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The Orchard/SPV (Membran)

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Release date

2017-11-24

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RSGB1013

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5065001717499

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Tubby Quintet Hayes

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Gearbox

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Jazz

Gearbox is a British independent label founded in 2009 by Darrel Sheinman. Based in London and Tokyo, Gearbox releases new music by contemporary artists as well as previously-unreleased archival recordings. They are well known for their jazz releases, including the "BBC Jazz For Moderns" series taken from jazz programmes on the BBC. The label also has a series called Japanese Editions featuring legendary performances at Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London.

In addition to their record releases, Gearbox operates a mastering studio located at Tileyard Studios in King's Cross, London. Equipped with vintage analog equipment, including a 1967 Haeco Scully lathe with Westrex amplifiers, they offer high-quality lacquer cutting and mastering services. The studio also provides direct-to-disc or tape recording using the adjacent recording studio.

For its own releases, Gearbox Records collaborates with Optimal Media GmbH. Known engineers associated with the label include Darrel Sheinman (Daz), Caspar Sutton-Jones (caspar@gearbox), Cicely Balston (2013-2016), Carla Iannace (since 2021 - carla@gearbox), and Kristina Rhodes (2021-2023). The studio is credited on releases as Gearbox Records Studio or Gearbox Recording.

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The album Modes and Blues: Live at Ronnie Scott's, 08.02.1964 by Tubby Quintet Hayes is a remarkable live recording that captures the essence of the legendary British jazz musician Tubby Hayes and his quintet. Released by Gearbox, this album showcases Hayes' incredible talent as a saxophonist and composer, as well as the exceptional musicianship of his band.

Recorded on February 8th, 1964 at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, this live performance captures the energy and excitement of a Tubby Hayes concert. The album features a collection of original compositions by Hayes, including the title track "Modes and Blues," which highlights his mastery of both modal jazz and blues influences.

Hayes' quintet on this recording includes some of the finest musicians of the era. Accompanying him are pianist Mike Pyne, bassist Ron Mathewson, drummer Tony Levin, and trumpeter Jimmy Deuchar. Together, they create a tight-knit ensemble that effortlessly navigates through intricate arrangements and showcases their individual improvisational skills.

The music on Modes and Blues: Live at Ronnie Scott's is characterized by its infectious grooves, soulful melodies, and dynamic solos. From the energetic opening track "Big P" to the beautiful ballad "You Know I Care," each song takes listeners on a captivating musical journey.

This album is not only a testament to Tubby Hayes' immense talent but also serves as an important historical document of British jazz in the 1960s. With its superb sound quality and engaging performances, Modes and Blues: Live at Ronnie Scott's is a must-have for any jazz enthusiast or collector.

Modes and Blues: Live at Ronnie Scott's,08.02.1964

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