VA - I Had the Craziest Dream: Modern Jazz and Hard-Bop in Post War London Vol 1-3 (2022)

A survey of the modern jazz & hard-bop scenes that emerged in the new cultural melting pot of post war London, with recordings from the end of the 1940s through to the early 1960s. Featuring representations from players whose roots lay in the East-End's jewish community, such as Ronnie Scott, Vic Ash & Harry Klein, alongside a wealth of talent of Caribbean and African descent playing and recording in post war London during this period, incl. Dizzy Reece, Wilton Gaynair, Joe Harriott, Shake Keane & Ginger Johnson. Made in partnership by Death Is Not The End with the Barbican to coincide with the exhibition Postwar Modern: New Art in Britain 1945-1965. Luke Owen is the founder and label manager for Death Is Not The End. DINTE focusses on archival recordings and broadcasts a monthly 2 hour radio show for the online station NTS.

Vol1
101 - Tony Hall's "Hallstars" - Hi-Ya Mr. Jackson (3:12)
02 - Wilton Gaynair - Wilton's Mood (6:06)
03 - Ronnie Scott - Out of Nowhere (You Came Along From) (6:36)
04 - Don Rendell - You Stepped out of a Dream (2:49)
05 - Tony Kinsey Trio - It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing (6:01)
06 - Eddie Thompson - Nelson's Column (3:41)
07 - Ginger Mofolunsho Johnson & His Afro-Cuban Band - Egyptian Bint Al Cha Cha (3:30)
08 - Johnny Dankworth - Treasure Drive (2:43)
09 - The Joe Harriott Quintet - Spiritual Blues (3:39)
10 - The Jazz Five - Hootin' (6:11)
11 - Shake Keane Quintet - Morning Blue (4:41)
12 - Dizzy Reece - I Had the Craziest Dream (3:03


The second volume in a survey of the modern jazz & hard-bop scenes that emerged in the new cultural melting pot of post war London, with recordings from the end of the 1940s through to the early 1960s. Featuring representations from players whose roots lay in the East-End's jewish community alongside a wealth of talent of Caribbean and African descent playing and recording in post war London during this period. Made in partnership with the Barbican to coincide with the exhibition Postwar Modern: New Art in Britain 1945-1965.

Vol2
1. The London Jazz Quartet - Autumn in Cuba (3:18)
2. Shake Keane Quintet - Fidel (2:33)
3. Eddie Thompson - Body & Soul (6:37)
4. Jimmy Deuchar Quartet - Dancing in the Dark (5:08)
5. Tubby Hayes - Blues for Those Who Thus Desire (5:46)
6. Ronnie Scott's Quintet - Nemo (3:30)
7. Wilton Gaynair - Rhythm (5:18)
8. Stan Tracey Trio - Free (5:00)
9. Jimmy Deuchar–Victor Feldman Quintet - Wail (6:06)
10. The Pat Smythe Trio;Shake Keane - Old Devil Moon (3:11)
11. Dizzy Reece Quintet - Sweet & Lovely (6:31)
12. The Tony Kinsey Quartet;Joe Harriott - Fascinating Rhythm (2:43)


The third volume in a survey of the modern jazz & hard-bop scenes that emerged in the new cultural melting pot of post war London, with recordings from the end of the 1940s through to the early 1960s. Featuring representations from players whose roots lay in the East-End's jewish community alongside a wealth of talent of Caribbean and African descent playing and recording in post war London during this period. Made in partnership with the Barbican to coincide with the exhibition Postwar Modern: New Art in Britain 1945-1965.

Vol3
1. The All Star Sextet - Fallonology (3:47)
2. Victor Feldman Big Band - Elegy (3:33)
3. Kenny Graham's Afro-Cubists - Dance of the Zombies (3:38)
4. Steve Race Bop Group - Vertigo (2:42)
5. Shake Keane;The Michael Garrick Quartette - Regrets (2:58)
6. Tommy Whittle Quintet - 12 by 5 (3:42)
7. The Dill Jones Trio - Deep Forest (3:11)
8. Wilton Gaynair - The Way You Look Tonight (7:25)
9. The Don Rendell Sextet - Thames Walk (2:56)
10. Ronnie Ball Trio - Thou Swell (3:17)
11. Stan Tracey Trio - Boo-Bah (6:38)
12. Dizzy Reece - Riviera (3:34)
13. The Eddie Thompson Trio - Eddification (2:42)
14. Harry Klein Quartet - Darn That Dream (3:48)