This Vocalion release features a superb big band, made up of the finest British jazz musicians, playing the brilliant arrangements and compositions of the late Allan Ganley. Allan, who died in 2008, was one of Britain's leading drummers, and throughout his lengthy career played in bands and groups led by luminaries such as John Dankworth and Tubby Hayes and for Nelson Riddle, Henry Mancini and many, many others. He was also one of the most gifted arranger-composers of his generation, and this CD is a tribute to his genius. Recorded in 2009 and produced by Keith Mansfield, the world-class big band heard here is led by saxophonist Andy Panayi and includes in its ranks virtuosos such as Mark Nightingale, Cliff Hardie and Gordon Campbell (trombones), Henry Lowther, Martin Shaw and Tony Fisher (trumpets), Julian Siegel (tenor sax) and Mike Smith (drums). The music shows off the various facets of Allan's skill as an arranger and composer, ranging from the hard-swinging, up-tempo Victor and the sublime harmonies of Two for the Road and June Time through to the joyous, uplifting samba grooves of Allisamba, among many others. An unmissable release for all who appreciate the finest in big band music.

Victor (Ganley)
Soloists: Alan Barnes (baritone sax), Henry Lowther (trumpet), Malcolm Creese (bass), Mark Nightingale (trombone)

My Shining Hour (Arlen; Mercer arr Ganley)
Soloists: Julian Siegel (tenor sax), Mark Nightingale (trombone), Alan Barnes (baritone sax), John Horler (piano)

June Time (Ganley) courtesy of Cliff Hardie
Soloists: Mark Nightingale (trombone), Julian Siegel (tenor sax)

Don't Mention It (Ganley) courtesy of Cliff Hardie
Soloists: Andy Mackintosh (alto sax), Mark Nightingale (trombone)

Gentle Jim (Ganley)
Soloists: Alan Barnes (baritone sax), Martin Shaw (trumpet), John Horler (piano)

Two for the Road (Mancini arr Ganley) courtesy of Gordon Campbell
Soloist: Gordon Campbell (trombone)

Let's Run Around (Ganley)
Soloists: Andy Panayi (tenor sax), John Horler (piano)

Those Days (Horler arr Ganley)
Soloist: John Horler (piano)

Around The Track (Ganley)
Soloists: Julian Siegel (tenor sax), Alan Barnes (baritone sax), Mike Smith (drums)

Allisamba (Ganley)
Soloists: Andy Mackintosh (alto sax), Mike Smith (drums)

My One and Only Love (Wood; Mellin arr Ganley)
Soloist: Julian Siegel (tenor sax)

One Morning in May (Coleman arr Ganley)
Soloists: Martin Shaw (trumpet), Julian Siegel (tenor sax)

Detour Ahead (Carter; Ellis; Frigo arr Ganley) courtesy of Mark Nightingale
Soloist: Mark Nightingale (trombone)

Personnel:
Saxophones: Andy Mackintosh, Julian Siegel, Alan Barnes, Roy Willox, Jimmy Hastings
Trumpets: Simon Gardner, Tony Fisher, Henry Lowther, Martin Shaw, Mike Lovatt
Trombones: Mark Nightingale, Cliff Hardie, Gordon Campbell, Bill Geldard, Ashley Horton
Piano: John Horler; Guitar: Phil Lee; Bass: Malcolm Creese; Drums: Mike Smith; Musical Director: Andy Panayi

Recorded: Phoenix Sound Ltd, Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, England, 17 March 2009

CDSML 8454

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