RSD26 - At The BBC 1969-70

Description

Keith Tippett was only twenty-one years old when his group recorded the first of these sets for the BBC Jazz Workshop on May 21, 1969, three months before the recording of his first album, You Are Here – I Am There. On the first side is the "Portishead Suite," a three-part work that presents three stylistically different musical portraits of three generations from the Somerset town. The first is relatively gentle and fluid, but the second is more insistent, its 5/4 tempo evoking themes heard on the early albums of King Crimson. The third portrait has a Caribbean feel in its playful rhythms. "Hail Conquering Hero" can be heard on Side Two and is described by Tippett as "a jazz study of war." None of these compositions have ever been officially released in any form. Also included on Side Two are tracks from Tippett's session in August 1970 for BBC Top Gear, credited to Keith Tippett & Heavy Friends. Keith Tippett – piano; Mark Charig – cornet; Nick Evans – trombone; Elton Dean – alto; Gill Lyons – bass; Alan Jackson – drums. Sleeve notes by Duncan Heining. Tracklist: Side One: Portishead Suite - 1. First Generation - 2. Second Generation - 3. Third Generation - 4. Charles Fox Speaks. Side Two: 1. Hail Conquering Hero - 2. Five After Dawn - 3. Green & Orange Nocturne Park.