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  | BOBBY WELLINS ~ CULLODEN MOOR SUITE
SPARTACUS 020 (Barcode: 880992140911) ~ UK ~ Big Band Jazz
Recorded: 2013 Released: 2014
This is last album by the legendary British Jazz saxophonist / composer / bandleader Bobby WellinsFind albums by this artist, recorded in 2013 with the Scottish National Jazz OrchestraFind albums by this artist. The five-piece suite was originally composed in 1961 and is here performed in an orchestrated (by Florian RossFind albums by this artist) version with a large Big Band / Orchestra Directed by Tommy SmithFind albums by this artist, with Wellins as a chief soloist. Wellins died three years after this recording, which was sadly his swan song.
Although primarily known as the saxophonist on the early iconic albums by Stan TraceyFind albums by this artist, Wellins had an impressive solo career over the years and the mellow / sweet tone of his tenor saxophone is one of the most recognizable voices of the formative days of the modern British Jazz. He continued to perform and record over the years and his legacy is worth being remembered and heard. He died in 2016.
Overall, this is an important document of the great talent and the unique sound of Wellins, supported here by excellent Big Band / Orchestra and playing still in great form. For British Jazz fans, this is a worthy addition to every serious collection, commemorating his contribution to the scene and its recorded legacy. Sadly, this album is often overlooked and deserves another chance by any standard!
| | Updated: 17/09/2023Posted: 17/09/2023 | CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend |
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