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Title: The Late Great Phil Seamen Label: SWP Records Cat No: SWP037 Format: CD Phil Seamen was arguably the greatest jazz drummer Europe has ever produced. He was up there, alongside such contemporaries as Kenny Clarke and Philly-Joe Jones - creative, and with a wonderful feel for time, a true personality with a recognisable sound and approach. A legend in his own lifetime, he died in 1972. This album of highlights of his playing is a salute that is long overdue. Here he is featured in bands led by Jack Parnell, Victor Feldman, Joe Harriott, Dizzy Reece, Stan Tracey, Jimmy Witherspoon, Kenny Graham, Harold McNair, Ronnie Scott, Tony Coe. The tracks are from between 1953 and 1972, and have been lovingly remastered. The 24-page booklet is the first comprehensive history and expert evaluation of this extraordinary musician. The discography below lists the musical tracks on this CD... |
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Bongo Chant and Haitian Ritual by Kenny Graham's Afro-Cubists - October, 1953 (Esquire 20-023) Jo Hunter (tp), Kenny Graham, Joe Temperley, Norman Fantham, Eddie Mordue (ts), Don Honeywell (bs), Dill Jones (p), Roy Plummer (g), Sammy Stokes (b), Phil Seamen (d), Judy Johnson (voc), + maracas. Kick Off by the Jack Parnell Orchestra - February 25th, 1954 (Parlophone) Hank Shaw, Ronnie Simmonds, Jo Hunter, Terry Lewis (tp), Mac Minshull, Bobby Lamb, Robin Kay (tb), Bob Burns, Jimmy Phillips (as), Joe Temperley, Ronnie Keene (ts), Don Honeywell (bs), Max Harris (p), Kenny Napper (b), Jack Parnell, Phil Seamen (d). Seamen's Mission by the 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). Big Top by the 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). One Four by Kenny Graham's Afro-Cubists - July 3rd, 1956 (MGM C764) Kenny Graham (ts), Stan Tracey (vib), Sammy Stokes (b), Phil Seamen (d), Don Lawson (perc). Five Four by Kenny Graham's Afro-Cubists - July 3rd, 1956 (MGM C764) Kenny Graham (ts), Sammy Stokes (b), Phil Seamen, Don Lawson (perc). Main Title and The Escape by the Dizzy Reece Quartet - October 2nd, 1958 (Tempo) Dizzy Reece (tp), Tubby Hayes (ts, bs), Lloyd Thompson (b), Phil Seamen (d). Boo-Bah by the Stan Tracey Trio - May 22nd, 1959 (Vogue VA160155) Stan Tracey (p,vib), Kenny Napper (b), Phil Seamen (d). Formation and Abstract by the Joe Harriott Quintet - November, 1960 (Jazzland JLP49) Joe Harriott (as), Shake Keane (tp), Pat Smythe (p), Coleridge Goode (b), Phil Seamen (d). Tangerine by the Harold McNair Quartet - Live at Ronnie Scott's, November 13th, 1961 (Fontana TFL5176) Harold McNair (as,f), Terry Shannon (p), Jeff Clyne (b), Phil Seamen (d). The title with Jimmy Witherspoon was probably recorded at "The Hope and Anchor", Islington or "The Bull's Head", Barnes in 1966 with a group that included Dick Morrissey (ts), Tony Coe (ts,cl), Harry South or Brian Lemon (p), Phil Bates or Kenny Baldock (b), Phil Seamen (d), Jimmy Witherspoon (vocal). Tonal by the Joe Harriott Quintet - November 22nd, 1961 (Columbia 33SX1477) Joe Harriott (as), Shake Keane (tp), Pat Smythe (p), Coleridge Goode (b), Phil Seamen (d), Frank Holder (cga,bgo). Reza by Tony Coe with the Brian Lemon Trio - January 25th, 1971 (77 LEU12/41) Tony Coe (cl), Brian Lemon (p), Dave Green (b), Phil Seamen (d). Phil Seamen's name appears on many pages of this website. I have not attempted a personal discography because he appeared on so many recording with so many people but much of the detail of his jazz record career can be seen in the following discographies: Ronnie Scott, Tommy Pollard, Victor Feldman, Dizzy Reece, Don Rendell, Jimmy Deuchar, Vic Ash, Harry Klein, Joe Harriott, Stan Tracey, Tubby Hayes, Kenny Graham, Jack Parnell, Kenny Baker, Ian Carr, Dick Morrissey. | |