The Musicians' Olympus: Harry Beckett (trumpet)

BANDS:

BAND	PERIOD	DETAILS
Billy Woods Combo	[1960]
The Nightimers	[Mar 65-1966]	1 recording
Herbie Goins & The Night Timers	[1966-1968]
Graham Collier Group	[1968]	10 recordings + 1 compilation
Alan Price Band		2 recordings
Georgie Fame Band	[1969]	1 recording
Centipede	[Nov 70]
CCS		3 recordings + 3 compilations
Graham Collier Group (again)	[1970-1971]
Ray Russell Band	[1971]	5 recordings
Keef Hartley Band	[1971]	4 recordings
Brotherhood of Breath	[1971]	11 recordings
The London Jazz Composers Orchestra	[1972]	2 recordings
Brotherhood of Breath (again)	[1972]
Running Man	[1972]	1 recording
Harry Beckett Group	[1972]	20 recordings
Brotherhood of Breath (again)	[1973]
Tenticles	[1973]
Harry Beckett Group (again)	[1973]
Brotherhood of Breath (again)	[1975]
Graham Collier Group (again)	[1975]
Brotherhood of Breath (again)	[1975]
Harry Beckett Group (again)	[1975]
Elton Dean Group	[1976]	2 recordings
Graham Collier Group (again)	[1976]
Stan Tracey Orchestra	[1976]	3 recordings
Brotherhood of Breath (again)	[1977]
Stan Tracey Orchestra (again)	[1978]
Elton Dean Group (again)	[1978]
Stan Tracey Orchestra (again)	[1979]
The London Jazz Composers Orchestra	[1980]	2 recordings
Dudu Pukwana Group	[1981]	1 recording
Brotherhood of Breath (again)	[1981]
Harry Beckett Group (again)	[1982]
Dudu Pukwana Group (again)	[1983]
Elton Dean Group (again)	[1985]
Charlie Watts Group	[1985]	1 recording
Elton Dean Group (again)	[1986]
Johnny Dyani Group	[1986]	1 recording
Brotherhood of Breath (again)	[1987]
Harry Beckett Group (again)	[1987]
Dudu Pukwana Group (again)	[1988]
Stan Tracey Orchestra (again)	[1983]
Jazz Warriors	[1988]
Anglo Italian Quartet	[1990]	1 recording
Pierre Doerge Group	[1990]	7 recordings
Rude		1 recording
Harry Beckett Group (again)	[2000]
Mal Waldron Group	[2000]
Robert Wyatt Band	[2000]	1 recording
Harry Beckett Group (again)	[2002]
London Improvisers Orchestra	[2003]	4 recordings
Harry Beckett Group (again)	[2004]
London Improvisers Orchestra (again)	[2004]
Rude (again)	[2005]
London Improvisers Orchestra (again)	[2005]
Hatband

BIOGRAPHY:

Fabulous trumpet player, he was born Harold Winston Beckett on May 30th, 1935 in Saint Michael, Barbados. That´s why he appears sometimes credited as Harold Beckett, but usually as Harry Beckett.

He soon moved to England.

He has been part of many of the most important jazz and fusion bands of England and Europe. But he also had time to play in soul and blues bands such as Keef Hartley Band, or with Alan Price and Georgie Fame.

His career is very long, so I´ll need time to try to cover a bit of it. But I wanted to include him in my site due to a tragical circumstance. Harry Beckett passed away on July 22nd, 2010, after suffering a stroke. Fortunately, his musical legacy will always remain with us.

BILLY WOODS COMBO

This was the Billy Woods Combo around 1960:

BILLY WOODS COMBO #?				1960
Billy Woods	John McLaughlin guitar	Don Wilson bass	Brian Auger keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Eddie Thornton trumpet

Mick Eve
sax

Glenn Hughes †
sax

+ maybe others, unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of Billy Woods Combo (I know up to 8 members)
To be covered (5):	Brian Auger, Mick Eve, Glenn Hughes, John McLaughlin, Eddie Thornton
Not enough info (2):	Don Wilson, Billy Woods

THE NIGHTIMERS

Herbie Goins joins as new singer in The Nightimers in March 1965, replacing Ronnie Jones:

THE NIGHTIMERS #3				Mar 65-1965
Herbie Goins vocals	John McLaughlin guitar	Dave Kirk bass	Nigel Stanger keyboards, sax	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Mick Eve sax

Bill Stevens
drums

But Stanger would leave the band a few months later.

Mike Carr replaces Nigel Stanger in The Nightimers, still in 1965:

THE NIGHTIMERS #4				1965-1966
Herbie Goins vocals	John McLaughlin guitar	Dave Kirk bass	Mike Carr keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Mick Eve sax
Herbie Goins & The Night Timersê	Herbie Goins & The Night Timersê	Herbie Goins & The Night Timersê	Herbie Goins & The Night Timersê	Herbie Goins & The Night Timersê	Herbie Goins & The Night Timersê

Bill Stevens
drums

Herbie Goins & The Night Timersê

They backed Screamin´ Jay Hawkins in a British tour around April 1966.

And sometime later, still in 1966, they changed their name to Herbie Goins & The Night Timers.

Other info on members of The Nightimers (I know up to 13 members)
Already covered (1):	Joe Moretti
To be covered (8):	Mike Carr, Mick Eve, Herbie Goins, John Paul Jones, Ronnie Jones, John McLaughlin, Nigel Stanger, Eddie Thornton
Not enough info (3):	Dave Kirk, Dave Morse, Bill Stevens

HERBIE GOINS & THE NIGHT TIMERS

Now, the new name of the band becomes Herbie Goins & The Night Timers still in 1966:

HERBIE GOINS & THE NIGHT TIMERS #?				1966-?
êThe Nightimers	êThe Nightimers	êThe Nightimers	êThe Nightimers	êThe Nightimers	êThe Nightimers
Herbie Goins vocals	John McLaughlin guitar	Dave Kirk bass	Mike Carr keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Mick Eve sax

êThe Nightimers

Bill Stevens
drums

A few months later, John McLaughlin leaves, and it starts a long list of changes in the lineups, that I haven´t been able to trace (probably Dave Mason on guitar, but can´t confirm that). Please, help with additional info.

Immediately after leaving Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames, Speedy Acquaye joined another mythical outfit: The Night-Timers, fronted by superb singer Herbie Goins.

HERBIE GOINS & THE NIGHT TIMERS #?			1966-?
Herbie Goins vocals	Mick Eve sax	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Speedy Acquaye † percussion	+ others unknown to me. Help!

Can't find proper info about the different lineups, but some of the musicians that played in the band during that period were Junior Marvin, Ian Hague, Andy Rickwell and fabulous singer Linda Lewis.

Speedy appears in their EP with the songs ´The incredible Miss Brown / Coming home to you / Nº 1 in your heart / Cruisin´´, as he can be spotted in the EP cover that was released in November 1966.

Speedy also appears in their album from 1967, Number 1 in your heart. But, after a while, he left the band and started playing in sessions. By the way, this album has been reissued a couple of times, under different titles: Soul, soul, soul or also as Soultime!, including the whole album, some singles and some live track.

Harry finally left Herbie Goins & The Night Timers in 1968, having started to play with Graham Collier at the same time.

Other info on members of Herbie Goins & The Night Timers (I know up to 22 members)
Already covered (3):	Speedy Acquaye, Hugh Bullen, Chris Mercer
Old pages (1):	Junior Marvin
To be covered (13):	Mike Carr, Ron Carthy, Roy Davies, Mick Eve, Herbie Goins, Ian Hague, DeLisle Harper, John Paul Jones, Linda Lewis, Dave Mason, John McLaughlin, Roy O´Temro, Eddie Thornton
Not enough info (4):	Dave Kirk, Andy Rickwell, John Smith, Bill Stevens

GRAHAM COLLIER GROUP

This was the fantastic Graham Collier Group around March 1968:

GRAHAM COLLIER GROUP #?				1968
Graham Collier † bass	Karl Jenkins keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Henry Lowther trumpet	Kenny Wheeler trumpet	John Mumford trombone

Mike Gibbs
trombone

Chris Smith
trombone

John Surman
sax

Dave Aaron
sax

Frank Ricotti
percussion

John Marshall
drums

ALAN PRICE BAND

This was one of the incarnations for the Alan Price Floating Band, but I´m not sure about the exact period (can someone help me, please?):

ALAN PRICE BAND #?				?
Alan Price vocals, keyboards	Boots Slade bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Derek Wadsworth † trombone	John Mumford trombone	Lyn Dobson wind

Willy Payne

Denis Andre

Hughie Flint
drums

Other info on members of Alan Price Band (I know up to 44 members)
Already covered (2):	Cliff Barton, Theodore Thunder
Old pages (1):	Ray Minhinnet
To be covered (40):	Johnny Almond, Denis Andre, Clive Burrows, Tony Carr, Clem Cattini, Terry Childs, Jeff Condon, Roger Coulam, Kenny Craddock, Jim Crawford, Pat Crumly, Lyn Dobson, Hughie Flint, Russell Gilbrook, John Gordon, Peter Grant, Steve Grant, Colin Green, Steve Gregory, Pete Kirtley, Dave Markee, Roy Mills, Zoot Money, John Mumford, Deena Payne,... up to 40 musicians.

GEORGIE FAME BAND

This was the Georgie Fame Band around 1969:

GEORGIE FAME BAND #?				1969
Georgie Fame vocals, keyboards	Colin Green guitar	Brian Odgers bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Chris Pyne trombone	Alan Skidmore sax

John Warren
sax

Frank Ricotti
percussion

Harvey Burns
drums

Other info on members of Georgie Fame Band (I know up to 50 members)
Already covered (6):	Speedy Acquaye, Cliff Barton, Bill Eyden, Tex Makins, Joe Moretti, Big Jim Sullivan
Old pages (4):	Rick Brown, Ray Minhinnet, Ray Russell, Micky Waller
To be covered (39):	Colin Allen, Harvey Burns, Clive Burrows, Peter Coe, Elton Dean, Lyn Dobson, Mick Eve, Georgie Fame, Hughie Flint, Tommy Frost, Mike Gorman, Colin Green, Jon Hiseman, Bernie Holland, Glenn Hughes, Henry Lowther, Greg Lyon, John Marshall, John McLaughlin, Roy Mills, Mitch Mitchell, Dick Morrissey, Jimmie Nicol, Brian Odgers, Chris Pyne,... up to 39 musicians.

CENTIPEDE

Centipede live

In November 1970, Keith Tippett assembles a big band. The project was called Centipede. Featuring members of Nucleus and Brotherhood Of Breath, as well as other friends and mates. This was the initial lineup for Centipede in their first gig, happening in November 1970:

CENTIPEDE #1				Nov 70
Keith Tippett keyboards	Julie Tippett vocals	Mike Patto † vocals	Maggie Nicols vocals	Zoot Money vocals	Brian Godding guitar

Robert Fripp
guitar

Roy Babbington
bass

Jeff Clyne †
bass

Barry Guy
bass

Neville Whitehead
bass

Ian Carr †
trumpet

Harry Beckett †
trumpet

Marc Charig
trumpet

Nick Evans
trombone

Paul Nieman
trombone

Dave Amis
trombone

Elton Dean †
sax

Stan Sulzmann
sax

Karl Jenkins
sax

Alan Wakeman
sax

Larry Stabbins
sax

Jan Steel
sax

Robert Wyatt
drums

Bryan Spring
drums

Tony Fennell
drums

+ others unkown to me

I know I´m still missing several musicians. Can someone provide me the names, please?

Other info on members of Centipede (I know up to 68 members)
Already covered (1):	Brian Godding
To be covered (66):	Gill Alexander, Dave Amis, Roy Babbington, Brian Belshaw, Esther Burgi, Boz Burrell, Ian Carr, Marc Charig, Jeff Clyne, Mick Collins, David Cross, Elton Dean, Nick Evans, Tony Fennell, Mongezi Feza, Catherine Finnis, Robert Fripp, Wilf Gibson, Mica Gomberti, Barry Guy, Ollie Halsall, Michael Hurwitz, Karl Jenkins, Louise Jopling, Colin Kitching,... up to 66 musicians.

CCS

This was one of the amazing lineups for CCS, commanded by the great Alexis Korner:

CCS #?				?
Alexis Korner † vocals	Peter Thorup † guitar	Alan Parker guitar	Herbie Flowers bass	John Cameron keyboards	Bill Le Sage † keyboards

Harry Beckett †
trumpet

Henry Lowther
trumpet

Kenny Wheeler
trumpet

Greg Bowen
trumpet

Les Condon
trumpet

Tony Fisher
trumpet

Bill Geldard
trombone

Don Lusher †
trombone

Brian Perrin
trombone

John Marshall †
trombone

Tony Coe
sax

Pete King †
sax

Ronnie Ross †
sax

Danny Moss †
sax

Bob Efford
sax

Neil Sanders
horn

Jim Lawless
percussion

Tony Carr
drums

Barry Morgan †
drums

Other info on members of CCS (I know up to 28 members)
To be covered (27):	Greg Bowen, John Cameron, Tony Carr, Tony Coe, Les Condon, Bob Efford, Tony Fisher, Herbie Flowers, Bill Geldard, Clive Griffiths, Spike Heatley, Pete King, Alexis Korner, Jim Lawless, Bill Le Sage, Henry Lowther, Don Lusher, John Marshall, Barry Morgan, Danny Moss, Alan Parker, Brian Perrin, Ronnie Ross, Neil Sanders, Peter Thorup,... up to 27 musicians.

GRAHAM COLLIER GROUP (again)

This was the personnel for Graham Collier Music that recorded the live album Mosaics in December 1970:

GRAHAM COLLIER GROUP #?				1970
Graham Collier † bass	Geoff Castle keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Alan Wakeman sax	Bob Sydor sax	John Webb drums

This was the personnel for Graham Collier Music that appeared at the Montreux Festival in June 1971:

GRAHAM COLLIER GROUP #?				1971
Graham Collier † bass	Geoff Castle keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Alan Wakeman sax	Bob Sydor sax	John Webb drums

RAY RUSSELL BAND

June 11th 1971: live at the ICA is a live album with:

RAY RUSSELL BAND #?			1971
Ray Russell guitar	Darryl Runswick bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Tony Roberts sax, flute	Alan Rushton drums

Live at the I.C.A. / Retrospective is the CD reissue of June 11th 1971: live at the ICA. But that's not all. While the 1st CD is the original live concert, the 2nd CD shows unreleased live and studio material recorded from 1968 to 1978. Other musicians appearing in the bonus tracks Ron Matthewson (bass), Pete Lemer (keyboards), Brian Miller (keyboards), Gary Windo (sax). This is a killer album! The live part is simply breath-taking! All the musicians play fantastic, but I'd say the wildest performances come from Ray and Alan.

Other info on members of Ray Russell Band (I know up to 24 members)
Already covered (2):	Tommy Eyre, Royston Fry
Old pages (2):	Alan Rushton, Ray Russell
To be covered (19):	Iain Ballamy, Stuart Brooks, Jeff Daly, Martin Drover, Mo Foster, Tony Hymas, Mark Isham, Anthony Jackson, Dill Katz, Greg Knowles, Pete Lemer, Ron Matthewson, Brian Miller, Simon Phillips, Scarlet Rivera, Tony Roberts, Darryl Runswick, Neal Wilkinson, Gary Windo

KEEF HARTLEY BAND

Keef Hartley Big Band. Rear, from left to right: Derek Wadsworth, Danny Allmark, Chris Mercer, Lyn Dobson, Barbara Thompson, Roger Wade, Pete York, Gary Thain, Derek Austin. Front, from left to right: Michael Rosen, Mike Davis, Terry Noonan, Martin Drover, Harry Beckett, Keef Hartley, Miller Anderson

The Keef Hartley Band converts into a big band, in order to record a live album in the legendary Marquee in London, called Little big band. This was the personnel list:

KEEF HARTLEY BAND #?				1971
Miller Anderson guitar, vocals	Gary Thain † bass	Derek Austin keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Martin Drover trumpet	Mike Davis trumpet

		êJuicy Lucy
Terry Noonan trumpet	Michael Rosen trumpet	Chris Mercer sax	Roger Wade sax	Lyn Dobson wind	Barbara Thompson wind

Derek Wadsworth †
trombone

Danny Allmark
trombone

Pete York
percussion

Keef Hartley †
drums

Ingrid Thomas
backing vocals

After the live recording, the band turned into their usual aspect (a quintet).

