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.. 1963 Studio Session
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Continuing Turtle Records exploration into previously un-released historic British Jazz. The unsung band leader and drummer (Fat) John Cox led several modern jazz line ups through the 1960s, and rather like Alexis Korner in the Blues and John Mayall in R&B, his bands were incubators of young and talented English musical performers. With the likes of Alan Skidmore, Art Themen, Harry Beckett, Dave Castle, John Mumford, Ron Mathewson going through the ranks. Inspired by the Afro Cubists led by Kenny Graham whom Cox would watch regularly in native Bristol, and the BeBop movement in general, John Cox eventually set up his first band in 1962. The bonus tracks on disc two were recorded by one of the early line ups a in mid-1962, at this time playing mainstream compositions by Miles Davis, Ray Bryant and Ernie Wilkins, on the cusp of finding their own sound, these three tracks being the only recordings of a Fat John Cox band that ever got released. By the end of 1963 Cox had shaped his group into a sextet with a mainstream sound. The line-up of Chris Pyne: trombone, Ray Warleigh: alto sax, flute, Tony Roberts: tenor sax, flute, bass clarinet, Peter Lemer: piano, Danny Thompson: bass, John Cox: drums. In December 1963, this sextet were invited to PYE Studios to make a demonstration recording, testing the studio and it's equipment, not the band. The results, which turned out to be over 90 minutes of capture-the-moment-or-you'll-miss-it early British mainstream jazz, subsequently lay in a dusty attic for 55 years until now. The session includes two compositions, 'Fictive' written by Pete Lemer and 'Blues For Snorty' written by Tony Roberts which are heard here for the first time. With the help of Peter Lemer and Tony Roberts, both of whom at the time were on the cusp of notable careers in music, augmented by a definitive contextual essay by Simon Spillett, and photographs by Henk Visser, we have reconstructed that snap shot in time.
1-1 to 2-6 Recorded Studio A, Pye studios December 1963
2-7 to 2-9 Recorded The Railway Hotel, West Hampstead, London July 2nd 1962 originally released on [m=1096412]
"Honesty - The Unreleased 1963 Studio Sessions" on CD by Fat John Sextet is a captivating jazz archive release that opens a window into a previously unheard studio date from the early 1960s. Recorded in 1963 and now carefully prepared for release by Cherry Red, this album presents the ensemble in an intimate studio setting, focusing on musical honesty, interplay and spontaneous creativity. Across the session you can expect swinging, small-group jazz rooted in the acoustic sound of the era: warm horn lines, a responsive rhythm section and arrangements that leave room for extended solos while keeping a strong melodic core. The repertoire typically combines original tunes and period-appropriate compositions, moving from mid-tempo grooves to more contemplative ballads and energetic up-tempo pieces, offering a rounded portrait of the band in its prime. The sound restoration aims to preserve the analogue character of the original tapes while delivering clarity and presence that makes the session feel immediate and alive. Cherry Red, the label behind this release, is a long-established UK independent company known for its deep catalogue work, reissues and archival projects across many genres. Over decades they have built a reputation for carefully curated editions, informative booklets and attention to collectors' needs, often rescuing important recordings from obscurity and presenting them with respect for both artists and listeners. Their involvement signals that this CD is more than a simple reprint: it is conceived as a considered edition for jazz enthusiasts and archivists who value musical history and quality packaging. Fat John Sextet, as presented here, stands firmly in the tradition of classic small-group jazz of the early 60s: a compact horn front line supported by piano, bass and drums, delivering tight ensemble passages and generous solo space. The group's music is characterised by rhythmic drive, blues-tinged harmonies and an emphasis on direct, unembellished expression that fits the album's title perfectly. The 1963 studio context captures the band at a creative moment, when jazz was opening up stylistically but still deeply connected to swing and bop roots, making this CD a noteworthy document for listeners interested in this transitional period.
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