The First European Description of Japan

Kenny Clarke & Francy Boland - Jazz Is Universal (1961) {2012 Japan Jazz Best Collection 1000 Series WPCR-27191}
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© 1961, 2013 Atlantic / Warner Japan / Rhino | WPCR-27191 | Jazz Best Collection 1000 Series
Jazz / Modern Big Band / Progressive Jazz

Features 24 bit remastering and comes with a mini-description. Some big bands started outside the U.S. One notable example was the Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band—which was formed in '60 by American expatriate drummer Clarke, Belgian pianist Boland and former Ellington bassist Jimmy Woode. The band lasted just over 10 years and recorded more than 20 albums. Solos were spread among the 13 all-star musicians, and the band's charts were often intricate and laced with European flavor.

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