Other info on members of Keef Hartley Band (I know up to 29 members)
Already covered (7):	Dave Caswell, Ian Cruickshank, Dino Dines, Keef Hartley, Lyle Jenkins, Chris Mercer, Nick Newell
Old pages (5):	Miller Anderson, Derek Austin, Jimmy Jewell, Junior Marvin, Mick Weaver
To be covered (16):	Danny Allmark, Mike Davis, Lyn Dobson, Martin Drover, Owen Finnegan, Sam Holland, Henry Lowther, Terry Noonan, Michael Rosen, Gary Thain, Ingrid Thomas, Barbara Thompson, Roger Wade, Derek Wadsworth, Pete Wingfield, Pete York

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH

This was the personnel for Brotherhood Of Breath around October 1971:

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH #?				1971
Chris McGregor † keyboards	Harry Miller bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Marc Charig trumpet	Nick Evans trumpet	Mongezi Feza † trumpet

Malcolm Griffiths
trombone

Gary Windo †
sax

Alan Skidmore
sax

Mike Osborne †
sax

Dudu Pukwana †
sax

Louis Moholo
drums

THE LONDON JAZZ COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA

This was the lineup for The London Jazz Composers´ Orchestra around April 1972:

THE LONDON JAZZ COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA #?				1972
Barry Guy director, bass	Buxton Orr arranger	Derek Bailey † guitar	Jeff Clyne † bass	Chris Laurence bass	Karl Jenkins keyboards

Howard Riley
keyboards

Harry Beckett †
trumpet

Marc Charig
trumpet

Dave Holdsworth
trumpet

Mike Gibbs
trombone

Paul Nieman
trombone

Paul Rutherford †
trombone

Dick Hart
tuba

Bob Downes
sax

Bernie Living
sax

Evan Parker
sax

Mike Osborne †
sax

Alan Wakeman
sax

Trevor Watts
sax

Paul Lytton
percussion

Tony Oxley
drums

Other info on members of The London Jazz Composers Orchestra (I know up to 56 members)
Old pages (1):	Bernie Living
To be covered (54):	Derek Bailey, Conrad Bauer, Johannes Bauer, Anthony Braxton, Chris Bridges, Peter Brotzmann, Marc Charig, Jeff Clyne, Tony Coe, Jon Corbett, Marilyn Crispell, Elton Dean, Bob Downes, Paul Dunmall, Pierre Favre, Mike Gibbs, Mats Gustafsson, Barry Guy, Dick Hart, Robin Hayward, Dave Holdsworth, Dave Holland, Per Ake Holmlander, Karl Jenkins, Peter Kowald,... up to 54 musicians.

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH (again)

And another different personnel for Brotherhood Of Breath in 1972:

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH #?				1972
Chris McGregor † keyboards	Harry Miller bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Marc Charig trumpet	Nick Evans trumpet	Malcolm Griffiths trombone

Gary Windo †
sax

Mike Osborne †
sax

Dudu Pukwana †
sax

Louis Moholo
drums

RUNNING MAN

Running Man was another band formed by Ray Russell, with some of his friends, around 1972:

RUNNING MAN #?			1972
Ray Russell guitar	Alan Greed vocals, bass, keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Gary Windo † sax	Alan Rushton drums

They released a self-titled album, Running Man. Finally, after almost 30 years, it has been recently reissued on CD. I like it a lot.

Other info on members of Running Man (I know up to 6 members)
Old pages (2):	Alan Rushton, Ray Russell
To be covered (3):	Alan Greed, Terry Poole, Gary Windo

HARRY BECKETT´S AWAKENING SPIRIT

In December 1972, Harry Beckett plays with his own band Awakening Spirit:

HARRY BECKETT GROUP #?				1972
Harry Beckett † trumpet	Jeff Clyne † bass	Stan Tracey † piano	Trevor Watts sax	Louis Moholo drums	John Stevens † drums

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH (again)

This was the personnel list for Brotherhood Of Breath circa January 1973:

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH #?				1973
Chris McGregor † keyboards	Harry Miller bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Marc Charig trumpet	Mongezi Feza † trumpet	Nick Evans trombone

Radu Malfatti
trombone

Gary Windo †
sax

Evan Parker
sax

Dudu Pukwana †
sax

Louis Moholo
drums

TENTICLES

This is the all-star lineup for Tenticles for a gig in March 1973:

TENTICLES #?				Mar 73
Harry Miller bass	Stan Tracey † piano	Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Henry Lowther trumpet	Malcolm Griffiths trombone	Paul Nieman trombone

John Surman
sax

Trevor Watts
sax

Art Themen
sax

Louis Moholo
drums

Other info on members of Tenticles (I know up to 10 members)
Already covered (1):	Stan Tracey
To be covered (8):	Malcolm Griffiths, Henry Lowther, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Paul Nieman, John Surman, Art Themen, Trevor Watts

HARRY BECKETT GROUP (again)

And this was the new Harry Beckett Group around June 1973:

HARRY BECKETT GROUP #?				1973
Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Chris Laurence bass	John Taylor piano	Stan Sulzmann sax	Mike Osborne † sax	John Webb drums

STAN TRACEY ORCHESTRA

In November 1973, Stan Tracey played at the same concert with two different band configurations. This was the big band:

STAN TRACEY ORCHESTRA #?				1973
Stan Tracey † piano	Dave Green bass	Derek Watkins † trumpet	Henry Lowther trumpet	Kenny Wheeler trumpet, flugelhorn	Harry Beckett † flugelhorn

Alan Skidmore
sax

Pete King †
sax

Ronnie Scott
sax

Alan Branscombe
sax

Ronnie Ross †
sax

Malcolm Griffiths
trombone

Paul Nieman
trombone

David Horler
trombone

Tony Oxley
drums

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH (again)

New lineup for Brotherhood Of Breath around February 1975:

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH #?				1975
Chris McGregor † keyboards	Harry Miller bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Marc Charig trumpet	Nick Evans trumpet	Mongezi Feza † trumpet

Malcolm Griffiths
trombone

Elton Dean †
sax

Alan Skidmore
sax

Mike Osborne †
sax

Dudu Pukwana †
sax

Keith Bailey
drums

GRAHAM COLLIER GROUP (again)

This was the lineup for Graham Collier Music around August 1975:

GRAHAM COLLIER GROUP #?				1975
Graham Collier † bass	Ted Speight guitar	Roger Dean piano	Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Art Themen sax	John Webb drums

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH (again)

And another different lineup for Brotherhood Of Breath around November 1975:

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH #?				1975
Chris McGregor † keyboards	Harry Miller bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Marc Charig trumpet	Nick Evans trumpet	Mongezi Feza † trumpet

Radu Malfatti
trombone

Bruce Grant
flute

Elton Dean †
sax

Evan Parker
sax

Mike Osborne †
sax

Dudu Pukwana †
sax

Louis Moholo
drums

HARRY BECKETT GROUP

This was Harry Beckett´s Joy Unlimited for live concerts around 1975:

HARRY BECKETT GROUP #?				1975
Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Ray Russell guitar	Darryl Runswick bass	Brian Miller keyboards	Robin Jones percussion	John Webb drums

They recorded a live album in November 1975, called Memories of Bacares.

ELTON DEAN GROUP

This is the superb Elton Dean Group around March 1976:

ELTON DEAN GROUP #?				1976
Elton Dean † sax	Harry Miller bass	Keith Tippett keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Nick Evans trombone	Alan Skidmore sax

Louis Moholo
drums

Other info on members of Elton Dean Group (I know up to 39 members)
Already covered (1):	Ivan Zagni
To be covered (37):	Fred T Baker, Roberto Bellatalla, Tony Bianco, Marc Charig, Elton Dean, Paul Dunmall, Jim Dvorak, John Edwards, John Etheridge, Nick Evans, Mongezi Feza, Liam Genockey, Jeff Green, Mark Hewins, Phil Howard, Chris Laurence, Tony Levin, Dave MacRae, Alex Maguire, Radu Malfatti, Marcio Mattos, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Paul Nieman, Simon Picard,... up to 37 musicians.

GRAHAM COLLIER GROUP (again)

And this was the lineup for Graham Collier Music that recorded the live album Symphony Of Scorpions in 1976 (it was released in 1977):

GRAHAM COLLIER GROUP #?				1976
Graham Collier † bass	Ted Speight guitar	Roger Dean piano	Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Henry Lowther trumpet	Pete Duncan trumpet

Malcolm Griffiths
trombone

Art Themen
sax

Tony Roberts
sax

Mike Page
sax

John Mitchell
percussion

John Webb
drums

Other info on members of Graham Collier Group (I know up to 50 members)
To be covered (31):	Chris Biscoe, Paul Bridge, Geoff Castle, Graham Collier, Nick Evans, Mike Gibbs, Andy Grappy, Malcolm Griffiths, Pete Hurt, Mick Hutton, Karl Jenkins, Mark Lockheart, Henry Lowther, John Marshall, Oren Marshall, John Mumford, Dick Pearce, Frank Ricotti, Tony Roberts, Alan Skidmore, Ted Speight, Stan Sulzmann, John Surman, Bob Sydor, Art Themen,... up to 31 musicians.
Not enough info (18):	Dave Aaron, James Allsopp, Ashley Brown, Andy Clyndert, Roger Dean, Pete Duncan, Simon Finch, Hugh Fraser, Steve Main, Bill Mee, Karlheinz Miklin, John Mitchell, Mike Page, Dudley Phillips, Pete Saberton, Ed Sarath, Chris Smith, Geoff Warren

STAN TRACEY ORCHESTRA (again)

This was the incarnation of Stan Tracey Octet that recorded the live album The Bracknell connection in November 1976:

STAN TRACEY ORCHESTRA #?				1976
Stan Tracey † piano	Dave Green bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Pete King † sax	Art Themen sax	Don Weller sax

Malcolm Griffiths
trombone

Bryan Spring
drums

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH (again)

Another lineup for Brotherhood Of Breath around May 1977:

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH #?				1977
Chris McGregor † keyboards	Johnny Dyani † bass	Harry Miller bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Marc Charig trumpet	Radu Malfatti trombone

Mike Osborne †
sax

Dudu Pukwana †
sax

Bruce Grant
flute

Louis Moholo
drums

STAN TRACEY ORCHESTRA (again)

This was the slightly different lineup of Stan Tracey Octet that recorded the live album The Salisbury suite in February 1978:

STAN TRACEY ORCHESTRA #?				1978
Stan Tracey † piano	Dave Green bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Jeff Daly sax	Art Themen sax	Don Weller sax

Malcolm Griffiths
trombone

Bryan Spring
drums

ELTON DEAN GROUP (again)

This is the Elton Dean Group around March 1978:

ELTON DEAN GROUP #?				1978
Elton Dean † sax	Harry Miller bass	Keith Tippett keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Marc Charig trumpet	Nick Evans trombone

Radu Malfatti
trombone

Alan Skidmore
sax

Louis Moholo
drums

STAN TRACEY ORCHESTRA (again)

This was Stan Tracey Octet in 1979:

STAN TRACEY ORCHESTRA #?				1979
Stan Tracey † piano	Roy Babbington bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Art Themen sax	Don Weller sax	Jeff Daly sax

Malcolm Griffiths
trombone

Clark Tracey
drums

THE LONDON JAZZ COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA

And this was the lineup for The London Jazz Composers´ Orchestra around March 1980:

THE LONDON JAZZ COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA #?				1980
Barry Guy director, bass	Peter Kowald † bass	Howard Riley keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Kenny Wheeler trumpet	Dave Spence trumpet

Paul Nieman
trombone

Paul Rutherford †
trombone

Alan Tomlinson
trombone

Melvin Poore
tuba

Larry Stabbins
sax

Peter Brotzmann
sax

Evan Parker
sax

Tony Coe
sax

Trevor Watts
sax

Philipp Wachsmann
violin

Tony Oxley
drums

John Stevens †
drums

Other info on members of The London Jazz Composers Orchestra (I know up to 56 members)
Old pages (1):	Bernie Living
To be covered (54):	Derek Bailey, Conrad Bauer, Johannes Bauer, Anthony Braxton, Chris Bridges, Peter Brotzmann, Marc Charig, Jeff Clyne, Tony Coe, Jon Corbett, Marilyn Crispell, Elton Dean, Bob Downes, Paul Dunmall, Pierre Favre, Mike Gibbs, Mats Gustafsson, Barry Guy, Dick Hart, Robin Hayward, Dave Holdsworth, Dave Holland, Per Ake Holmlander, Karl Jenkins, Peter Kowald,... up to 54 musicians.

DUDU PUKWANA GROUP

In January 1981, Dudu Pukwana assembles a group for recording live his album Sounds Zila:

DUDU PUKWANA GROUP #?				Jan 81
Dudu Pukwana † sax	Peggy Phango vocals	Mark Wood guitar	Eric Richards bass	Errol Clarke piano	Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn

Dave DeFries
trumpet, flugelhorn

Smiley De Jones
percussion

Churchill Jolobe
drums

The album also features guest appearances by: Pinese Saul (vocals), Ernest Mothle (bass), Peter Segona (trumpet), Phil Kember (trombone), George Lee (sax, flute), and backing vocals by Linda Conco, Tiny Conco and Sonia Matabane.

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH (again)

This was the Brotherhood Of Breath in June 1981:

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH #?				1981
Chris McGregor † piano, conductor	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Marc Charig trumpet	Dave DeFries trumpet	Peter Segone trumpet	Ray Anderson trombone

Nick Evans
trombone

Radu Malfatti
trombone

Andre Goudbeek
horns

Bruce Grant
horns

Francois Jeanneau
horns

Louis Sclavis
horns

John Tchicai †
horns

Caroline Collins
cello

Didier Levallet
bass

Ernest Mothle †
bass

Brian Abrahams
drums

Jean-Claude Montredon
drums

HARRY BECKETT GROUP (again)

This was the Harry Beckett Trio around April 1982:

HARRY BECKETT GROUP #?	Apr 82
Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Harry Miller bass	Louis Moholo drums

DUDU PUKWANA GROUP (again)

This was the lineup for Dudu Pukwana´s Zila in June-July 1983:

DUDU PUKWANA GROUP #?				1983
Dudu Pukwana † sax	Pinise Saul vocals	Paul Gamblin guitar	Eric Richards bass	Django Bates keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn

Thebe Lipere
percussion, vocals

Churchill Jolobe
drums

A live album appeared with this lineup, Life in Bracknell & Willisau.

