‘come along’ CD GW 07
Our first cd received glowing reviews in the jazz press. The prestigious national jazz magazine ‘JUST JAZZ’ said…… “ Just Great !’’….” A nice mix of styles played with skill by a fine group of musicians’’….. “The standard of playing is high throughout’’….. “Something for everyone ’’.
- Wolverine Blues
- A Smoo-o-oth One
- Down Home Rag
- Night Train
- Keeping out of Mischief Now
- Shout ‘em Aunt Tilley
- Mood Indigo
- Riverboat Shuffle
- Which Witch ?
- The Preacher
- Savoy Blues
- I’m Bidin’ my Time
- Caravan
- C Jam Blues
- Struttin’ with some Barbecue
- Come Along Please
Total Playing Time : 63’ 12’’
‘Great Western Mainline’ CD GW 09
Our second cd again met with some great reviews. ‘JAZZ DIARY’ said ‘Well put together and entertaining music of a high pedigree ‘ ….’This fine band works hard to give familiar and unfamiliar tunes a new twist’ ………. ‘Sound quality is top notch… some very nice solos.’
- Jumpin’at the Haunted Ballroom
- Flow gently, Sweet Afton
- Blue Moon
- Everybody Loves my Baby
- Just You, Just Me
- Si Tu Vois ma Mere
- Opus One
- Milneberg Joys
- How About Me ?
- Comes Love
- 9.20 Special
- St. James Infirmary Blues
- Idaho
- Moondance
- Cry Me a River
- Great Western Mainline
Total Playing Time : 70’ 21’’
‘A Journey through Jazz’ CD GW 11
Our third cd was produced to complement our ‘Journey through Jazz’ programme, which we have been presenting at community halls throughout Cornwall and Devon since 2011, and illustrates the wide source of our repertoire, extending from Spirituals and New Orleans through to the Swing and the Big Band era … and beyond. Again the reviews have been great ….
John Leonard in Jazz Diary : “ a very tight well rehearsed band playing numbers from across the jazz spectrum” ….. “ this CD is an ambitious project carried out to perfection by a band that plays with a cheerful smile on its face.”
Roger Marks in Jazz Journal :
“ well ordered .. spirited …very pleasant on the ear” …..” A band that works hard … precise syncopation "the accomplished front-line perform with confidence and imagination"...."recording quality is absolutely top notch"....I commend the band.”
- RAGTIME -Whistling Rufus
- SPIRITUALS - Down by the Riverside
- HYMNS - Hymn to Freedom
- NEW ORLEANS - High Society
- ARMSTRONG - Struttin’ with some Barbecue
- ‘KID’ ORY - Ory’s Creole Trombone
- W.C.HANDY - St.Louis Blues
- ELLINGTON - Creole Love Call
- BOB CROSBY - South Rampart Street Parade
- ELLINGTON - Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
- BASIE - Jumpin’ at the Woodside
- BECHET - The Fish-Seller
- ‘TRAD’ - Chimes Blues
- MAINSTREAM - Please Don’t Talk
About Me - MAINSTREAM - Swing’s the Thing
- MODERN - Blue Monk
Total Playing Time : 70’ 19’’
All our CDs are priced at £10 each , and are available from the band at all our gigs, or can be sent to you, UK post free, on receipt of your cheque ( made payable to ‘The Great Western Jazz Company’ ). Please send your order and payment to :
The Great Western Jazz Company, The Well House,
6, Fore Street, St.Erth-Hayle, Cornwall TR27 6HT
‘Great Western Jazz Company’ cds are also available locally from:
WEST PENWITH MUSIC, Union Street, Penzance ( tel 01736 364440)
THE EMPORIUM, Fore Street, Redruth ( tel 01209 216494)
email : theemporiumredruth2@googlemail.com