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Chris Barber: A Trailblazer’s Legacy Due Out July 23rd On Last Music Co.

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Few of his stature have had such an influence on the development of British music across so many styles and generations.
—Sir Tim Rice
On March 2nd, the world mourned the passing of Chris Barber OBE. A British Jazz pioneer who performed for over seven decades until his retirement in 2019, Barber was a transformational figure in the UK music scene. He unlocked the door for a new generation of renowned musicians who in turn, continue to inspire on a global scale.

Many paid tribute, among them, Bill Wyman, who said, “Without Chris Barber, the Stones and The Beatles would not be where they are now.” Sir Tim Rice noted “…few of his stature have had such an influence on the development of British music across so many styles and generations.”

A Trailblazer’s Legacy, out July 23rd, on the Last Music Company label, is testament to Barber’s remarkable career. Fully authorized by Barber and running at approximately five hours playing time, this four-CD and book set includes an eighteen-thousand-word annotated discography and biography by Alyn Shipton, author of Barber’s biography “Jazz Me Blues." The set spans seven decades from Barber’s first studio recordings in 1951 to a final session in 2018, made just four months before his 89th birthday. Featuring many of Barber’s collaborations with internationally renowned musicians, the book also includes over 150 photographs and an insider’s view of his motor racing career by Dave Brodie.

“Kate [Barber] was keen for me to use as many photographs and images as possible from their private collection as it also included a marvellous selection from his motor racing days, and she suggested that it would be a great opportunity to include them here accompanied by the recollections of one of his racing team – Dave Brodie,” says Malcolm Mills.

Work began on A Trailblazer’s Legacy back in 2019, on the heels of Barber’s official retirement. “The release date was set to June 2021 by which time we were hopeful that the (Chris and Kate Barber endorsed) Big Chris Barber Band would be regularly performing again, albeit without him while he was still in care. The promotion was due to start in April 2021 but upon news of his passing, I was prepared to defer publication until a more appropriate time. However, after careful discussion with Kate, we agreed to continue on schedule as a tribute to the great man,” says Malcolm Mills.

A Trailblazer’s Legacy is available in 4CD-book format only. The edition is limited to 1,000 copies.

TRACK LISTING:

Disc 1

1. Chris Barber's New Orleans Jazz Band.- Stomp Off Let's Go (Schoebel) 2. Chris Barber's New Orleans Jazz Band.- Misty Morning (Whetsol / Ellington) 3. Ken Colyer's Jazzmen.- The Isle of Capri (Grosz / Kennedy) 4. Ken Colyer's Jazzmen.- La Harpe St Blues (Colyer) 5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Stevedore Stomp (Ellington / Mills) 6. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- The Martinique (de Paris) 7. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Chimes Blues (Oliver arr. Barber) 8. Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group.- Rock Island Line (trad. arr. Barber / Donegan) 9. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Cox) 10. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Ice Cream (Johnson / Moll / King) 11. Bertie King with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Skokiaan (Msarurgwa / Glazer) 12. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- St Louis Blues (Handy) 13. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Goin' To Town (Ellington / Miley) 14. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Papa De Da Da (C and S Williams / Todd) 15. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Careless Love (trad. arr. Barber) 16. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Doin' The Crazy Walk (Ellington / Mills) 17. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Petite Fleur (Bechet) 18. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Bourbon St Parade (Barbarin) 19. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Kay Cee Rider (trad. arr. Patterson) 20. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Bye and Bye (trad. arr. Barber) 21. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- When the Saints Go Marching In (Black / Purvis arr. Barber) Disc 2