Other info on members of Dudu Pukwana Group (I know up to 21 members)
To be covered (11):	Django Bates, Terry Day, Smiley De Jones, Dave DeFries, Nick Evans, Catherine Finnis, Evan Parker, Dudu Pukwana, John Stevens, Annie Whitehead, Mark Wood
Not enough info (9):	Errol Clarke, Paul Gamblin, Churchill Jolobe, Thebe Lipere, Peggy Phango, Lucky Ranku, Eric Richards, Pinise Saul, Nick Stephens

STAN TRACEY ORCHESTRA (again)

In July 1983, Stan Tracey reunited several of his bands (quartet, sextet, octet) to play a special anniversary concert, that was finally released as Now. This was the Stan Tracey Octet:

STAN TRACEY ORCHESTRA #?				1983
Stan Tracey † piano	Roy Babbington bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Art Themen sax	Pete King † sax	Don Weller sax

Malcolm Griffiths
trombone

Clark Tracey
drums

Other info on members of Stan Tracey Orchestra (I know up to 48 members)
Already covered (3):	Bill Eyden, Stan Tracey, Derek Watkins
To be covered (42):	Roy Babbington, John Barclay, Guy Barker, Pete Beachill, Dave Bishop, Alan Branscombe, Stuart Brooks, Lennie Bush, Jeff Clyne, Tony Coe, Tony Crombie, Jeff Daly, Tony Fisher, Dave Green, Malcolm Griffiths, Ian Hamer, David Horler, Pete King, Rick Laird, Mornington Lockett, Henry Lowther, Paul Nieman, Tony Oxley, Geoff Perkins, Gerard Presencer,... up to 42 musicians.
Not enough info (2):	Brandon Allen, Andy Cleyndert

ELTON DEAN GROUP (again)

This is the Elton Dean Group around April 1985:

ELTON DEAN GROUP #?			1985
Elton Dean † sax	Marcio Mattos bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Nick Evans trombone	Liam Genockey drums

CHARLIE WATTS GROUP

In December 1985, the Charlie Watts Orchestra plays a gig at Fulham Town Hall. Don't hold your breath while reading the personnel list: :)

CHARLIE WATTS GROUP #?				Dec 85
Charlie Watts drums	Gail Ann Dorsey vocals	Julie Dennis vocals	Jack Bruce cello	Ron Matthewson bass	Dave Green bass

Stan Tracey †
keyboards

Jim Lawless
vibes

Bill Le Sage †
vibes

Colin Smith
trumpet

John Huckridge
trumpet

Steve Sidwell
trumpet

Harry Beckett †
trumpet

Ted Emmett
trumpet

Jimmy Deuchar †
trumpet

Dave DeFries
trumpet

Paul Rutherford †
trombone

Annie Whitehead
trombone

Chris Pyne
trombone

John Picard
trombone

Alan Skidmore
sax

Don Weller
sax

Evan Parker
sax

Bobby Wellins
sax

Danny Moss †
sax

Courtney Pine
sax

Pete King †
sax

Ray Warleigh
sax

Willie Garnett
sax

Gail Thompson
sax

Olaf Vas
flute, clarinet

John Stevens †
drums

Bill Eyden †
drums

The gig was recorded for TV, and some months later, part of the concert appeared in the live album Live at Fulham Hall (although I think the vocalists don´t appear in the tracks featured in the album).

Other info on members of Charlie Watts Group (I know up to 50 members)
Already covered (2):	Bill Eyden, Stan Tracey
To be covered (47):	Julian Arguelles, Alan Barnes, Jan Battermy, Jack Bruce, Lennie Bush, Mario Castronari, Tom Cawley, Dave DeFries, Julie Dennis, Jimmy Deuchar, Iain Dixon, Gail Ann Dorsey, Ted Emmett, Bernard Fowler, Willie Garnett, Dave Green, Mike Hough, John Huckridge, Luis Jardim, Anthony Kerr, Pete King, Jim Lawless, Bill Le Sage, Brian Lemon, Henry Lowther,... up to 47 musicians.

ELTON DEAN GROUP (again)

This is the Elton Dean Group around March 1986:

ELTON DEAN GROUP #?			1986
Elton Dean † sax	Marcio Mattos bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Paul Rutherford † trombone	Liam Genockey drums

Other info on members of Elton Dean Group (I know up to 39 members)
Already covered (1):	Ivan Zagni
To be covered (37):	Fred T Baker, Roberto Bellatalla, Tony Bianco, Marc Charig, Elton Dean, Paul Dunmall, Jim Dvorak, John Edwards, John Etheridge, Nick Evans, Mongezi Feza, Liam Genockey, Jeff Green, Mark Hewins, Phil Howard, Chris Laurence, Tony Levin, Dave MacRae, Alex Maguire, Radu Malfatti, Marcio Mattos, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Paul Nieman, Simon Picard,... up to 37 musicians.

JOHNNY DYANI GROUP

This was the Johnny Dyani Quintet in October 1986:

JOHNNY DYANI GROUP #?			Oct 86
Johnny Dyani † bass	Pierre Doerge guitar	Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	John Tchicai † sax, flute	Makaya Ntshoko drums

Other info on members of Johnny Dyani Group (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (3):	Pierre Doerge, Johnny Dyani, John Tchicai
Not enough info (1):	Makaya Ntshoko

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH (again)

New lineup for Brotherhood Of Breath around 1987:

BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH #?				1987
Chris McGregor † keyboards	Ernest Mothle † bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Dave DeFries trumpet	Claude Deppa trumpet	Annie Whitehead trombone

Fayyaz Virji
trombone

Julian Arguelles
sax

Jeff Gordon
sax

Robert Juritz
sax

Steve Williamson
sax

Thomas Dyani
percussion

Gilbert Matthews
drums

Other info on members of Brotherhood of Breath (I know up to 44 members)
To be covered (43):	Brian Abrahams, Ray Anderson, Julian Arguelles, Keith Bailey, Ronnie Beer, Chris Biscoe, Marc Charig, Caroline Collins, Lol Coxhill, Elton Dean, Dave DeFries, Claude Deppa, Johnny Dyani, Thomas Dyani, Nick Evans, Mongezi Feza, Jeff Gordon, Andre Goudbeek, Bruce Grant, Malcolm Griffiths, Francois Jeanneau, Robert Juritz, Didier Levallet, Radu Malfatti, Gilbert Matthews,... up to 43 musicians.

HARRY BECKETT / COURTNEY PINE QUINTET

In May 1987, Harry Beckett and Courtney Pine form a joint quintet:

HARRY BECKETT GROUP #?			May 87
Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Fred T Baker bass	Chris McGregor † piano	Courtney Pine sax	Clifford Jarvis † drums

They release a live album, Les jardins du casino.

DUDU PUKWANA FAST COLOUR

This was the lineup for Dudu Pukwana´s new group (called Fast Colour) in April 1988:

DUDU PUKWANA GROUP #?				1988
Dudu Pukwana † sax	Pinise Saul vocals	Nick Stephens bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Annie Whitehead trombone, vocals	Evan Parker sax

John Stevens †
drums

In August 1988, they played again, recording a live album called Antwerp 1988.

Other info on members of Dudu Pukwana Group (I know up to 21 members)
To be covered (11):	Django Bates, Terry Day, Smiley De Jones, Dave DeFries, Nick Evans, Catherine Finnis, Evan Parker, Dudu Pukwana, John Stevens, Annie Whitehead, Mark Wood
Not enough info (9):	Errol Clarke, Paul Gamblin, Churchill Jolobe, Thebe Lipere, Peggy Phango, Lucky Ranku, Eric Richards, Pinise Saul, Nick Stephens

JAZZ WARRIORS

A very interesting combo. This was their lineup around October 1988:

JAZZ WARRIORS #?				1988
Cleveland Watkiss vocals	Alan Weeks guitar	Gary Crosby bass	Ike Leo bass	Adrian Reid keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet

Claude Deppa
trumpet

Colin Graham
trumpet

Fayyaz Virji
trombone

Robin Walker
trombone

Courtney Pine
sax

Brian Edwards
sax

Jeff Gordon
sax

Michael Rose
sax

Glen Williams
sax

Rowland Sutherland
flute

Andy Grappy
tuba

Patrick Cameron
percussion

Orphy Robinson
percussion

Other info on members of Jazz Warriors (I know up to 21 members)
To be covered (10):	Ray Carless, Claude Deppa, Jeff Gordon, Colin Graham, Andy Grappy, Courtney Pine, Orphy Robinson, Fayyaz Virji, Cleveland Watkiss, Glen Williams
Not enough info (10):	Patrick Cameron, Gary Crosby, Brian Edwards, Tony Kofi, Ike Leo, Adrian Reid, Michael Rose, Rowland Sutherland, Robin Walker, Alan Weeks

ANGLO ITALIAN QUARTET

This is a quartet formed by Beckett and Dean (from the British part) with Fazio and Sordini (from the Italian part):

ANGLO ITALIAN QUARTET #?		1990
Enrico Fazio bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Elton Dean † sax	Fiorenzo Sordini drums

Other info on members of Anglo Italian Quartet (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (1):	Elton Dean
Not enough info (2):	Enrico Fazio, Fiorenzo Sordini

PIERRE DOERGE NEW JUNGLE ORCHESTRA

In July 1990, Pierre Doerge records a live album with his band, called New Jungle Orchestra, with these musicians:

PIERRE DOERGE GROUP #				Jul 90
Pierre Doerge guitar	Harrison Bankhead bass	Irene Becker keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet	John Tchicai † sax	Jesper Zeuthen sax, clarinet, flute

Hamid Drake
drums

Other info on members of Pierre Doerge Group (I know up to 16 members)
To be covered (4):	Pierre Doerge, Hamid Drake, Herb Robertson, John Tchicai
Not enough info (11):	Kenneth Agerholm, Martin Andersen, Thommy Andersson, Anders Banke, Harrison Bankhead, Irene Becker, Morten Carlsen, Gunnar Halle, Jacob Mygind, Ayi Solomon, Jesper Zeuthen

FULL MONTE

The original quartet of Full Monte was augmented for a series of concerts featuring ´guest trumpet players´ with the improvising quartet. They asked great players to appear with the band, such as Harry Beckett, Dick Pearce or Henry Lowther:

FULL MONTE #?				?
Brian Godding guitar	Marcio Mattos bass	Chris Biscoe sax	Tony Marsh † drums	+	Harry Beckett † trumpet, guest

Henry Lowther
trumpet, guest

Dick Pearce
trumpet, guest

Other info on members of Full Monte (I know up to 4 members)
Already covered (1):	Brian Godding
To be covered (3):	Chris Biscoe, Tony Marsh, Marcio Mattos

RUDE

Rude was a band formed by four superb players:

RUDE #?		?
Ian Maidman bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Annie Whitehead trombone	Liam Genockey drums

I don´t have info about the period where this band was active. Can someone help me, please? They also toured under the leadership of Annie Whitehead.

HARRY BECKETT GROUP (again)

In August 1997, Harry Beckett performed in Oakland, California, a sort of tribute to Johnny Dyani:

HARRY BECKETT GROUP #?			Aug 97
Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Pierre Doerge guitar	Art Davis bass	John Tchicai † sax	Gilbert Matthews drums

The show was probably recorded for a possible release.

This was Harry Beckett Group that recorded the live album Before and after in November 1999:

HARRY BECKETT GROUP #?			1999-2000
Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Fred T Baker bass	Alastair Gavin keyboards	Chris Biscoe sax	Tony Marsh † drums

They kept on playing together during part of year 2000.

MAL WALDRON GROUP

In July 2000, Mal Waldron and Jeanne Lee played a concert in Vienna with the Orchestre National de Jazz, directed by Didier Levallet, with this lineup:

MAL WALDRON GROUP #?				2000
Mal Waldron † piano	Jeanne Lee † vocals	Didier Levallet bass, director	Serge Lazarevitch guitar	Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Michel Feugere trumpet, flugelhorn

Nicolas Folmer
trumpet, flugelhorn

Lionel Surin
french horn

Chris Biscoe
horns

Frederic Couderc
horns

Richard Foy
sax, clarinet

Jean-Remi Guedon
sax

Phil Abraham
trombone

Yves Robert
trombone

Ramon Lopez
percussion

Francois Laizeau
drums

Other info on members of Mal Waldron Group (I know up to 20 members)
To be covered (10):	Chris Biscoe, Ed Blackwell, Francois Laizeau, Jeanne Lee, Didier Levallet, Ramon Lopez, Branford Marsalis, Sam Rivers, Mal Waldron, Reggie Workman
Not enough info (9):	Phil Abraham, Frederic Couderc, Michel Feugere, Nicolas Folmer, Richard Foy, Jean-Remi Guedon, Serge Lazarevitch, Yves Robert, Lionel Surin

ROBERT WYATT BAND

This is a very special band assembled to play for Robert Wyatt around October 2000, comprising some of his friends and mates:

ROBERT WYATT BAND #?				2000
Julie Tippett vocals	Phil Manzanera guitar	Steve Lamb bass	Ian Maidman bass	Janette Mason keyboards	Harry Beckett † trumpet

Annie Whitehead
trombone

Lol Coxhill †
sax

George Khan
sax

Liam Genockey
drums

Other info on members of Robert Wyatt Band (I know up to 13 members)
Already covered (1):	Francis Monkman
To be covered (10):	Lol Coxhill, Liam Genockey, Steve Lamb, Ian Maidman, Phil Manzanera, Janette Mason, Julie Tippett, Annie Whitehead, Neville Whitehead, Robert Wyatt
Not enough info (1):	George Kahn

HARRY BECKETT GROUP (again)

This was Harry Beckett Group around January 2002:

HARRY BECKETT GROUP #?			2002
Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Fred T Baker bass	Liam Noble keyboards	Chris Biscoe sax	Tony Marsh † drums

LONDON IMPROVISERS ORCHESTRA

This is the London Improvisers Orchestra around May 2003:

LONDON IMPROVISERS ORCHESTRA #?				2003
Keith Rowe guitar	Dave Tucker guitar	Simon H Fell bass	David Leahy bass	Marcio Mattos bass	John Edwards bass

Steve Beresford
keyboards

Pat Thomas
keyboards

Veryan Weston
keyboards

Harry Beckett †
trumpet

Roland Ramanan
trumpet

Ian Smith
trumpet

Jacques Foschia
clarinet

John Rangecroft
clarinet

Harrison Smith
clarinet, sax

Alan Tomlinson
trombone

Robert Jarvis
trombone

Lol Coxhill †
sax

John Butcher
sax

Caroline Kraabel
sax

Adrian Northover
sax

Tom Chant
sax

Philipp Wachsmann
violin

Susanna Ferrar
violin

Sylvia Hallett
violin

Charlotte Hug
violin

Tony Marsh †
drums

Louis Moholo
drums

Mark Sanders
drums

HARRY BECKETT GROUP (again)

This was Harry Beckett Group around January February 2004:

HARRY BECKETT GROUP #?			2004
Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	Fred T Baker bass	Steve Lodder keyboards	Chris Biscoe sax	Tony Marsh † drums

In March 2004, the bassist in the Harry Beckett Group was John Edwards:

HARRY BECKETT GROUP #?			2004
Harry Beckett † trumpet, flugelhorn	John Edwards bass	Steve Lodder keyboards	Chris Biscoe sax	Tony Marsh † drums

Other info on members of Harry Beckett Group (I know up to 31 members)
Already covered (1):	Stan Tracey
Old pages (1):	Ray Russell
To be covered (28):	Fred T Baker, Chris Biscoe, Jeff Clyne, Art Davis, Pierre Doerge, John Edwards, Alastair Gavin, Clifford Jarvis, Robin Jones, Chris Laurence, Pete Lemer, Steve Lodder, Tony Marsh, Gilbert Matthews, Chris McGregor, Brian Miller, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Liam Noble, Mike Osborne, Courtney Pine, Darryl Runswick, John Stevens, Stan Sulzmann, John Taylor,... up to 28 musicians.

