Me*/It Don't Mean A Thing*/Give Me The Simple Life*/Polka Dots And Moonbeams*/All This And Heaven Too*/This Can't Be Love*/Phil's Tune*/IPA Special*/Avalon*/Pittsburgh Opener*.
(*Acrobat 2 CD set - Soho Blues - The Ronnie Scott Anthology 1956-62)
(*Real Gone Jazz 4 CD set - Ronnie Scott: Six Classic Albums plus Bonus Singles)


On April 7th, 1957, the Jazz Couriers co-led by Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott, debuted at the new Flamingo Club in Wardour Street, Soho. The group lasted until August 30th, 1959. In that time four records were issued, plus a mysterious promotional 45rpm
The Jazz Couriers - August 8th & 15th, 1957 (Tempo TAP 15 all titles except the second take of On a Misty Night which is on TAP17. In addition: (1)EXA87 - (2)EXA75)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts, vib), Jimmy Deuchar(* only) (tp), Terry Shannon (p), Phil Bates (b), Bill Eyden (d).
Through The Night Roared The Overland Express(1)*^#/Royal Ascot*^#/ On A Misty Night(1)^#!(^2 takes)/Cheek To Cheek^"#/Oh My!(2)+#/Plebus+#"/Reunion+#/A Foggy Day(2)+#"/The Theme(2)^#.
("Jasmine CD - Tubby Hayes - Blue Hayes, The Tempo Anthology)
(^Jasmine CD - The Jazz Couriers: The First And Last Words)
(+Jasmine CD - Tubby Hayes - The Swinging Giant, Volume Two)
(#Fantastic Voyage 3 CD set - Tubby Hayes - Jazz Genius: the Flamingo Era)

(!Avid CD - Three Classic Albums Plus)
(#Acrobat 6CD Box set - Tubby Hayes - The Complete Tempo Recordings 1955-59)
(#Real Gone Jazz 4CD set - Tubby Hayes Vol.2 - Five Classic Albums plus bonus eps and tracks)
(#Real Gone Jazz 4 CD set - Ronnie Scott: Six Classic Albums plus Bonus Singles)

The Jazz Couriers - BBC broadcast January 17th, 1958 (IAJRC50+)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts, vib), Terry Shannon (p), Phil Bates (b), Bill Eyden (d).
Stella By Starlight*+/Guys And Dolls*+/I Keep Thinking It's Thursday*/Plebus*.
(*IAJRC CD -Tubby Hayes, England's Late Jazz Great)

The Jazz Couriers - Free Trade Hall, Manchester - February 14th, 1958
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts), Terry Shannon (p), Phil Bates (b), Bill Eyden (d).
Love Walked In*.
(*Acrobat CD - Tubby Hayes - Without A Song (Rare Live recordings 1954-73)

The Jazz Couriers - February 16th, 1958 (Jazz Couriers in Concert - Tempo TAP 22)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts,vib), Terry Shannon (p), Phil Bates (b), Bill Eyden (d).
What Is This Thing Called Love?#/Some Of My Best Friends Are Blues#""^/The Serpent#""*/Guys And Dolls#""/Time Was#/Speak Low#/Cheek To Cheek#""*^.
(""Fantastic Voyage 2 CD set - Ember Jazz - The Flamingo Connection)
(#Fantastic Voyage 3 CD set - Tubby Hayes - Jazz Genius: the Flamingo Era)

(#Acrobat 6CD Box set - Tubby Hayes - The Complete Tempo Recordings 1955-59)
(#Real Gone Jazz CD - Tubby Hayes: Seven Classic Albums)
(^Giant Steps 2CD set - Soho After Dark 'London's '50s Modern Jazz Scene')
(*Acrobat CD - The Very Best of Tubby Hayes)
(#Real Gone Jazz 4 CD set - Ronnie Scott: Six Classic Albums plus Bonus Singles)

The Jazz Couriers - BBC "Jazz Club" broadcast March 27th, 1958
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts), Terry Shannon (p), Phil Bates (b), Bill Eyden (d).
Love Letters*#/What Is This Thing Called Love*/Some Of My Best Friends Are Blues*/The Serpent*#.
(#IAJRC CD -Tubby Hayes: England's Late Jazz Great)
(*Acrobat 2 CD set - Tubby Hayes: New Edition - Rare Radio Recordings 1958-62)

