Harold Smart – Smart Work

posted in: 1960s, 1961, Hammond | 0

Sleeve Notes: Once, a distinguished orchestral leader, used to having scores of instruments at his command, was asked which instrument he would choose if (Desert Island Discs fashion) he was castaway with only one. The Hammond organ was his immediate … Continued

The George Shearing Quintet – Black Satin

posted in: 1950s, 1958 | 0

Sleeve Notes: The satin-smooth Shearing sound has never been so expressive of its creator’s unique versatility as it is in this album. Augmented by rich instrumental backgrounds, here is an inspiring variety of distinctive moods: the subdued, lyrical rendering of … Continued

Bert Kaempfert – Dance Time

posted in: 1970s, Bert Kaempfert | 0

Sleeve Notes: The prima, function of any first-class orchestra should be two-fold. Firstly it must create musical sounds which are a pleasure to listen to, and secondly its leader must show an awareness of tempo that meets the needs of … Continued