LONDON IMPROVISERS ORCHESTRA (again)

This is the London Improvisers Orchestra around May 2004:

LONDON IMPROVISERS ORCHESTRA #?				2004
Dave Tucker guitar	B J Cole steel guitar	Simon H Fell bass	David Leahy bass	Marcio Mattos bass	John Edwards bass

Steve Beresford
keyboards

Veryan Weston
keyboards

Harry Beckett †
trumpet

Roland Ramanan
trumpet

Jacques Foschia
clarinet

John Rangecroft
clarinet

Harrison Smith
clarinet, sax

Neil Metcalfe
flute

Catherine Pluygers
oboe

Paul Rutherford †
trombone

Alan Tomlinson
trombone

Robert Jarvis
trombone

Lol Coxhill †
sax

Evan Parker
sax

Caroline Kraabel
sax

Adrian Northover
sax

Tom Chant
sax

Adam Bohman

Philipp Wachsmann
violin

Susanna Ferrar
violin

Sylvia Hallett
violin

Charlotte Hug
violin

Orphy Robinson
percussion

Tony Marsh †
drums

Louis Moholo
drums

Terry Day
drums

RUDE (again)

Around February 2005, Jennifer Maidman replaces Ian in Rude:

RUDE #?		?
Jennifer Maidman guitar	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Annie Whitehead trombone	Liam Genockey drums

Other info on members of Rude (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (3):	Liam Genockey, Ian Maidman, Annie Whitehead
Not enough info (1):	Jennifer Maidman

LONDON IMPROVISERS ORCHESTRA (again)

This is the London Improvisers Orchestra around May 2005:

LONDON IMPROVISERS ORCHESTRA #?				2005
Dave Tucker guitar	Simon H Fell bass	David Leahy bass	Marcio Mattos bass	Joe Williamson bass	Steve Beresford keyboards

Harry Beckett †
trumpet

Roland Ramanan
trumpet

Ian Smith
trumpet

Jacques Foschia
clarinet

John Rangecroft
clarinet

Neil Metcalfe
flute

Catherine Pluygers
oboe

Paul Rutherford †
trombone

Alan Tomlinson
trombone

Robert Jarvis
trombone

Lol Coxhill †
sax

Evan Parker
sax

Caroline Kraabel
sax

Adrian Northover
sax

Philipp Wachsmann
violin

Susanna Ferrar
violin

Sylvia Hallett
violin

Christoph Irmer
violin

Barbara Meyer
cello

Anna Holmer

Chefa Alonso
percussion

Javier Carmona
percussion

Tony Marsh †
drums

Mark Sanders
drums

Other info on members of London Improvisers Orchestra (I know up to 48 members)
Old pages (1):	B J Cole
To be covered (46):	Chefa Alonso, Knut Aufermann, Steve Beresford, Alison Blunt, Adam Bohman, John Butcher, Javier Carmona, Tom Chant, Tania Chen, Lol Coxhill, Terry Day, John Edwards, Simon H Fell, Susanna Ferrar, Jacques Foschia, Sylvia Hallett, Anna Holmer, Charlotte Hug, Shabaka Hutchings, Christoph Irmer, Robert Jarvis, Caroline Kraabel, David Leahy, Tony Marsh, Marcio Mattos,... up to 46 musicians.

HATBAND

Hatband is a quartet led by Harry Beckett and Gill Alexander:

HATBAND #?		?
Phil Lee guitar	Gill Alexander bass	Harry Beckett † trumpet	Willie Garnett sax

Other info on members of Hatband (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (3):	Gill Alexander, Willie Garnett, Phil Lee

UNRELEASED PROJECTS:

Harry Beckett recorded some sessions for Joe Cocker, but they´ve never been released.

DISCOGRAPHY: (163 albums known to me - Status: In progress)

OWN ALBUMS (22 credits)

Flare up - Harry Beckett (1971)

Members: Chris Laurence, John Taylor, John Webb (RIP: Harry Beckett + Mike Osborne)
Guests: Frank Ricotti, Alan Skidmore, John Surman (RIP: Graham Collier)
Comments: Recorded in 1970.

Warm smiles - Harry Beckett (1972)

Members: Chris Laurence, John Taylor, John Webb (RIP: Harry Beckett + Mike Osborne)
Guests: Frank Ricotti
Comments: It was reissued on CD as a twofer with Themes for Fega.

Themes for Fega - Harry Beckett (1973) (LIVE)

Members: Chris Laurence, Frank Ricotti, Alan Skidmore, John Taylor, John Webb (RIP: Harry Beckett + Mike Osborne)
Comments: Live album. It was reissued on CD as a twofer with Warm smiles.

Joy unlimited - Harold Beckett (1975)

Members: Brian Miller, Darryl Runswick, Ray Russell (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: Marty David, Nigel Morris
Comments: Joy Unlimited was recorded by Harold Beckett (trumpet, flugelhorn), Ray Russell (guitar), Daryl Runswick (bass), Brian Miller (keyboards), Marty David (percussion) and Nigel Morris (drums).

Memories of Bacares - Harry Beckett´s Joy Unlimited (1976) (LIVE)

Members: Robin Jones, Brian Miller, Darryl Runswick, Ray Russell, John Webb (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Comments: Recorded live in November 1975.

Got it made - Harry Beckett´s Joy Unlimited (1977)

Members: Roy Babbington, Pete Lemer, Ray Russell (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: Alan Jackson

Pictures of you - Harry Beckett (1985)

Members: (RIP: Harry Beckett + Tony Marsh)
Guests: Mick Hutton, Leroy Osbourne, Tim Whitehead (RIP: Elton Dean)

Bremen concert - Harry Beckett (May 1987) (LIVE)

Members: (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Passion and possession - Harry Beckett (April 1991)

Members: (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: Keith Tippett + Django Bates

Live vol II - Harry Beckett - Courtney Pine (1992) (LIVE)

Members: Courtney Pine + Fred T Baker (RIP: Harry Beckett + Clifford Jarvis, Chris McGregor)

All four one - Harry Beckett´s Flugelhorn 4+3 (1992)

Members: Fred T Baker, Alastair Gavin (RIP: Harry Beckett + Tony Marsh)
Guests: Chris Batchelor, Jon Corbett, Claude Deppa
Comments: Recorded in March 1991.

All for one - Harry Beckett (1992)

Members: Fred T Baker, Alastair Gavin (RIP: Harry Beckett + Tony Marsh)
Guests: Chris Batchelor, Claude Deppa

Images of clarity - Harry Beckett - Didier Levallet - Tony Marsh (1994)

Members: Didier Levallet (RIP: Harry Beckett, Tony Marsh)
Comments: Recorded in December 1992.

Les Jardins du casino - Harry Beckett (1995)

Members: Courtney Pine (RIP: Harry Beckett + Clifford Jarvis, Chris McGregor)
Guests: Django Bates, Jean Francois Jenny-Clark

Grandmother´s teaching - Marilyn Mazur - Harry Beckett - Chris McGregor (1995)

Members: Marilyn Mazur (RIP: Harry Beckett, Chris McGregor)
Guests: Jan Kazda (RIP: Peter Kowald)

Moon of roses - Harry Beckett - Tom Mega - Twana Rhodes (August 1995)

Members: (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Compared 2 what - Harry Beckett (1996)

Members: (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Tribute to Charles Mingus - Harry Beckett (January 2000)

Members: Fred T Baker, Chris Biscoe, Alastair Gavin (RIP: Harry Beckett + Tony Marsh)

Before and after - Harry Beckett Quintet (2001) (LIVE)

Members: Fred T Baker, Chris Biscoe, Alastair Gavin (RIP: Harry Beckett + Tony Marsh)
Comments: Recorded live in February 1999.

Arbeia - Kathy Stobart - Harry Beckett - Martin Blackwell - Harvey Weston - Tony Mann (March 2001)

Members: Harvey Weston (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: (RIP: Marion Williams)
Comments: Recorded in February & March 1978.

The Modern sound of Harry Beckett - Harry Beckett (2008)

Members: (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: Alan Glen, Orphy Robinson, Doug Wimbish (RIP: Junior Delgado)

Echoez of... - Doerge - Beckett - Mazur - Hovman ( - )

Members: Pierre Doerge, Marilyn Mazur (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Comments: Recorded in May 1990.

ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (75 credits)

Rhythm and blues at The Flamingo - Georgie Fame (1964) (LIVE)

Members: Georgie Fame + Mick Eve, Colin Green, Tex Makins, Chris Pyne, Frank Ricotti, Alan Skidmore, John Warren (RIP: Harry Beckett, Red Reece)

Deep dark blue centre - The Graham Collier Septet (January 1967)

Members: Mike Gibbs, Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett)
Guests: Phil Lee
Comments: First album by Graham Collier. Kenny Wheeler and Harry Beckett alternate in trumpet and flugelhorn (3 tracks each one).

Le Dejeuner sur l´herbe - New Jazz Orchestra (1968)

Members: Jack Bruce, Dave Gelly, Mike Gibbs, Jon Hiseman, John Mumford, Frank Ricotti, Barbara Thompson (RIP: Neil Ardley, Harry Beckett, Ian Carr, Dick Heckstall-Smith)
Guests: Henry Lowther, Tony Russell (RIP: Derek Wadsworth, Derek Watkins)

John Surman - John Surman (1968)

Members: John Surman (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mike Osborne)
Guests: Malcolm Griffiths, Dave Holland, Alan Jackson, Harry Miller, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Paul Rutherford)

Down another road - Graham Collier Sextet (1969)

Members: Nick Evans, Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, Stan Sulzmann (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett)
Comments: Recorded during 2 days in March 1969.

Dragon hill - Ray Russell Quartet (1969)

Members: Ray Russell + Ron Matthewson, Alan Rushton (RIP: Harry Beckett, Royston Fry)
Guests: Lyn Dobson, Nick Evans, Bud Parkes
Comments: Dragon hill is credited to Ray Russell Quartet, recorded in 1969 and comprising: Ray Russell (guitar), Ron Matthewson (bass), Royston Fry (keyboards), Alan Rushton (drums). Other musicians appearing on the album are: Harry Beckett (trumpet), Bud Parkes (trumpet) Lyn Dobson (sax), Nick Evans (trombone).

Jazz in Britain ´68-´69 - John Surman - Alan Skidmore - Tony Oxley (1969)

Members: Tony Oxley, Alan Skidmore, John Surman (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mike Osborne)
Guests: Malcolm Griffiths, Alan Jackson, Harry Miller, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler

Anglo sax - John Surman (1969)

Members: John Surman (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mike Osborne)
Guests: Malcolm Griffiths, Dave Holland, Harry Miller, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Al Jackson, Paul Rutherford)
Technical: Bill Price

Halfbreed - Keef Hartley Band (March 1969)

Members: Miller Anderson, Ian Cruickshank, Lyn Dobson, Henry Lowther, Chris Mercer (RIP: Keef Hartley + Harry Beckett, Dino Dines, Gary Thain)
Guests: John Mayall
Producer: Neil Slaven
Technical: Paschal Byrne, Derek Varnals
Comments: In Halfbreed, there's a horn section to enrich their sound (mainly Hartley former bandmates in John Mayall band): Henry Lowther (trumpet, violin), Harry Beckett (trumpet), Lyn Dobson (tenor sax, flute), Chris Mercer (tenor sax). CD reissue by Deram contains 1 bonus track.

The Battle of North West Six - Keef Hartley Band (November 1969)

Members: Miller Anderson, Ian Cruickshank, Mike Davis, Lyn Dobson, Jimmy Jewell, Henry Lowther, Chris Mercer, Barbara Thompson, Mick Weaver (RIP: Keef Hartley + Harry Beckett, Gary Thain)
Guests: Mick Taylor + Ray Warleigh
Producer: Neil Slaven
Technical: Paschal Byrne, John Punter, Derek Varnals
Comments: The battle of North West Six is their second album. It was still recorded with Spit James in the band, with contributions from Mick Taylor (The Rolling Stones) guesting on guitar on one track. Plus Mike Davis (trumpet), Harry Beckett (trumpet, flugelhorn), Lynn Dobson (tenor saxophone, flute), Chris Mercer (tenor saxophone), Barbara Thompson (baritone saxophone, flute) and Ray Warleigh (flute).
My opinion: Another superb album.

Songs for my father - Graham Collier (1970)

Members: Tony Roberts, Alan Skidmore, Bob Sydor, Alan Wakeman, John Webb (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett, Derek Wadsworth)
Guests: Phil Lee, John Taylor
Comments: Recorded in 1970.

Rock Workshop - Rock Workshop (1970)

Members: Bob Downes, Robin Jones, Bud Parkes, Tony Roberts, Darryl Runswick, Alan Rushton, Ray Russell (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: Alan Greed, Brian Miller (RIP: Alex Harvey, Derek Wadsworth)
Comments: Recorded in April 1970. CD reissue contains 6 bonus tracks.

Rites and rituals - Ray Russell (1970)

Members: Ray Russell + Tony Roberts, Darryl Runswick, Alan Rushton (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: Nick Evans
Producer: (RIP: Fritz Fryer)
Technical: Martin Birch
Comments: Rites and rituals was recorded in August 1970 by Ray Russell (guitar), Daryl Runswick (bass), Tony Roberts (sax, flute), Harry Beckett (trumpet), Nick Evans (trombone) and Alan Rushton (drums).

How many clouds can you see? - John Surman (1970)

Members: John Surman + Barre Phillips, Alan Skidmore (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mike Osborne)
Guests: Malcolm Griffiths, Dave Holdsworth, Alan Jackson, Harry Miller, Tony Oxley, Chris Pyne, John Taylor, John Warren
Technical: David Grinsted, Bill Price

CCS - CCS (May 1970)

Members: Greg Bowen, John Cameron, Tony Carr, Tony Coe, Les Condon, Bob Efford, Tony Fisher, Herbie Flowers, Bill Geldard, Spike Heatley, Jim Lawless, Henry Lowther, Alan Parker, Brian Perrin, Neil Sanders, Ray Warleigh, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett, Pete King, Alexis Korner, Bill Le Sage, Don Lusher, John Marshall, Barry Morgan, Danny Moss, Ronnie Ross, Peter Thorup)
Guests: (RIP: Harold McNair)
Producer: (RIP: Mickie Most)

Chris McGregor´s Brotherhood of Breath - Chris McGregor´s Brotherhood of Breath (October 1970)

Members: Ronnie Beer, Marc Charig, Nick Evans, Malcolm Griffiths, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Alan Skidmore, John Surman (RIP: Chris McGregor + Harry Beckett, Mongezi Feza, Mike Osborne, Dudu Pukwana)
Producer: Joe Boyd
Technical: Dennis Blackham

Brotherhood Of Breath - Brotherhood Of Breath (1971)

Members: Ronnie Beer, Marc Charig, Nick Evans, Malcolm Griffiths, Harry Miller, Alan Skidmore, John Surman (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mongezi Feza, Chris McGregor, Mike Osborne, Dudu Pukwana)
Producer: Joe Boyd

Solar plexus - Ian Carr with Nucleus (1971)

Members: Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, Ron Matthewson, Tony Roberts, Brian Smith, Chris Spedding, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Ian Carr + Harry Beckett, Jeff Clyne)
Guests: Chris Karan
Comments: Recorded during two days in December 1970.

Mosaics - Graham Collier (1971) (LIVE)

Members: Geoff Castle, Bob Sydor, Alan Wakeman, John Webb (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett)
Comments: Recorded live in December 1970.

The Very last time - Rock Workshop (1971)

Members: Bob Downes, Bud Parkes, Tony Roberts, Darryl Runswick, Alan Rushton, Ray Russell (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: Alan Greed, Brian Miller + Tony Uter, Phil Wainman (RIP: Alex Harvey, Derek Wadsworth)
Comments: CD reissue contains 8 bonus tracks (some with Alex Harvey on vocals, and others are live tracks).