Tony Crombie And His Men - June 18th, 1958 (Atmosphere - Columbia 33SX1119)
Stan Roderick, Les Condon (tp), Bob Burns (as), Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d).
Ninth Man*^/I'll Close My Eyes*^/Beryl's Bounce#*/Panic Stations*/Shapes*/Copy-cats*/Duke's Joke*/Odd Man Out#.
(#Ember CD - Tony Crombie - A Tribute)
(#Fantastic Voyage 3 CD set - Tubby Hayes - Jazz Genius: the Flamingo Era)

(*Renaissance CD - Atmosphere)
(^Jasmine CD -Tubby Hayes - London Pride)

The Jazz Couriers - BBC Overseas "Jazz Club" broadcast August 28th, 1958
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts,vib), Terry Shannon (p), Jeff Clyne (b), Bill Eyden (d).
Things Ain't What They Used To Be*/Oasis*/Come Rain Or Come Shine*.
(*Acrobat 2 CD set - Tubby Hayes: New Edition - Rare Radio Recordings 1958-62)

The Jazz Couriers - November, 1958 (The Couriers of Jazz - London LTZ-L 15188)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts, vib), Terry Shannon (p), Jeff Clyne (b), Bill Eyden (d).
Mirage*^/After Tea*/Stop The World, I Want To Get Off*/In Salah*/Star Eyes*/The Monk*#/My Funny Valentine*/Day In Day Out*.
(*Fresh Sound CD - The Couriers Of Jazz)
(*Avid CD - Three Classic Albums Plus)
(*Acrobat 6CD Box set - Tubby Hayes - The Complete Tempo Recordings 1955-59)
(*Real Gone Jazz CD - Tubby Hayes: Seven Classic Albums)
(#Acrobat CD - The Very Best of Tubby Hayes)
(^Giant Steps 2CD set - Soho After Dark 'London's '50s Modern Jazz Scene')
(*Fresh Sound CD - The Jazz Couriers: England's Greatest Combo + The Message from Britain)
(*Real Gone Jazz 4 CD set - Ronnie Scott: Six Classic Albums plus Bonus Singles)

Tubby Hayes Octet - December 21st, 1958 (recorded at the Flamingo Club, London)
Stu Hamer, Les Condon, Dickie Hawdon(1) (tp), Ken Wray (tb)(3), Alan Branscombe (as), Tubby Hayes (ts), Ronnie Scott (ts,bs), Jackie Sharpe (bs)(2), Terry Shannon (p), Jeff Clyne (b), Bill Eyden (d) .
Stompin At the Savoy/But Not for Me/Ow!(1)/Autumn In New York/Treble Gold/Lifeline/Sonny Sounds*(2)/Tour De Force(3)/Design For Drums.
(Rhythn n' Blues CD - Tubby Hayes Live at The Flamingo)
(*Acrobat 3CD set - Tubby Hayes - Without A Song (Rare Live recordings 1954-73)

The live recording detailed below was made at the Tivoli Restaurant, Morecombe, Lancashire in 1959 but was not released on record at the time. In March, 2012 Gearbox Records issued a limited edition 12" LP titled The Jazz Couriers Live in Morecombe 1959 Tippin'...
The Jazz Couriers - March 25th, 1959 (GB1510)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts, vib), Terry Shannon (p), Jeff Clyne (b), Bill Eyden (d).
Tippin'/For All We Know/Embers/Cherokee/The Theme.
(Gearbox CD -The Jazz Couriers Live In Morecombe 1959 - Tippin')

The Jazz Couriers - BBC "Jazz Club" broadcast January 8th, 1959
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts,vib), Dizzy Reece (tp-1),Terry Shannon (p), Jeff Clyne (b), Bill Eyden (d).
Squeeze Me*/Blues In Trinity-1*/Lifeline*.
(*Acrobat 2 CD set - Tubby Hayes: New Edition - Rare Radio Recordings 1958-62)

Vic Lewis and his Group - June 24th, 1959 (Concept)
Eddie Blair, Les Condon (tp), George Chisholm (tb), Roy East (as), Ronnie Scott (ts), Ronnie Ross (bs), Alan Branscombe (p), Bill Sutcliffe (b), Dave Pearson (d).
I Never Knew A Love Like This/Salt Peanuts/Mound Bayou/Little Girl/Pennsylvania Turnpike*/Stanhope Place*.
(*Vocalion CD - Vic Lewis - Tea Break, Back Again & Jazz From Two Sides)

