Decca Records is embarking on a new audiophile vinyl reissue series to spotlight many gems of British jazz first released in the 1960s and 70s. British Jazz Explosion Originals Re-Cut will dig deep into the history of the genre, making many tracks and albums available on vinyl for the first time since their original release.

• British Jazz Explosion Series
• Original Re-Cut Edition
• Cut from Original Master Tapes
• Remastered at Gearbox Records, UK
• Cut By Caspar Sutton-Jones
• Pressed at Optimal Media in Germany

The "British Jazz Explosion" vinyl reissue series continues with Harry Beckett's "Flare Up" (1970), a much-discussed and equally sought-after album by an artist who had a six-decade career in British jazz. Includes the funk track "Third Road," which was included on the critically acclaimed compilation album "Journeys In Modern Jazz" from the British Jazz Explosion. Beckett's choice of musicians on the album include John Surman, Alan Skidmore and John Taylor

Beckett played with Charles Mingus on the 1962 film score "All Night Long" and was the musician of choice for many artists including Graham Collier, John Surman, Mike Westbrook, Chris McGregor, Mike Gibbs, Ian Carr's Nucleus, Stan Tracey, Jah Wobble , Ronnie Scott and many others. Beckett also played a major role in the early lineup of the Jazz Warriors Big Band in the 1980s with Courtney Pine, Gary Crosby, Steve Williamson, Orphy Robinson and others.

Limited edition, remastered by Gearbox. 180g Optimal pressing, laminated flip-back sleeve, 12x12 insert with new liner notes by Tony Higgins.

Musicians:

Alto Saxophone – Mike Osborne
Arranged By – Graham Collier, Harry Beckett, John Surman
Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – John Surman
Bass – Chris Laurence
Drums – John Webb
Piano – John Taylor
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Alan Skidmore
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Harry Beckett
Vibraphone, Congas [Conga Drum] – Frank Ricotti

Track Listing:

01. Flare-Up
02. Go West
03. Where Fortune Smiles
04. Scarlet Mine
05. Third Road
06. Flow Stream Flow
07. The Other Side
08. Rolli's Tune
09. Fools Play

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