June 11th 1971 - Live at the ICA - Ray Russell (1971) (LIVE)

Members: Ray Russell + Tony Roberts, Darryl Runswick, Alan Rushton (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Comments: June 11th 1971 - live at the ICA is a live album with: Ray Russell (guitar), Daryl Runswick (bass), Tony Roberts (sax, flute), Harry Beckett (trumpet), Alan Rushton (drums). There´s a CD reissue as Live at The ICA / Retrospective with a 2nd disc of unreleased material.

Tales of the Algonquin - John Surman / John Warren (1971)

Members: John Surman, John Warren + Stu Martin, Barre Phillips, Alan Skidmore (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mike Osborne)
Guests: Martin Drover, Malcolm Griffiths, Eddie Harvey, Alan Jackson, Harry Miller, Stan Sulzmann, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler
Comments: Recorded in April 1971.

Conflagration - The Trio (1971)

Members: John Surman + John Marshall, Stu Martin, Barre Phillips, Alan Skidmore (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mike Osborne)
Guests: Marc Charig, Chick Corea, Nick Evans, Malcolm Griffiths, Dave Holland, Stan Sulzmann, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler

Metropolis - Mike Westbrook Orchestra (1971)

Members: Mike Westbrook + Gary Boyle, Malcolm Griffiths, Alan Jackson, George Khan, Harry Miller, Alan Skidmore (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mike Osborne, Paul Rutherford)
Guests: Nigel Carter, Dave Holdsworth, Chris Laurence, Henry Lowther, John Marshall, Paul Nieman, Geoff Perkins, John Taylor, Ray Warleigh, John Warren, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone (RIP: Derek Wadsworth)
Producer: Fiachra Trench
Comments: Recorded in August 1971.

Little big band - Keef Hartley Band (October 1971)

Members: Danny Allmark, Miller Anderson, Derek Austin, Mike Davis, Lyn Dobson, Martin Drover, Henry Lowther, Chris Mercer, Terry Noonan, Michael Rosen, Ingrid Thomas, Barbara Thompson, Roger Wade, Pete York (RIP: Keef Hartley + Harry Beckett, Gary Thain, Derek Wadsworth)
Producer: Neil Slaven
Technical: Roy Thomas Baker, Paschal Byrne

Symphony of Amaranths - Neil Ardley (1972)

Members: Dave Gelly, Dick Hart, Jon Hiseman, Don Rendell, Frank Ricotti (RIP: Neil Ardley + Harry Beckett, Ian Carr, Dick Heckstall-Smith)
Guests: Alan Branscombe, Nigel Carter, Karl Jenkins, Chris Laurence, Henry Lowther (RIP: Jeff Clyne, Ray Premru, Stan Tracey, Derek Wadsworth, Derek Watkins)

Brotherhood - Brotherhood Of Breath (1972)

Members: Marc Charig, Nick Evans, Malcolm Griffiths, Harry Miller, Alan Skidmore (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mongezi Feza, Chris McGregor, Mike Osborne, Dudu Pukwana, Gary Windo)

Belladonna - Ian Carr (1972)

Members: Roy Babbington, Allan Holdsworth, Dave MacRae, Brian Smith, Clive Thacker, Trevor Tomkins (RIP: Gordon Beck, Harry Beckett, Ian Carr)

CCS II - CCS (1972)

Members: Greg Bowen, John Cameron, Tony Carr, Tony Coe, Les Condon, Bob Efford, Tony Fisher, Bill Geldard, Spike Heatley, Jim Lawless, Henry Lowther, Alan Parker, Brian Perrin, Neil Sanders, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett, Pete King, Alexis Korner, Bill Le Sage, Don Lusher, John Marshall, Barry Morgan, Danny Moss, Ronnie Ross, Peter Thorup)
Guests: (RIP: Harold McNair)
Producer: (RIP: Mickie Most)

The Running Man - Running Man (1972)

Members: Alan Greed, Alan Rushton, Ray Russell (RIP: Harry Beckett, Gary Windo)

The Best band in the land - CCS (1973)

Members: Greg Bowen, John Cameron, Tony Carr, Tony Coe, Les Condon, Bob Efford, Tony Fisher, Herbie Flowers, Bill Geldard, Spike Heatley, Jim Lawless, Henry Lowther, Alan Parker, Brian Perrin, Neil Sanders, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett, Pete King, Alexis Korner, Bill Le Sage, Don Lusher, John Marshall, Barry Morgan, Danny Moss, Ronnie Ross, Peter Thorup)
Guests: (RIP: Harold McNair)
Producer: (RIP: Mickie Most)
Technical: Mike Bobak
Comments: Third album by the band, recorded January to May 1973. CD reissue contains 3 bonus tracks recorded in 1973 and 1974.

Secret asylum - Ray Russell (1973)

Members: Ray Russell + Darryl Runswick, Alan Rushton (RIP: Harry Beckett, Gary Windo)
Comments: Secret asylum was recorded in 1973 by Ray Russell (guitar), Daryl Runswick (bass), Gary Windo (sax), Harry Beckett (trumpet) and Alan Rushton (drums).

Darius - Graham Collier (1974)

Members: Geoff Castle, Ted Speight, John Webb (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett, Derek Wadsworth)
Comments: Recorded in March 1974.

Live at Willisau - Chris McGregor´s Brotherhood of Breath (1974) (LIVE)

Members: Marc Charig, Nick Evans, Radu Malfatti, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Evan Parker (RIP: Chris McGregor + Harry Beckett, Mongezi Feza, Dudu Pukwana, Gary Windo)
Comments: Live album. CD reissue contains 5 bonus tracks.

Midnight blue - Graham Collier Music (1975)

Members: Tony Roberts, Alan Skidmore, Ted Speight, Bob Sydor, Alan Wakeman, John Webb (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett, Derek Wadsworth)
Guests: Phil Lee, Brian Smith, John Taylor
Comments: Recorded in one day in February 1975.

New conditions - Graham Collier Music (1976)

Members: Malcolm Griffiths, Henry Lowther, Ted Speight, Art Themen, Alan Wakeman, John Webb (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett)
Comments: Recorded in June 1976.

Symphony of scorpions - Graham Collier Music (1977) (LIVE)

Members: Malcolm Griffiths, Henry Lowther, John Marshall, Tony Roberts, Ted Speight, Art Themen, John Webb (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett)
Producer: Mike Jarvis
Comments: Recorded live in 1976.

Progression - Brotherhood Of Breath (1978)

Members: Marc Charig, Bruce Grant, Radu Malfatti, Harry Miller, Evan Parker (RIP: Harry Beckett, Johnny Dyani, Chris McGregor, Mike Osborne, Dudu Pukwana)

Happy daze - Elton Dean´s Ninesense (1978)

Members: Marc Charig, Nick Evans, Radu Malfatti, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Alan Skidmore, Keith Tippett (RIP: Elton Dean + Harry Beckett)

Procession - Chris McGregor´s Brotherhood of Breath (1978) (LIVE)

Members: Marc Charig, Bruce Grant, Radu Malfatti, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Evan Parker (RIP: Chris McGregor + Harry Beckett, Johnny Dyani, Mike Osborne, Dudu Pukwana)

England my England - Alan Price (1978)

Members: Alan Price + Tony Carr, John Gordon, Pete Kirtley, Don Weller (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: Ian Byron, Jim Mullen, John Perry
Comments: The album was released in the States with the new title Lucky day.

Stringer - Barry Guy - London Jazz Composers Orchestra (1980)

Members: Barry Guy + Peter Brotzmann, Tony Coe, Paul Nieman, Tony Oxley, Evan Parker, Melvin Poore, Howard Riley, Dave Spence, Larry Stabbins, Alan Tomlinson, Philipp Wachsmann, Trevor Watts, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett, Peter Kowald, Paul Rutherford, John Stevens)
Comments: Reissued on CD with the title Study II / Stringer, with a new, long additional track.

Nothing can stop us - Robert Wyatt (1983)

Members: Robert Wyatt (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: Bill McCormick + Frank Roberts

Even the moon is dancing - Pierre Doerge & New Jungle Orchestra (1985)

Members: Pierre Doerge (RIP: Harry Beckett, John Tchicai)
Guests: Marilyn Mazur (RIP: Johnny Dyani)
Comments: Recorded in July 1985. CD reissue contains 2 bonus tracks.

Angolian cry - Johnny Dyani Quartet (1985)

Members: (RIP: Johnny Dyani + Harry Beckett, John Tchicai)
Guests: Billy Hart

Live Fulham Town Hall - The Charlie Watts Orchestra (March 1986) (LIVE)

Members: Charlie Watts + Jack Bruce, Dave DeFries, Ted Emmett, Willie Garnett, Dave Green, John Huckridge, Jim Lawless, Ron Matthewson, Evan Parker, John Picard, Courtney Pine, Chris Pyne, Steve Sidwell, Alan Skidmore, Colin Smith, Gail Thompson, Olaf Vas, Ray Warleigh, Don Weller, Bobby Wellins, Annie Whitehead (RIP: Harry Beckett, Jimmy Deuchar, Bill Eyden, Pete King, Bill Le Sage, Danny Moss, Paul Rutherford, John Stevens, Stan Tracey)
Technical: Keith Grant
Comments: Recorded live in March 1986.

Johnny lives - Pierre Doerge & New Jungle Orchestra (1987)

Members: Pierre Doerge + Hamid Drake (RIP: Harry Beckett, John Tchicai)
Guests: Thomas Dyani + Marilyn Mazur
Technical: (RIP: Flemming Rasmussen)
Comments: Recorded in April 1987.

Country cooking - Chris McGregor Brotherhood Of Breath (1988)

Members: Julian Arguelles, Chris Biscoe, Dave DeFries, Claude Deppa, Jeff Gordon, Robert Juritz, Gilbert Matthews, Fayyaz Virji, Annie Whitehead, Steve Williamson (RIP: Chris McGregor + Harry Beckett, Ernest Mothle)
Producer: Joe Boyd
Technical: John Timperley
Comments: Recorded in 1988.

Mr Smoothie Put it right - Anglo Italian Quartet (1990)

Members: (RIP: Harry Beckett, Elton Dean)

The Jazzpar prize - Pierre Doerge´s New Jungle Orchestra featuring David Murray (1991)

Members: Pierre Doerge (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Comments: Recorded in March 1991.

Karawane - Pierre Doerge & New Jungle Orchestra (1992)

Members: Pierre Doerge (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Comments: Recorded in May 1992.

The Memorial concert - Chris McGregor´s Brotherhood Of Breath (1994) (LIVE)

Members: Julian Arguelles, Dave DeFries, Thomas Dyani, Robert Juritz, Gilbert Matthews, Annie Whitehead, Steve Williamson (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Guests: Darryl Lee Que, Paul Taylor

This is... Rude - Annie Whitehead (1994)

Members: Liam Genockey, Ian Maidman, Annie Whitehead (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Not foolish, not wise - Keef Hartley Band (1999) (LIVE)

Members: Danny Allmark, Miller Anderson, Derek Austin, Dave Caswell, Ian Cruickshank, Mike Davis, Lyn Dobson, Martin Drover, Henry Lowther, Junior Marvin, Chris Mercer, Nick Newell, Terry Noonan, Michael Rosen, Ingrid Thomas, Barbara Thompson, Roger Wade, Pete Wingfield, Pete York (RIP: Keef Hartley + Harry Beckett, Dino Dines, Gary Thain, Derek Wadsworth)
Producer: Neil Slaven
Comments: In 1999 it has been released a new live album by the band. Not foolish, not wise comprises old live recordings, plus some studio tracks, recorded from 1968 to 1972. Sadly, it doesn't include any info about the musicians involved, so we just can´t but guess who appears there.

Live at the ICA / Retrospective - Ray Russell (2000)

Members: Ray Russell + Pete Lemer, Ron Matthewson, Brian Miller, Tony Roberts, Darryl Runswick, Alan Rushton (RIP: Harry Beckett, Gary Windo)
Comments: Live at the ICA / Retrospective is the CD reissue of June 11th 1971 - live at the ICA. But that's not all. While the 1st CD is the original live concert, the 2nd CD shows unreleased live and studio material recorded from 1968 to 1978. Other musicians appearing in the bonus tracks Ron Matthewson (bass), Pete Lemer (keyboards), Brian Miller (keyboards), Gary Windo (sax).

The Hearing continues... - London Improvisers Orchestra (2001)

Members: Knut Aufermann, Steve Beresford, Adam Bohman, John Butcher, Tom Chant, Nigel Coombes, Terry Day, John Edwards, Simon H Fell, Jacques Foschia, Charlotte Hug, Robert Jarvis, Caroline Kraabel, David Leahy, Marcio Mattos, Neil Metcalfe, Louis Moholo, Adrian Northover, Evan Parker, John Rangecroft, Orphy Robinson, Mark Sanders, Harrison Smith, Ian Smith, Pat Thomas, Alan Tomlinson, Philipp Wachsmann, Veryan Weston (RIP: Harry Beckett, Tony Marsh)

Travelling somewhere - Chris McGregor´s Brotherhood of Breath (2001)

Members: Marc Charig, Nick Evans, Malcolm Griffiths, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Evan Parker (RIP: Chris McGregor + Harry Beckett, Mongezi Feza, Mike Osborne, Dudu Pukwana, Gary Windo)

Freedom of the city 2002 - London Improvisers Orchestra (2003)

Members: Knut Aufermann, Steve Beresford, Adam Bohman, John Butcher, Tom Chant, Terry Day, John Edwards, Simon H Fell, Susanna Ferrar, Jacques Foschia, Sylvia Hallett, Charlotte Hug, Robert Jarvis, Caroline Kraabel, David Leahy, Marcio Mattos, Neil Metcalfe, Louis Moholo, Borre Molstad, Adrian Northover, Evan Parker, Roland Ramanan, John Rangecroft, Orphy Robinson, Mark Sanders, Harrison Smith, Ian Smith, Pat Thomas, Philipp Wachsmann, Veryan Weston (RIP: Harry Beckett, Lol Coxhill, Tony Marsh, Paul Rutherford)

Bremen to Bridgwater - Brotherhood of Breath (2004)

Members: Keith Bailey, Marc Charig, Nick Evans, Bruce Grant, Malcolm Griffiths, Radu Malfatti, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Evan Parker, Alan Skidmore (RIP: Chris McGregor + Harry Beckett, Elton Dean, Mongezi Feza, Mike Osborne, Dudu Pukwana, Gary Windo)

Freedom of the city 2003-4 - London Improvisers Orchestra (2004) (LIVE)

Members: Steve Beresford, Adam Bohman, John Butcher, Tom Chant, B J Cole, Terry Day, John Edwards, Simon H Fell, Susanna Ferrar, Jacques Foschia, Sylvia Hallett, Charlotte Hug, Robert Jarvis, Caroline Kraabel, David Leahy, Marcio Mattos, Neil Metcalfe, Louis Moholo, Adrian Northover, Evan Parker, Catherine Pluygers, Roland Ramanan, John Rangecroft, Orphy Robinson, Keith Rowe, Mark Sanders, Harrison Smith, Ian Smith, Pat Thomas, Alan Tomlinson, Dave Tucker, Philipp Wachsmann, Veryan Weston (RIP: Harry Beckett, Lol Coxhill, Tony Marsh, Paul Rutherford)

Workpoints - Graham Collier (2005) (LIVE)

Members: Mike Gibbs, Karl Jenkins, Henry Lowther, John Marshall, John Mumford, Frank Ricotti, Ted Speight, John Surman, Art Themen, John Webb, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett)
Comments: Double live CD containing two different concerts: one from March 1968, and the other one from August 1975.