The Jazz Couriers - June 26th & July 3rd, 1959 (Tempo TAP 26) (JM0360)
Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts, vib, fl), Terry Shannon (p), Kenny Napper (b), Phil Seamen (d).
If This Isn't Love*#/Easy To Love*/Whisper Not*/Autumn Leaves*/ Too Close For Comfort*/Yesterdays*/Love Walked In*.
(*Jasmine CD - The Jazz Couriers: The First And Last Words)
(*Acrobat 6CD Box set - Tubby Hayes - The Complete Tempo Recordings 1955-59)
(*Real Gone Jazz 4CD set - Tubby Hayes Vol.2 - Five Classic Albums plus bonus eps and tracks)
(#Acrobat CD - The Very Best of Tubby Hayes)
(*Fresh Sound CD - The Jazz Couriers: England's Greatest Combo + The Message from Britain)
(*Real Gone Jazz 4 CD set - Ronnie Scott: Six Classic Albums plus Bonus Singles)

Unknown date in 1958 or '59 (Top Spot Tunes)
probably: Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts), Terry Shannon (p), Phil Bates (b), Bill Eyden (d).
Monk Was Here*/Last Minute Blues*#.
(*Jasmine CD - The Jazz Couriers: The First And Last Words)
(#Fresh Sound CD - The Jazz Couriers: England's Greatest Combo + The Message from Britain)

The Downbeat Big Band - September 1st, 1960 (BBC Jazz Club)
Bobby Pratt, Les Condon, Jimmy Deuchar, Eddie Blair (tp), Keith Christie (tb), Alan Branscombe (as), Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott (ts), Jack Sharpe (bs), Terry Shannon (p), Jeff Clyne (b), Victor Feldman (d).
AH Bah Chu*/East Of The Sun*/Confirmation*/Loke Someone In Love*/Une Momentum*/Southern Horizons*/Sister Sadie*.
("Acrobat CD - Blues At The Manor 1959-60 Tubby Hayes and the Downbeat Big Band)

Harry South Orchestra - BBC broadcast November 10th, 1960
Jimmy Deuchar, Derrick Abbott, Ian Hamer, Bert Courtley (tp), Keith Christie, Lad Busby, Ken Wray, Ray Premru (tb), Alan Branscombe, Joe Harriott (as), Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts,fl), Ronnie Ross (bs),Terry Shannon (p) Harry South (p,dir), Phil Bates (b), Jackie Dougan (d).
Sophisticated Lady*/The Goblin*.
(*IAJRC CD -Tubby Hayes, England's Late Jazz Great)

Jimmy Deuchar Plus Ten - BBC "Jazz Club" broadcast February 16th, 1961
Jimmy Deuchar, Ian Hamer, Les Condon (tp), Keith Christie (tb), Ken Wray (v-tb), Ronnie Ross (as,bs), Tubby Hayes (ts,f,vib), Ronnie Scott (ts), Stan Tracey (p), Kenny Napper (b), Bobby Orr (d).
Heather Mist*/Sumphin'*/Stablemates*/First Eleven*/Stella By Starlight*.
(*Acrobat 2 CD set - Tubby Hayes: New Edition - Rare Radio Recordings 1958-62)

On October 30th, 1959, Ronnie Scott had opened his own club at 39 Gerrard Street in Soho. November 1961 saw the first American jazz soloist to visit the club - tenor sax player Zoot Sims...
Ronnie Scott/Jimmy Deuchar Quintet - November 13th to 15th, 1961 (Zoot at Ronnie Scott's - Fontana TFL5176)
Zoot Sims(1), Ronnie Scott (ts), Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Stan Tracey (p), Kenny Napper (b), Jackie Dougan (d). (# Add Zoot Sims)
The Haunted Jazz Club*/Suddenly Last Tuesday*/Desperation-1*.
(*Acrobat CD - Zoot Sims at Ronnie Scott's 1961 - The complete recordings)
(*Acrobat 2 CD set - Soho Blues - The Ronnie Scott Anthology 1956-62)
(*Real Gone Jazz 4 CD set - Ronnie Scott: Six Classic Albums plus Bonus Singles)

The Jazz Stars - September 6th, 1962 (Pye 7NJ2059)
Don Rendell (sop), Joe Harriott (as), Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott (ts), Ronnie Ross (bs), Terry Shannon (p), Lennie Bush (b), Allan Ganley (d), Steve Race (arr,cond).
The Jazz Scene*+/Have Jazz Will Travel*.
(*Acrobat 2 CD set - Soho Blues - The Ronnie Scott Anthology 1956-62)
(+Acrobat CD - British Modern Jazz Singles, EP tracks & Rarities 1960 - 62)

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