A deep dive into the one of most collectable jazz catalogues in the world, a selection of some of the rarest and most sought-after recordings from the 60s and 70s, a time when British jazz began to find its own identity. Drawn from the iconic labels of Decca, Deram, Argo, EMI Columbia/Lansdowne Series, Fontana, Mercury, & Philips.

• 2LPs 
• Vinyl audio remastered & cut by Gearbox Records
• 180grm Pressing.
• Includes a 16-page 12x12 insert with extensive notes detailing this crucial era of British jazz with track commentaries and artist biographies

Tracklist

LP1 SIDE A

1. Ken Wheeler and the John Dankworth Orchestra | Don The Dreamer
2. Don Rendell Quintet | A Matter Of Time
3. Collin Bates Trio | Brew
4. John Surman, John Warren | With Terry’s Help

LP1 SIDE B

1. Michael Garrick Sextet | Second Coming
2. Mike Westbrook Concert Band | Waltz (for Joanna)
3. Stan Tracey And His Big Band | Matinee Days
4. Harry Beckett | Third Road 

LP2 SIDE A

1. Neil Ardley, Ian Carr, Don Rendell | Greek Variations: VI Kriti [edit]
2. The New Jazz Orchestra | Angle
3. Alan Skidmore Quintet | Old San Juan

LP2 SIDE B

1. Dick Morrissey Quartet | Storm Warning
2. Mike Taylor Quartet | To Segovia
3. Michael Gibbs | Some Echoes, Some Shadows