Freedom of the city 2005 - VVAA (London Improvisers Orchestra) (2005) (LIVE)

Members: Chefa Alonso, Steve Beresford, Javier Carmona, John Edwards, Simon H Fell, Susanna Ferrar, Jacques Foschia, Sylvia Hallett, Anna Holmer, Christoph Irmer, Robert Jarvis, Caroline Kraabel, David Leahy, Marcio Mattos, Neil Metcalfe, Barbara Meyer, Adrian Northover, Evan Parker, Catherine Pluygers, Roland Ramanan, John Rangecroft, Mark Sanders, Ian Smith, Alan Tomlinson, Dave Tucker, Philipp Wachsmann, Veryan Weston, Joe Williamson (RIP: Harry Beckett, Lol Coxhill, Tony Marsh, Paul Rutherford)
Guests: Alan Wilkinson

Camden ´70 - Neil Ardley´s New Jazz Orchestra (July 2008) (LIVE)

Members: Dave Gelly, Mike Gibbs, Dave Greenslade, Dick Hart, Jon Hiseman, Tony Reeves, Barbara Thompson (RIP: Neil Ardley + Harry Beckett, Dick Heckstall-Smith)
Guests: Clem Clempson + Nigel Carter, Mike Davis, Henry Lowther (RIP: Derek Wadsworth)
Comments: Recorded live in May 1970, when the New Jazz Orchestra was touring supporting Colosseum. That´s why the complete Colosseum lineup (including Clem Clempson and Dave Greenslade) appear here.

Directing 14 Jackson Pollocks - Graham Collier (May 2009)

Members: Chris Biscoe, John Marshall, Oren Marshall, Ted Speight, Art Themen, Steve Waterman (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett)
Guests: Trevor Tomkins, Fayyaz Virji (RIP: Jeff Clyne)

Welcomet - Elton Dean Quintet ( - ) (LIVE)

Members: Liam Genockey, Marcio Mattos (RIP: Elton Dean + Harry Beckett, Paul Rutherford)

Live in Chicago - Pierre Doerge & New Jungle Orchestra ( - )

Members: Pierre Doerge + Hamid Drake (RIP: Harry Beckett, John Tchicai)

Different places, different bananas - Pierre Doerge & New Jungle Orchestra ( - )

Members: Pierre Doerge (RIP: Harry Beckett, John Tchicai)
Guests: Thomas Dyani
Comments: Recorded in November 1988.

ODE - Barry Guy - London Jazz Composers Orchestra ( - ) (LIVE)

Members: Barry Guy + Marc Charig, Bob Downes, Mike Gibbs, Dick Hart, Dave Holdsworth, Karl Jenkins, Chris Laurence, Bernie Living, Paul Lytton, Paul Nieman, Buxton Orr, Tony Oxley, Evan Parker, Howard Riley, Alan Wakeman, Trevor Watts (RIP: Derek Bailey, Harry Beckett, Jeff Clyne, Mike Osborne, Paul Rutherford)
Comments: CD reissue includes 1 additional track.

Yes please - Angouleme 1981 - Chris McGregor´s Brotherhood Of Breath ( - ) (LIVE)

Members: Brian Abrahams, Marc Charig, Caroline Collins, Dave DeFries, Nick Evans, Andre Goudbeek, Bruce Grant, Francois Jeanneau, Didier Levallet, Radu Malfatti, Jean-Claude Montredon, Louis Sclavis, Peter Segone (RIP: Harry Beckett, Chris McGregor, Ernest Mothle)
Comments: Recorded live in June 1981.

The Music played on / Yield not to temptation (SINGLE) - The Night-Timers featuring Herbie Goins ( - )

Members: Mick Eve, Herbie Goins, John McLaughlin (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Comments: Recorded in October 1965.

Floating Band - Alan Price ( - )

Members: Alan Price + Denis Andre, Lyn Dobson, Hughie Flint, John Mumford, Willy Payne, Boots Slade (RIP: Harry Beckett, Derek Wadsworth)

Life in Bracknell & Willisau - Dudu Pukwana and Zila ( - ) (LIVE)

Members: Django Bates (RIP: Dudu Pukwana + Harry Beckett)
Comments: Recorded live in 2 different concerts in 1983.

The Bracknell connection - Stan Tracey Octet ( - ) (LIVE)

Members: Dave Green, Malcolm Griffiths, Bryan Spring, Art Themen, Don Weller (RIP: Stan Tracey + Harry Beckett, Pete King)
Producer: (RIP: Peter Bould, Jackie Tracey)
Comments: Recorded live in November 1976.

The Salisbury suite - Stan Tracey Octet ( - ) (LIVE)

Members: Jeff Daly, Dave Green, Malcolm Griffiths, Bryan Spring, Art Themen, Don Weller (RIP: Stan Tracey + Harry Beckett)
Producer: (RIP: Peter Bould, Jackie Tracey)
Comments: Recorded live in February 1978.

Now - Stan Tracey ( - ) (LIVE)

Members: Roy Babbington, Tony Coe, Malcolm Griffiths, Art Themen, Clark Tracey, Don Weller (RIP: Stan Tracey + Harry Beckett, Pete King)
Producer: (RIP: Jackie Tracey)
Comments: Special event recorded live in July 1983 to celebrate Stan Tracey´s 40 years career, playing with different configurations: alone, duo, quartet, sextet and octet.

COMPILATIONS AS A BAND MEMBER (4 credits)

Best of CCS - CCS (1976)

Members: Greg Bowen, John Cameron, Tony Carr, Tony Coe, Les Condon, Bob Efford, Tony Fisher, Herbie Flowers, Bill Geldard, Spike Heatley, Jim Lawless, Henry Lowther, Alan Parker, Brian Perrin, Neil Sanders, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett, Pete King, Alexis Korner, Bill Le Sage, Don Lusher, John Marshall, Barry Morgan, Danny Moss, Ronnie Ross, Peter Thorup)
Guests: Ron Moss (RIP: Harold McNair)
Producer: (RIP: Mickie Most)
Comments: Reissued on CD as Whole lotta love - Best of CCS.

The Day of the dead - Graham Collier (1978)

Members: Malcolm Griffiths, Henry Lowther, Ted Speight, Art Themen, Alan Wakeman (RIP: Graham Collier + Harry Beckett)
Guests: Roy Babbington, Alan Jackson
Comments: It includes two albums, Day of the dead and Triptych. CD reissue contains bonus material.

Whole lotta love - CCS (1991)

Members: Greg Bowen, John Cameron, Tony Carr, Tony Coe, Les Condon, Bob Efford, Tony Fisher, Herbie Flowers, Bill Geldard, Spike Heatley, Jim Lawless, Henry Lowther, Alan Parker, Brian Perrin, Neil Sanders, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett, Pete King, Alexis Korner, Don Lusher, John Marshall, Barry Morgan, Danny Moss, Peter Thorup)
Guests: Ron Moss (RIP: Harold McNair)

A´s B´s & rarities - CCS (2004)

Members: Greg Bowen, John Cameron, Tony Coe, Les Condon, Bob Efford, Tony Fisher, Herbie Flowers, Bill Geldard, Spike Heatley, Jim Lawless, Henry Lowther, Alan Parker, Brian Perrin, Neil Sanders, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett, Pete King, Alexis Korner, Bill Le Sage, Don Lusher, John Marshall, Barry Morgan, Danny Moss, Ronnie Ross, Peter Thorup)
Guests: (RIP: Harold McNair)
Producer: (RIP: Mickie Most)
Comments: Compilation with 2 unreleased tracks.

ALBUMS WITH BANDMATES AND FRIENDS (17 credits)

Songs for a tailor - Jack Bruce (1969)

Members: Jack Bruce + Jon Hiseman, John Marshall, Chris Spedding, Art Themen (RIP: Dick Heckstall-Smith)
Guests: Henry Lowther, John Mumford (RIP: Harry Beckett, George Harrison)
Producer: (RIP: Felix Pappalardi)
Technical: (RIP: Andy Johns)

Go radial, go Michelin (JINGLE) - Manfred Mann (1969)

Members: Manfred Mann + Craig Collinge, Steve York
Guests: Ray Russell (RIP: Harry Beckett + Derek Wadsworth)
Comments: This was a rare track originally distributed only to Michelin dealers in 1969. Written by Manfred Mann and Mike Hugg. Arranged by Derek Wadsworth. Musicians include Ray Russell (guitar), Steve York (bass), Harry Beckett (flugelhorn), Craig Collinge (drums).

Daughter of time - Colosseum (1970)

Members: Louis Cennamo, Mark Clarke, Clem Clempson, Chris Farlowe, Dave Greenslade, Jon Hiseman, Barbara Thompson (RIP: Dick Heckstall-Smith)
Guests: (RIP: Neil Ardley, Harry Beckett, Derek Wadsworth + Jack Rothstein)
Producer: (RIP: Gerry Bron)
Technical: Simon Heyworth, Roger Wake

Electric city - Bob Downes Open Music (1970)

Members: Bob Downes + Harry Miller, Darryl Runswick
Guests: Ray Russell + Dave Brooks, Nigel Carter, Clem Cattini, Don Fay, Herbie Flowers, Robin Jones, Bud Parkes, Alan Rushton, Chris Spedding, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett + Ian Carr)
Technical: Roger Wake
Comments: Electric city, credited to Bob Downes Open Music, was recorded in 1970 and it features an stellar lineup: Chris Spedding (guitar), Ray Russell (guitar), Herbie Flowers (bass), Daryl Runswick (bass), Harry Miller (bass), Dave Brooks (sax), Nigel Carter (trumpet), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet), Bud Parkes (trumpet), Harry Beckett (trumpet), Ian Carr (trumpet), Don Fay (sax), Alan Rushton (drums), Clem Cattini (drums), Dennis Smith (drums), Robin Jones (percussion).

Outback - Mike Osborne (1970)

Members: (RIP: Mike Osborne)
Guests: Harry Miller, Louis Moholo (RIP: Harry Beckett + Chris McGregor)

Both sides - Alexis Korner (May 1970)

Members: Andy Fraser, Colin Hodgkinson, Henry Lowther, Chris Pyne, Nick South, John Surman, Ray Warleigh (RIP: Alexis Korner + Lol Coxhill, Sappho Korner, Peter Thorup)
Guests: Annette Brox + Malcolm Griffiths, John Marshall, Paul Rodgers, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Producer: Jeff Griffin
Comments: The album Both sides contains great musicians in it. By the time the album was recorded, the band had lost Nick South and Sappho Korner, so Alexis called Andy Fraser and Anette Brox instead. Other musicians featured include Paul Rodgers on vocals and a horn section with Henry Lowther (trumpet), John Surman (sax), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet), as well as John Marshall on drums.
The CD edition contains 9 bonus tracks (including a previously unreleased BBC session), some of them featuring Nick South and Sappho Korner who didn´t appear in the original album.

Tanglewood 63 - Michael Gibbs (1971)

Members: Mike Gibbs + Dick Hart, Henry Lowther, John Marshall, Chris Pyne, Frank Ricotti, Alan Skidmore, Chris Spedding, John Surman, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Mike Pyne)
Guests: Roy Babbington, Nigel Carter, Malcolm Griffiths, David Horler, Alfie Reece, Tony Roberts, Brian Smith, Stan Sulzmann, Clive Thacker (RIP: Harry Beckett + Gordon Beck, Jeff Clyne, Tony Gilbert)

Bright city - Miller Anderson (September 1971)

Members: Miller Anderson + Eric Dillon, Lyn Dobson (RIP: Dino Dines, Gary Thain)
Guests: Mick Weaver + Madeline Bell, Neil Hubbard, Liza Strike (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Producer: Neil Slaven
Comments: Miller Anderson recorded his first solo album, Bright city, in 1971, soon after he left Keef Hartley Band. That's why we can find here many of his bandmates here: the late, much-missed Gary Thain, Mick Weaver and Peter Dino Dines. Later CD reissues contain 1 bonus live track.
My opinion: It's a fantastic and very fine album. Some of my favourite tracks are ´High tide, high water´ and ´Alice mercy´ to name a few, although all the tracks are really superb.

Just ahead - Mike Gibbs Band (1972) (LIVE)

Members: Mike Gibbs + Henry Lowther, Dave MacRae, John Marshall, Chris Pyne, Frank Ricotti, Alan Skidmore, Chris Spedding, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler
Guests: Roy Babbington, Malcolm Griffiths, Geoff Perkins, Stan Sulzmann, Ray Warleigh (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Bootleg him! - Alexis Korner (1972)

Members: Ginger Baker, Colin Bowden, Victor Brox, Jack Bruce, Tony Coe, Terry Cox, Andy Fraser, Herbie Goins, Spike Heatley, Colin Hodgkinson, Dave Holland, Henry Lowther, Robert Plant, Chris Pyne, Keith Scott, Alan Skidmore, Dave Stevens, John Surman, Danny Thompson, Ray Warleigh, Charlie Watts (RIP: Alexis Korner + Graham Bond, Lol Coxhill, Cyril Davies, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Johnny Parker, Peter Thorup)
Guests: Roy Babbington, Greg Bowen, Annette Brox, John Cameron, Tony Carr, Les Condon, Bob Efford, Tony Fisher, Herbie Flowers, Bill Geldard, Malcolm Griffiths, Jim Lawless, John Marshall, Alan Parker, Brian Perrin, Paul Rodgers, Neil Sanders, Brian Smith, Nigel Stanger, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett, Bill Le Sage, Don Lusher, Harold McNair, Danny Moss, Ronnie Ross + Pete King, Chris McGregor, Steve Miller, Barry Morgan)
Producer: Jeff Griffin (RIP: Mickie Most, Ian Samwell)
Comments: The compilation Bootleg him! compiles unreleased tapes from several periods, and contains appearances from: Cyril Davies, Peter Fensome, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Charlie Watts, Paul Rodgers, Robert Plant, Andy Fraser, Victor Brox, Annette Brox, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Herbie Flowers, Herbie Goins, Henry Lowther, John Marshall, Alan Skidmore, Danny Thompson, Ray Warleigh, Lol Coxhill, the late Graham Bond, Terry Cox, among many others.

Mr Blues - Alexis Korner (1974)

Members: Mel Collins, Tim Hinkley, Colin Hodgkinson, Zoot Money (RIP: Alexis Korner + Ron Aspery, Boz Burrell, Peter Thorup, Ian Wallace)
Guests: Tony Carr, Nick Evans, Eddie Mordue (RIP: Harry Beckett + Duster Bennett, Elton Dean, Mike Patto)
Comments: Mr. Blues includes many of the same musicians again: Colin Hodgkinson and Ron Aspery, Tim Hinkley, Mike Patto, Boz Burrell, Mel Collins, Ian Wallace, Zoot Money (keyboards).

Alexis Korner - Alexis Korner (1974)

Members: Mel Collins, Tim Hinkley, Colin Hodgkinson, Zoot Money (RIP: Alexis Korner + Ron Aspery, Boz Burrell, Peter Thorup, Ian Wallace)
Guests: John Cameron, Tony Carr, Nick Evans, Eddie Mordue (RIP: Harry Beckett + Duster Bennett, Elton Dean, Mike Patto)
Comments: The Alexis Korner album included Colin Hodgkinson and Ron Aspery (from Back Door), Tim Hinkley, Mike Patto (here, on piano), Boz Burrell, Mel Collins & Ian Wallace (these three musicians, from King Crimson, became Alexis Korner band for a while), Zoot Money (keyboards).

