Michael Garrick
The sixth of eight jazz concerts, introduced by Charles Fox , in which the emphasis is more on the composer than on the performer.
For this concert, which was recorded at the Stables,
Wavendon. in May 1986,
Michael Garrick assembled a 22-piece band, with himself on piano, to play his suite in nine movements inspired by Tolkien's The Hobbit.
The band included DON RENDELL. JIMMY HASTINGS , JAMIE TALBOT and JULIAN ARGUELLES on saxophones, and STEVE WATERMAN andGUY BARKER on trumpets. Bishop/Herman At the Woodchoppers' Ball
Ellington Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Garrick Middle Piddlecombe EUlngton/Strayhorn Half the Fun
Garrick The Hobbit: Part 1
10.55* Interval Reading
11.00* Garrick The Hobbit: Part 2
Ellington Harlem Airshaft