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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. |
 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.... |
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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") 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. In 1946 Ronnie Scott had a spell with the Ted Heath big band. Details of the recordings by Ted Heath and his Music during the 1940s are on a separate discography page... 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") 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) (^Charly/Esquire 4 CD box set - bebop IN BRITAIN - issued in 1991 currently only available second hand...) (#Hallmark CD - Basement Bop - British jazz in the 1950s) (=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") 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) (^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 - 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) (*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") 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") 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+. (^Ember CD - Ronnie Scott Legacy) (*Giant Steps Records CD - Great Scott) (#Hallmark CD - Basement Bop - British jazz in the 1950s) (+Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott") 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") 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 Band - 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) (#EMI Gold CD - Jack Parnell Big Band Swing) (*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott") 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) (#Hallmark CD - Basement Bop - British jazz in the 1950s) (^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's The Jug/Lullaby Of The Leaves/Seven Eleven/What's New?*/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. Ronnie Scott Quartet - April 28th, 1954 (Esquire) Ronnie Scott (ts), Victor Feldman (p), Lennie Bush (b), Tony Crombie (d). Sunshine On A Dull Day*/Fools Rush In*/Poor Butterfly*/Perfidia* (*Proper Records 4CD Box set - Ronnie Scott "Boppin' With Scott") 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), Tony Crombie (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), Tony Crombie (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*. 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) In 1955 Scott formed a big band which lasted barely a year, but had four of its library preserved on one Esquire EP as follows: 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") 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. (*Ember CD - Ronnie Scott Legacy) 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) 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) (^Proper Records 4CD Box set - Tubby Hayes - The Little Giant) 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") 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) 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) 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 Ronnie Scott Sextet - January 9th & 10th, 1957 (Philips BBL 7153 - BBE12265^) (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*. (*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) 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) 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*^#/Royal Ascot*^#/ On A Misty Night^#(^2 takes)/Cheek To Cheek^/Oh My!+#/Plebus+#/Reunion+#/A Foggy Day+#/The Theme^. (^Jasmine CD - The Jazz Couriers: The First And Last Words) (+Jasmine CD - Tubby Hayes - The Swinging Giant, Volume Two) (#Ember CD - Some Of My Best Friends) (#Acrobat CD - Some Of My Best Friends are blues) (*Ember CD - Ronnie Scott Legacy) 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 - February 16th, 1958 (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#. (*Ember CD - Ronnie Scott Legacy) (#Ember CD - Some Of My Best Friends) (^Ember CD - Tubby Hayes - Portrait) (^#Acrobat CD - Some Of My Best Friends are blues) (^Ember CD - The Best Of British Jazz featuring the stars of the British modern jazz scene from the 1950s and 1960s) The Jazz Couriers - BBC broadcast March 27th, 1958 Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts), Terry Shannon (p), Phil Bates (b), Bill Eyden (d). Love Letters*. (*IAJRC CD -Tubby Hayes, England's Late Jazz Great) Tony Crombie And His Men - June 18th, 1958 (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.(#Another title Odd Man Out which appears to be by the same group also appears on the Ember CD). (#Ember CD - Tony Crombie - A Tribute) The Jazz Couriers - November, 1958 (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) 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) 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) 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) 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, Zoot Sims Ronnie Scott/Jimmy Deuchar Quintet - November 14th, 1961 (Fontana TFL5176) 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*. 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. This page covers recordings up to 1962 only, but Ronnie Scott recorded regularly until 1990 and because his recordings are still very popular this discography has been extended to include recordings made from 1963. Some of these later issues have been live recordings with, in some cases, poor recording quality and poor music. Some of these later recordings were never issued as records and came out only when CDs became the normal audio format. 1963 onwards... |
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