Hells angels - Bob Downes (1975)

Members: Bob Downes + Barry Guy, Harry Miller (RIP: Jeff Clyne)
Guests: Ray Russell + Dave Brooks, Marc Charig, Don Fay, Herbie Flowers, Henry Lowther, Tony Roberts (RIP: Harry Beckett + John Stevens)
Comments: Hells angels features Ray Russell (guitar), Herbie Flowers (bass), Harry Miller (bass), Jeff Clyne (bass), Barry Guy (bass), Laurie Baker (keyboards), Henry Lowther (trumpet), Marc Charig (trumpet), Tony Roberts (sax), Don Fay (sax), Dave Brooks (sax), Harry Beckett (horns), John Stevens (drums), Dennis Smith (drums).

1961-1972 - Alexis Korner (1986)

Members: Colin Bowden, Victor Brox, Jack Bruce, Mel Collins, Terry Cox, Andy Fraser, Herbie Goins, Tim Hinkley, Colin Hodgkinson, Henry Lowther, Robert Plant, Chris Pyne, Alan Skidmore, Dave Stevens, John Surman, Danny Thompson, Ray Warleigh, Charlie Watts (RIP: Alexis Korner + Boz Burrell, Lol Coxhill, Cyril Davies, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Sappho Korner, Steve Marriott, Peter Thorup, Ian Wallace)
Guests: Annette Brox, Malcolm Griffiths, Gaspar Lawal, Gunter Lenz, John Marshall, Paul Rodgers, Brian Smith, Nigel Stanger (RIP: Harry Beckett + Ollie Halsall, Steve Miller, Mike Patto)
Producer: Jeff Griffin (RIP: Ian Samwell)
Technical: Chris Blair

Circular chant - Marilyn Mazur & Pulse Unit (1994)

Members: Marilyn Mazur
Guests: (RIP: Harry Beckett, Chris McGregor)

His master´s bones - Gary Windo (1997)

Members: Richard Brunton, Nick Mason (RIP: Gary Windo + Mongezi Feza, Hugh Hopper)
Guests: Carla Bley, Marc Charig, Wolfgang Dauner, Nick Evans, Malcolm Griffiths, Pye Hastings, Steve Hillage, Radu Malfatti, Michael Mantler, John Marshall, Harry Miller, Gary Moberley, Louis Moholo, Evan Parker, Aldo Romano, Roswell Rudd, Bob Stewart, Bo Stief, Steve Swallow, Julie Tippett, Peter Van Hooke, Robert Wyatt (RIP: Harry Beckett, Chris McGregor + Lol Coxhill, Albert Mangelsdorff, Dudu Pukwana, Edward Vesala)
Comments: It contains unreleased tracks, recorded in the period between 1971 and 1985, with different bands: Symbiosis (January 1971), Hugh Hopper (1972), Brotherhood Of Breath (January 1973), Baden-Baden Workshop Band (November 1976), Gary Windo (1976, 1977, 1978 & 1984), Gary Windo and Carla Bley (February 1978), Gary Windo Quartet, Gary Windo Orchestra (April 1984).

Musically rich... and famous - Alexis Korner (1998)

Members: Graham Broad, Victor Brox, Eric Clapton, Mel Collins, Jim Diamond, Chris Farlowe, Andy Fraser, Kenn Gudman, Tim Hinkley, Colin Hodgkinson, Henry Lowther, Danny McIntosh, Zoot Money, Robert Plant, Chris Pyne, Keith Richards, John Surman, Ray Warleigh (RIP: Alexis Korner + Ron Aspery, Boz Burrell, Lol Coxhill, Steve Marriott, Dick Morrissey, Stewart Speer, Peter Thorup, Ian Wallace, Mike Zwerin)
Guests: Annette Brox, Adrian Tilbrook + Tony Carr, Irene Chanter, Nick Evans, Peter Frampton, Malcolm Griffiths, Gaspar Lawal, John Marshall, Eddie Mordue, Tony O´Malley, Paul Rodgers, Barry St John, Terry Stannard, Liza Strike, Rick Wills (RIP: Harry Beckett + Duster Bennett, Elton Dean, Nicky Hopkins, Steve Miller, Alan Spenner)
Producer: George Caldwell, Jeff Griffin, Damian Korner (RIP: Ian Samwell)

COMPILATIONS WITH BANDMATES AND FRIENDS (4 credits)

At his best - Jack Bruce (1972)

Members: Jack Bruce + Jon Hiseman, John Marshall, Chris Spedding, Art Themen (RIP: Dick Heckstall-Smith)
Guests: Pete Brown, Henry Lowther + John Mumford (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Producer: (RIP: Felix Pappalardi)
Comments: Compilation including songs from the albums Songs for a tailor, Things we like and Harmony row.

1972-1983 - Alexis Korner (1988)

Members: Graham Broad, Eric Clapton, Mel Collins, Jim Diamond, Chris Farlowe, Neil Ford, Jaki Graham, Tim Hinkley, Colin Hodgkinson, Paul Jones, Danny McIntosh, Zoot Money, Duffy Power, Keith Richards, Alan Ross, John Surman, Art Themen, Ruby Turner (RIP: Alexis Korner + Boz Burrell, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Tony Hicks, Sappho Korner, Steve Marriott, Dick Morrissey, Stewart Speer, Peter Thorup, Ian Wallace, Mike Zwerin)
Guests: John Cameron + Dyan Birch, Tony Carr, Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Frank Collins, Nick Evans, Peter Frampton, Neil Hubbard, Katie Kissoon, Sunny Leslie, Robin Lumley, Paddy McHugh, Eddie Mordue, Barry St John, Terry Stannard, Liza Strike, Rick Wills (RIP: Harry Beckett + Elton Dean, Ollie Halsall, Nicky Hopkins, Mike Patto, Morris Pert, Joanne Williams)
Producer: George Caldwell
Technical: Chris Blair, John Burns, Jim Gaines, Damian Korner
Comments: Compilation of tracks recorded during that period (1972-1983), with some live track.

Willpower: a twenty-year retrospective - Jack Bruce (1989)

Members: Jack Bruce + Ginger Baker, Hugh Burns, Clem Clempson, Jon Hiseman, Tony Hymas, John Marshall, Simon Phillips, Chris Spedding, Art Themen (RIP: Dick Heckstall-Smith)
Guests: Eric Clapton + Stuart Elliott, Jim Gordon, Steve Hunter, Jim Keltner, Henry Lowther, Maggie Reilly (RIP: Harry Beckett, George Harrison, Felix Pappalardi + Gene Page)
Producer: Bill Halverson, Bill Levenson (RIP: Andy Johns, Barry White)
Technical: Adrian Barber, Greg Calbi, Dennis Mackay (RIP: Tom Dowd)
Comments: The compilation Willpower: a twenty-year retrospective also has some unreleased tracks. A great collection of musicians in it: to remark, especially the reunion with his old mates in Cream Eric Clapton & Ginger Baker.

Can you follow? - Jack Bruce (June 2008)

Members: Jack Bruce + Robby Ameen, Ginger Baker, Carla Bley, Hugh Burns, Milton Cardona, Eric Clapton, Clem Clempson, Billy Cobham, Gary ´Mudbone´ Cooper, Hughie Flint, Richie Flores, Bob Hall, Horacio ´El Negro´ Hernandez, Jon Hiseman, Mike Hugg, Gary Husband, Tony Hymas, Ronnie Jones, Corky Laing, Ronnie Leahy, Bill Lordan, Manfred Mann, John Marshall, John Mayall, Tom McGuinness, John McLaughlin, Mark Nauseef, Simon Phillips, Vernon Reid, David Sancious, Hal Singer, Colin Smith, Chris Spedding, Dave Stevens, Mick Taylor, Art Themen, Alfredo Triff, Robin Trower, Charlie Watts, Leslie West, Bernie Worrell (RIP: Graham Bond, Cyril Davies, Ted Dunbar, Bruce Gary, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Alexis Korner, Gary Moore, Johnny Parker, John Stevens, Tony Williams)
Guests: Vivian Campbell, Lyn Dobson, Stuart Elliott, Jim Gordon, George Green, Trilok Gurtu, Allan Holdsworth, Steve Hunter, Zakir Hussain, Paul Jones, Steve Jordan, Jim Keltner, Henry Lowther, John Mumford, John Picard, Duffy Power, Maggie Reilly, Don Rendell, Jimmy Ripp, Warren Smith, Don Weller, Steve Winwood, Pete York (RIP: Harry Beckett + Don Alias, George Harrison, Larry Young, Frank Zappa)
Producer: Joe Boyd, Bill Halverson, Dennis Mackay (RIP: Andy Johns, Monte Kay, Felix Pappalardi, Dick Rowe, Ian ´Stu´ Stewart)
Technical: Paschal Byrne
Comments: A gigantic 6CD compilation, comprising tracks from most of Jack´s bands: Alexis Korner´s Blues Incorporated, Graham Bond Organization, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Manfred Mann, Cream, Tony Williams´ Lifetime, West Bruce & Laing, Rocket 88, BBM, Robin Trower and even some track with Frank Zappa. As well, of course, his own solo recordings.

COLLECTIVE ALBUMS (4 credits)

Songbirds - VVAA (September 1992)

Guests: Steve Arguelles, Jay Berliner, Jack Emblow, Harold Fisher, Steve Gray, Chris Laurence, Phil Lee, Jay Leonhart, Grady Tate, Toots Thielemans (RIP: Gordon Beck, Harry Beckett, Stephane Grappelli, Bobby Hackett, Shirley Horn)
Comments: It features tracks by these female singers: Shirley Horn, Marjorie Barns, Sandra King, Ann Burton, Elaine Delmar, Gaby Lang, Nancy Holloway, as well as one track by Toots Thielemans.

Gentle jazz - Albert Van Dam (January 1996)

Guests: Wayne Andre, Steve Arguelles, Jay Berliner, Jack Emblow, Harold Fisher, Steve Gray, Chris Laurence, Phil Lee, Jay Leonhart, Del Newman, Alan Parker, Grady Tate, Toots Thielemans (RIP: Gordon Beck, Harry Beckett, Richard Rodney Bennett, Stephane Grappelli, Shirley Horn, Neil Richardson)

20 ans de jazz en France - Festival d´Angouleme - VVAA (July 1996)

Guests: Brian Abrahams, Alain Caron, Philip Catherine, Marc Charig, Jean-Louis Chautemps, Mino Cinelu, Tony Coe, Caroline Collins, Dave DeFries, Nick Evans, Glenn Ferris, Andre Goudbeek, Bruce Grant, Trilok Gurtu, Daniel Humair, Francois Jeanneau, Jean Francois Jenny-Clark, Francois Laizeau, Didier Levallet, Didier Lockwood, Radu Malfatti, Jean-Claude Montredon, Tony Oxley, Dominique Pifarely, Enrico Rava, Aldo Romano, Louis Sclavis, Peter Segone, Henri Texier, Nana Vasconcelos (RIP: Harry Beckett, Francois Chassagnite, Steve Lacy, Chris McGregor, Pierre Michelot, Ernest Mothle, Babik Reinhardt, John Tchicai)

Impressed 2 with Gilles Peterson - VVAA (2004)

Guests: Gary Boyle, Alan Branscombe, Jack Bruce, Tony Carr, Nigel Carter, Tony Coe, Jackie Dougan, Dave Gelly, Mike Gibbs, Dave Green, Malcolm Griffiths, Dick Hart, Spike Heatley, Jon Hiseman, Dave Holdsworth, Alan Jackson, George Khan, Chris Laurence, Pete Lemer, Henry Lowther, John Marshall, Ron Matthewson, Harry Miller, John Mumford, Kenny Napper, Paul Nieman, Geoff Perkins, Don Rendell, Frank Ricotti, Ronnie Scott, Terry Shannon, Alan Skidmore, John Taylor, Barbara Thompson, Trevor Tomkins, Ray Warleigh, John Warren, Bobby Wellins, Mike Westbrook, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone (RIP: Neil Ardley, Harry Beckett, Ian Carr, Jeff Clyne, Michael Garrick, Paul Gonsalves, Tubby Hayes, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Bill Le Sage, Harold McNair, Ray Nance, Mike Osborne, Ray Premru, Paul Rutherford, Ronnie Stephenson, Stan Tracey, Derek Wadsworth, Derek Watkins)
Producer: Sandy Roberton, Fiachra Trench
Comments: Double sampler album with tracks by Michael Garrick Septet, Stan Tracey Quartet, Paul Gonsalves Quartet, Harold McNair, The New Jazz Orchestra, Tubby Hayes & Paul Gonsalves All Stars, Neil Ardley, Mike Westbrook, as well as 2 unreleased tracks by Mike Taylor Remembered and Amancio D´Silva.

SOUNDTRACKS (1 credit)

Bandes originales du journal de Spirou - OST (1989)

Guests: John Barclay, Steve Beresford, Hugh Burns, John Butcher, Tony Coe, Laurence Cottle, Terry Day, Stuart Elliott, Gerry Fitzgerald, Tony Hymas, Chris Laurence, Chris Pyne, Frank Ricotti, Pat Thomas, Phil Todd, Alan Tomlinson (RIP: Harry Beckett, Lol Coxhill, David Weinstein)

MUSICALS / CASTS (1 credit)

Jesus Christ Superstar - VVAA (October 1970)

Guests: P P Arnold, Madeline Bell, Brian Bennett, Annette Brox, Victor Brox, Keith Christie, Les Condon, Mike D´Abo, Yvonne Elliman, Ian Gillan, Sue Glover, John Gustafson, Ian Herbert, Clive Hicks, Neil Hubbard, Karl Jenkins, Brian Keith, Neil Lancaster, Sunny Leslie, John Marshall, Henry McCullough, Chris Mercer, Peter Morgan, Peter Robinson, Bruce Rowland, Chris Spedding, Chris Taylor, Mike Vickers, Mick Weaver, Alan Weighall, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Tony Ashton, Harry Beckett, Jeff Clyne, Lesley Duncan, Kay Garner, Ian Hamer, Bill Le Sage, Alan Spenner)
Technical: (RIP: Martin Rushent)
Comments: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice wrote this magnificent and world-wide famous score. There has been many different versions (including a Spanish one), but to me, the best is the original version. The list of participants is really impressive: Ian Gillan (vocals, from Deep Purple), Chris Spedding (guitar), Madeline Bell (vocals), Lesley Duncan (vocals), Yvonne Elliman (vocals), John Gustafson (vocals), Murray Head (vocals), Tony Ashton (vocals), Victor Brox (bass, from Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation), Neil Hubbard (guitar), Chris Mercer (sax), Paul Raven (vocals), Bruce Rowland (drums), Alan Spenner (bass), Mick Weaver (keyboards), Mike D'Abo (vocals, from Manfred Mann), Henry McCullough (guitar), etc.

SESSIONS (33 credits)

Manfred Mann Chapter Three - Manfred Mann Chapter Three (November 1969)

Members: Craig Collinge, Sonny Corbett, Dave Coxhill, Ian Fenby, Mike Hugg, Bernie Living, Manfred Mann, Steve York
Guests: Madeline Bell, Geoff Driscoll, Nick Evans, Sue Glover, Phil Kenzie, Sunny Leslie, Chris Pyne, Dave Quincy (RIP: Harry Beckett, Derek Wadsworth)
Comments: They released a first album, Manfred Mann Chapter Three, that sadly didn't sell, although it got a 5 star review in US Downbeat Magazine. The album also featured contributions by famed arranger Derek Wadsworth. The horn players in the album were Sonny Corbett (trumpet), Harry Beckett (trumpet), Ian Fenby (harmonica), Phil Kenzie (sax), Chris Pyne (trombone), Dave Quincy (sax, from the band If). With fantastic guest vocalists, the lovely ones Madeline Bell, Sue Glover and Sunny Leslie. Steve York performs a bass solo in the song ´Snakeskin garter´. The album has been reissued on CD with 4 bonus tracks.

