Name: The Syndicate: Live At The Hopbine 1968 Vol. 1
Brand: Tubby Hayes Quartet

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Bonus disc: No

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gb1532cd

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-05-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

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Standard:20

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5065001717666

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

gb1532

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180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl.

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5065001717307

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Tubby Hayes Quartet

Genre GB

Jazz

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Gearbox

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.

The Tubby Hayes Quartet was a prominent jazz group in the 1960s, led by the talented saxophonist and composer Tubby Hayes. Known for their energetic performances and innovative arrangements, the quartet pushed boundaries and left an indelible mark on the jazz scene.
Influenced by greats such as Gigi Gryce, Jimmy Heath, and Dizzy Reece, Tubby Hayes created a unique sound that captivated audiences worldwide. With his virtuosic playing and emotive improvisations, he became one of the most respected musicians of his time.
Collaborating with notable artists like Phil Woods, James Moody, and Jackie McLean, Tubby Hayes Quartet produced groundbreaking albums that showcased their exceptional musicianship. Their music continues to inspire generations of jazz enthusiasts to this day.

This major release is an obvious coup in that it is a previously unavailable live performance from a lineup that never made a commercially available album. Taped at the legendary Hopbine pub in North Wembley by the enigmatic Ted Lyons. It plugs an aching gap in Hayes’ discography. Includes Louis Stewart on guitar, Ken Baldock on bass, and Spike Wells on drums, all musicians in their prime. Unusual direction with a pianoless quartet featuring guitar. With detailed sleeve notes by tenor saxophonist and Hayes biographer Simon Spillett.

The Syndicate: Live At The Hopbine 1968 Vol. 1

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