Name: Hip! The Untold Story Of Tubby Hayes’ 1965
Brand: Tubby Hayes

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RANDB080CD

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-12-17

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5060331752790

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Tubby Hayes

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Jazz

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Rhythm and Blues

Formidable Rhythm and Blues (also known as Rhythm And Blues Formidable) was a French series launched by Barclay in 1966. As a distributor for different labels such as Atlantic, Atco, Stax, and others, this label played a significant role in promoting the vibrant genre of rhythm and blues. Over the years, some of these remarkable compilations were reissued through WEA Filipacchi Music in their renowned series.

Tubby Hayes was a British jazz saxophonist, vibraphonist, and composer. He was born on January 30, 1935 in London, UK and sadly passed away on June 8, 1973 at the age of 38. Despite his short life, Hayes remains one of the most influential and respected British jazz musicians of his era.

Hayes' career was marked by both illness and drug usage, which ultimately led to his untimely death. However, his musical legacy lives on through numerous recordings that continue to be released even today.

Known for his unique style and virtuosity on the saxophone and vibraphone, Tubby Hayes has left an indelible mark on the world of jazz. His contributions have inspired countless artists such as *Clifford Jordan*, *Johnny Griffin*, *Harold Land*, *Jackie McLean*, *Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis*, and many more.

In the high-profile, microscopically documented career of British jazz icon Tubby Hayes, 1965 appears the ‘year that never was’; no new Hayes’ LP appeared and for the first time in a decade the charismatic saxophonist no longer headed his own regular band. What was more, various critics had begun to openly wonder if his day had passed, dismissing Hayes’ powerful playing as ‘static’, ‘overlong’ and ‘blasé’. Combined with what was his most personally traumatic time to date, its trials ranging from physical collapse to escalating addictions, it appeared as if this once ubiquitous jazz force was fading from sight. 

On live performances, however, it was a different story, Hayes galvanising his already formidable mastery of Hard Bop with a new found appetite for the work of John Coltrane as well as further sharpening his natural command of composition and arrangement. Fortunately, radio broadcasts documented these obsessions in full; BBC recordings from this year capturing both his informal quartet and his star-packed Commonwealth Big Band. 

This release includes three previously unreleased programmes in full, containing versions of classic Hayes’ themes ‘Change of Setting’ and ‘Don’t Fall Off The Bridge’ together with the first-ever UK performance of his big band showcase ‘100% Proof.’ Hayes’ then partner, US vocalist Joy Marshall, makes a cameo appearance here. An unmissable treat for all fans of vintage British modern jazz! Features an extensive booklet essay by Hayes’ biographer Simon Spillett. 

Hip! The Untold Story Of Tubby Hayes’ 1965

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