New dawn - Galliard (1970)

Members: Andrew Abbott, Dave Caswell, Lyle Jenkins, Richard Pannell, Leslie Podraza, John Smith
Guests: (RIP: Harry Beckett, Tommy Thomas)
Producer: Phil Wainman
Technical: Paschal Byrne

Storyteller - Storyteller (1970)

Members: Chris Belshaw, Rod Clark, Terry Durham, Roger Moon, Mike Rogers, Henry Spinetti (RIP: Caroline Attard)
Guests: (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Producer: Andy Bown, Peter Frampton
Technical: Jerry Boys
Comments: CD reissue contains 6 bonus tracks, taken from their 2nd album, More pages. That´s why in the reissue we can find later members such as Chris Belshaw or Henry Spinetti.

Manfred Mann Chapter Three Volume Two - Manfred Mann Chapter Three (October 1970)

Members: Craig Collinge, Sonny Corbett, Dave Coxhill, Mike Hugg, Conrad Isidore, Bernie Living, Manfred Mann, Clive Stevens, Steve York
Guests: Dave Brooks, Gerry Field, Andy McCulloch (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Comments: The band started recording their 2nd album, Manfred Mann Chapter Three Volume Two, but their drummer left them during the sessions. They used two great session drummers, Conrad Isidore and Andrew McCulloch. The horn players on it are: Sonny Corbett, Dave Coxhill, Dave Brooks (sax), Clive Stevens (sax), Harry Beckett (trumpet). Also appearing Gerry Field on violin. CD reissue has 3 bonus tracks.
My opinion: The music in the album is very dense, with fantastic moments, where Steve York work on bass is outstanding.

Long player - Faces (1971)

Members: Kenny Jones, Ian McLagan, Rod Stewart, Ron Wood (RIP: Ronnie Lane)
Guests: Bobby Keys (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Technical: Martin Birch, Mike Bobak

Blue Memphis - Memphis Slim (1971)

Members: (RIP: Memphis Slim)
Guests: Nick Evans, Tristan Fry, Peter Green, Conrad Isidore, Karl Jenkins, John Paul Jones, Henry Lowther, Brian Smith, Chris Spedding, Larry Steele, Stan Sulzmann, Steven Thompson, Kenny Wheeler, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Harry Beckett, Duster Bennett, Pete King)

More pages - Storyteller (1971)

Members: Chris Belshaw, Terry Durham, Roger Moon, Mike Rogers, Henry Spinetti (RIP: Caroline Attard)
Guests: (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Producer: Andy Bown

Duke Ellington´s Black Brown & Beige - Alan Cohen Band (1972)

Guests: Greg Bowen, George Chisholm, Les Condon, Dave Gelly, Mike Gibbs, Malcolm Griffiths, Alan Jackson, Henry Lowther, Dave Markee, Geoff Perkins, Chris Pyne, Alan Skidmore, Art Themen, Olaf Vas, John Warren, Kenny Wheeler, John Williams, Norma Winstone (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Lo and behold - Coulson, Dean, McGuinness, Flint (1972)

Members: Dennis Coulson, Dixie Dean, Hughie Flint, Tom McGuinness (RIP: Paul Rutherford)
Guests: Mike Hugg + Jimmy Jewell, Judith Powell, Barry St John, Liza Strike (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Producer: Manfred Mann
Comments: Some CD reissue has 1 bonus track.

Fresh liver - Scaffold (1973)

Members: Neil Innes, Andy Roberts
Guests: Roger Ball, Gerry Conway, Malcolm ´Molly´ Duncan, Alan Gorrie, Jimmy Helms, Paul Korda, Zoot Money, Michael Rosen, Ray Warleigh (RIP: Ollie Halsall + Harry Beckett, Doris Troy)
Technical: Tom Newman

Raw but tender - Jaki Whitren (1973)

Guests: Brian Brocklehurst, Gerry Conway, Stuart Cowell, Pat Donaldson, Malcolm Griffiths, Frank Ricotti, Stan Sulzmann (RIP: Harry Beckett, Gordon Huntley, Johnny Van Derrick)
Technical: Mick Glossop

Langspil - Johann G Johannsson (1974)

Guests: Miller Anderson, Madeline Bell, Brian Gascoigne, Colin Green, Jon Hiseman, Robin Jones, Skaila Kanga, Dave Markee, Bud Parkes, Alan Skidmore, David Snell, John Taylor, Barbara Thompson, Don Weller (RIP: Harry Beckett, Kay Garner, Ronnie Verrell, Derek Wadsworth, Micky Waller)
Comments: This Scandinavian artist (he composes, sings, plays guitar and bass in this album) recorded this album at Olympic Sound Studios in London, with great British musicians: Miller Anderson (guitar in 4 tracks), Colin Green (guitar), Brian Gascoigne (keyboards), John Taylor (keyboards), Derek Wadsworth (trombone), Don Weller (sax), Dave Markee (bass), Jon Hiseman (drums in 6 tracks), Ronnie Verrel (drums), Micky Waller (drums in 1 track, ´I need a woman´), Robin Jones (drums), Skaila Kanga (harp), David Snell (harp). The brass section includes: Barbara Thompson (in 1 song, ´Sentimental blues´), Alan Skidmore, Dave Lawrence, Bud Parkes, Harry Beckett and Butch Hudson. The backing vocals are performed by Madeline Bell, Joanne Hilkins and Kay Garner.

Sold out - Scaffold (1975)

Members: Neil Innes, Andy Roberts
Guests: Roger Ball, Gerry Conway, Lol Creme, Malcolm ´Molly´ Duncan, Alan Gorrie, Paul Korda, Zoot Money, Frank Ricotti, Ray Warleigh, Anthony White (RIP: Ollie Halsall + Harry Beckett, Doris Troy)

Stick it - Jive Bureaux (August 1978)

Guests: Nick Evans, Sue Glover, Sunny Leslie, Roger Quested, Frank Ricotti (RIP: Harry Beckett, Barry Morgan, Gary Windo)

La Variete - Weekend (1982)

Guests: Roy Dodds, Larry Stabbins, Olaf Vas, Annie Whitehead (RIP: Harry Beckett, Simon Jeffes)
Comments: CD reissue from 2006 add some bonus tracks.

Moving - The Raincoats (1984)

Guests: (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Comments: CD reissue contains bonus tracks.

The Sentimental touch of... Albert Van Dam - Albert Van Dam (1984)

Guests: Steve Arguelles, Jay Berliner, Jack Emblow, Harold Fisher, Steve Gray, Chris Laurence, Phil Lee, Jay Leonhart, Grady Tate, Toots Thielemans (RIP: Gordon Beck, Harry Beckett, Stephane Grappelli, Shirley Horn)
Comments: Reissued as Songbirds, but not credited to Van Dam.

Working nights - Working Week (1985)

Members: Chris Biscoe, Bosco D´Oliveira, Nic France, Chucho Merchan, Juliet Roberts, Paul Spong, Larry Stabbins, Annie Whitehead
Guests: Guy Barker, Dave Bitelli, Stuart Brooks, Martin Ditcham, Roy Dodds, Malcolm Griffiths, Nick Ingman, Louis Moholo, Paul Nieman, Leroy Osbourne, Mark Taylor, Ray Warleigh (RIP: Harry Beckett, Ernest Mothle)
Producer: Robin Millar
Technical: Pete Brown

Gone to Earth - David Sylvian (1986)

Guests: Robert Fripp + B J Cole, Mel Collins, Ian Maidman, Bill Nelson, Steve Nye, Phil Palmer, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Hex - Joolz (1987)

Guests: Mark Feltham (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Technical: Nick Gatfield, Glyn Johns

I will cure you - Vic Reeves (1991)

Guests: Han Bennink, Steve Beresford, Hugh Burns, Tony Coe, B J Cole, Dave Green, Evan Parker (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Rising above Bedlam - Jah Wobble´s Invaders Of The Heart (1991)

Members: Justin Adams
Guests: Mark Lockheart, Annie Whitehead (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Jacques Brel - Jacques Brel (1992)

Members: (RIP: Jacques Brel)
Guests: Django Bates, Jean Francois Jenny-Clark, Jan Kazda, Phil Minton, Veryan Weston (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mal Waldron)

Spirits rejoice - The Dedication Orchestra (January 1992)

Members: Radu Malfatti, Louis Moholo, Maggie Nicols, Evan Parker, Alan Skidmore, Julie Tippett, Keith Tippett, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Lol Coxhill, Elton Dean, Paul Rutherford)
Guests: Dave Amis, Guy Barker, Django Bates, Chris Biscoe, Claude Deppa, Jim Dvorak, Malcolm Griffiths, Neil Metcalfe, Phil Minton, Eddie Parker, Dave Powell, Paul Rogers, Alan Wakeman, Ray Warleigh, John Warren, Mike Westbrook (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Producer: Steve Beresford
Technical: Mick Parker

Ixesha time - The Dedication Orchestra (1994)

Members: Louis Moholo, Maggie Nicols, Evan Parker, Julie Tippett, Keith Tippett, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Lol Coxhill, Elton Dean, Paul Rutherford)
Guests: Dave Amis, Steve Beresford, Chris Biscoe, Marc Charig, Claude Deppa, Jim Dvorak, Andy Grappy, Malcolm Griffiths, Pat Higgs, Henry Lowther, Alex Maguire, Neil Metcalfe, Eddie Parker, Dave Powell, Paul Rogers, Alan Wakeman, John Warren (RIP: Harry Beckett, Sean Bergin, Ian Hamer)
Technical: Mick Parker
Comments: Recorded in January 1994.

Tidal blues - Alison Statton (1994)

Guests: (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Take me to God - Jah Wobble´s Invaders Of The Heart (1994)

Members: Justin Adams
Guests: Pandit Dinesh, Jaki Liebezeit, Annie Whitehead (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Backyards of pleasure - Tom Mega (August 1995)

Guests: Christoph Irmer, Jan Kazda (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mal Waldron)

For you only - Tom Mega (August 1995)

Guests: Christoph Irmer, Jan Kazda (RIP: Harry Beckett, Mal Waldron)

Hustling ability - 2 Badcard (June 1996)

Guests: John Harborne (RIP: Harry Beckett)

Mother - Carol Grimes (March 2005)

Members: Carol Grimes + Annie Whitehead
Guests: Mark Fletcher (RIP: Harry Beckett, Elton Dean)
Comments: Recorded in March & April 2003.

Swiss suite - Oliver Nelson ( - ) (LIVE)

Members: (RIP: Oliver Nelson)
Guests: Stanley Cowell, Victor Gaskin, Daniel Moore, Bernard Purdie, Bob Sydor, Michal Urbaniak (RIP: Buddy Baker, Harry Beckett, Bosko Petrovic, Eddie Vinson)
Producer: (RIP: Bob Thiele)
Comments: Recorded live at Montreux Festival in June 1971.

Jazz goes underground - U3 Klang ( - )

Guests: Ray Anderson, Nippy Noya, Annie Whitehead (RIP: Harry Beckett)
Comments: Recorded live in August 1988.

COMPILATIONS (SESSIONS) (2 credits)

Pay check - Working Week (1988)

Members: Chris Biscoe, Bosco D´Oliveira, Richard Edwards, Nic France, Chucho Merchan, Juliet Roberts, Paul Spong, Larry Stabbins, Annie Whitehead
Guests: Guy Barker, Dave Bitelli, Mike Carr, Martin Ditcham, Roy Dodds, Nick Graham, Malcolm Griffiths, Preston Heyman, Carl James, Bashiri Johnson, Leroy Osbourne, Frank Ricotti, Mark Taylor, Julie Tippett, Lenny White, Buddy Williams, Robert Wyatt (RIP: Harry Beckett, David Bedford, Ernest Mothle)
Producer: Robin Millar

Five guys walk into a bar... - Faces (July 2004)

Members: Kenny Jones, Ian McLagan, Rod Stewart, Ron Wood, Tetsu Yamauchi (RIP: Ronnie Lane)
Guests: Wayne Jackson, Bobby Keys (RIP: Speedy Acquaye, Harry Beckett, Andrew Love, John Peel)
Producer: Glyn Johns, Ron Nevison
Technical: Martin Birch, Mike Bobak, Dan Hersch, Bill Inglot, Eddie Offord, Tom Scott (RIP: Keith Harwood, Gary Kellgren)
Comments: 4CD boxset including lots of rarities.

QUESTIONS:

01. Was Harry a member of Ronnie Jones & The Blue Jays?

02. I need info about lineups with Harry for these bands: John Surman Group, Mike Westbrook Band, Nucleus, Stan Tracey Orchestra, Dudu Pukwana Group, Ronnie Scott Group, Johnny Dankworth Orchestra, Charlie Mingus Group, George Gruntz Band and John Bennett Band. Any help, please?

03. Is Harry Beckett the trumpet player appearing in the album cover of Herbie Goins & The Night Timers No 1 in your heart?

04. Is Harry Beckett appearing in the album cover of Herbie Goins & The Night Timers EP The incredible Miss Brown?

05. Can someone help me to know in which album(s) by Herbie Goins does Harry appear?

RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 38

Official site(s) - tell them you saw the link here:

Lotsawatts... - Brian Godding´s Official Website
Ray Russell
Miller Anderson
Pete York
Stan Tracey
Chris Biscoe
Mike and Kate Westbrook (by Chris Topley)

From the always interesting Alex's Picks (by Alex Gitlin), we have:

From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:

From the great site DME (by Dmitry M. Epstein), we have fantastic interviews:

From the comprehensive Rockpalast site (by Michael Marsch), we have:

From the fantastic The British Sound blog (by Bruno Ceriotti), we have rock family trees about:

Wikipedia doesn´t want to include links to this website, but I won´t do the same with them. So, from the great Wikipedia, we have:

Assorted links:

Keef Hartley (by Amadeus Wachtler)
Gerard's Jack Bruce Pages (by Gerard Kienhorst) - great site
Ian Carr & Nucleus
Another Westbrook site
Another Colosseum page (by Tapani Taka)

THANKS:

Very Special Thanks to:

Ray Russell: for his words on Harry, and the photo (2010).

Steve York: for his words on Harry (2010).

Chris Mercer: for his words on Harry (2010).

Special Thanks to:

Dylan Thomas: for info on the 1997 gig as well as about the session for Joe Cocker (2012).

WHAT'S NEW:

10/September/2012 - Added info about a 1997 lineup and a Joe Cocker session. Special thanks to Dylan Thomas.
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Harry Beckett mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
Henry Lowther (33)
Malcolm Griffiths (32)
Kenny Wheeler (28)
Alan Skidmore (24)
Nick Evans (21)
John Marshall (21)
Harry Miller (20)
Mike Osborne (20)
Chris McGregor (18)
Derek Wadsworth (17)
Marc Charig (16)
Evan Parker (16)
John Surman (16)
Frank Ricotti (15)
John Taylor (15)
Alexis Korner (14)
Louis Moholo (14)
Ray Russell (14)
Paul Rutherford (14)
Art Themen (14)
Ray Warleigh (14)
Tony Coe (13)
Peter Thorup (13)
Tony Carr (12)
Graham Collier (12)
Elton Dean (12)
Dick Heckstall-Smith (12)
Chris Pyne (12)
Lol Coxhill (11)
Pete King (11)
Chris Laurence (11)
Tony Roberts (11)
John Webb (11)
Annie Whitehead (11)

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Monday, 26 July 2010

Harry Beckett (trumpet)

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