jmjk Posted June 19, 2003 Report Share Posted June 19, 2003 I've spun Ted Heath's version of "I Got the World on a String" over and over for days, and I absolutely love it. What power!! I found some other pieces the band did, but was less impressed with them (too schmaltzy). Can anyone recommend some balls to the wall, hi-octane Heath band recordings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.D. Posted June 19, 2003 Report Share Posted June 19, 2003 The early Heath band.. predominately pre 60's is the way to go After that the band headed for more of an Easy Listening type mode.. re working old swing era tunes and hits of the day. The British Vocalion label is putting out Twofer CD the best to fit your request would be Vocalion CDLK 4153 Ted Heath at the London Palladium combines two albums from 53 and 54 The openin Champ and the Hawk Talks should sell you on it There is a third Palladium album, but it is coupled on disc with a much later Swing Session.. good but not up to this disc. After that the better Vocalions are CDLK4124 Strike Up the Band / the Fats Waller Album..( formed around Fats' London Suite) CDLK4110 Gershwin for Moderns / Rodgers for Moderns There are also 4 albums on Hep CD's that fit the bill Listen to My Music.. vols 1 -4 these are made up of studio and broadcast recordings from Heaths early years when the band was really trying to be a JAZZ band. BUT go for that Palladium album first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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