1. Sister Rosetta Tharpe with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Every time I Feel The Spirit (trad. arr. Barber) 2. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- The Sheik of Araby (Snyder / Smith / Wheeler) 3. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Moonshine Man (Clayton) 4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Majorca (de Paris) 5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Rent Party Blues (Ellington / Hodges) 6. Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee with Chris Barber's Jazz Band and Ottilie Patterson.- Do Lord Do Remember Me (trad.) 7. Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Betty and Dupree (trad. / McGhee) 8. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Give Me Your Telephone Number (Higginbotham) 9. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Golden Striker (Lewis) 10. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Well Alright, OK, You Win (Watts / Wyche) 11. Chris Barber Presents Harlem Washboard.- X Marks The Spot (Scott) 12. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Swipesy Cakewalk (Joplin/Marshall arr. Barber) 13. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- The Entertainer (Joplin arr. Barber) 14. Chris Barber's Jazz Band- Beautiful Dreamer (Foster arr. Barber) 15. Chris Barber's American Jazz Band.- You Tell Me Your Dream (Daniels)

Disc 3

1. Chris Barber's American Jazz Band.- Lil Liza Jane (trad.) 2. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Just a Little While To Stay Here (trad. arr. Barber) 3. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Too Many Drivers (Broonzy) 4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Revival (Harriott) 5. James Cotton.- Love Me Or Leave Me (Kahn / Donaldson) 6. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Trad Tavern (Barber) 7. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Gonna Build a Mountain (Bricusse / Newley) 8. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Chiquita (Jefferson/Hardwick/Washington) 9. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- The Mountains of Mourne (Percy French, Houston Collison) 10. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Lonesome Road (Shilkret/Austin) 11. Edmond Hall with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- High Society 12. Louis Jordan with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby? (Austin) 13. Louis Jordan with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Don't Worry 'Bout The Mule (Jordan) 14. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Eh La Bas! (trad) 15. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Weary Blues (Mathews) 16. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Black and Tan Fantasy (Ellington /Mills) 17. Albert Nicholas with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- C Jam Blues (Ellington) 18. Sammy Price.- Tailgate Boogie (Price)

Disc 4

1. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- I Never Shall Forget (King) 2. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Jeep's Blues (Ellington / Hodges) 3. Alex Bradford with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Couldn't Keep It To Myself (A. Bradford, K. Morris) 4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Csikos (Barber) 5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Zawinul) 6. Van Morrison and Dr. John with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Oh Didn't He Ramble (Trad.) 7. Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band.- Heavy Henry (Dick Morrissey) 8. Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band.- Sideways (Leroy Lovett) 9. Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band.- Good Queen Bess (Hodges) 10. Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band.- The Weight / Caledonia Mission (Robertson) 11. Eddie Bo and Chis Barber.- Wake Up (Edwin Bocage) 12. Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band.- All The Girls Go Crazy (trad.) 13. Chris Barber's Six Piece featuring Jools Holland.- Winin' Boy Blues (Morton) 14. Big Chris Barber Band.- Merry Go Round (Ellington) 15. Chris Barber Special.- Savoy Blues (Ory)

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Track Listing

Disc 1: 1. Chris Barber's New Orleans Jazz Band.- Stomp Off Let's Go (Schoebel) 2. Chris Barber's New Orleans Jazz Band.- Misty Morning (Whetsol / Ellington) 3. Ken Colyer's Jazzmen.- The Isle of Capri (Grosz / Kennedy) 4. Ken Colyer's Jazzmen.- La Harpe St Blues (Colyer) 5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Stevedore Stomp (Ellington / Mills) 6. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- The Martinique (de Paris) 7. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Chimes Blues (Oliver arr. Barber) 8. Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group.- Rock Island Line (trad. arr. Barber / Donegan) 9. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Cox) 10. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Ice Cream (Johnson / Moll / King) 11. Bertie King with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Skokiaan (Msarurgwa / Glazer) 12. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- St Louis Blues (Handy) 13. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Goin' To Town (Ellington / Miley) 14. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Papa De Da Da (C and S Williams / Todd) 15. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Careless Love (trad. arr. Barber) 16. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Doin' The Crazy Walk (Ellington / Mills) 17. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Petite Fleur (Bechet) 18. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Bourbon St Parade (Barbarin) 19. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Kay Cee Rider (trad. arr. Patterson) 20. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Bye and Bye (trad. arr. Barber) 21. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- When the Saints Go Marching In (Black / Purvis arr. Barber)


Disc 2: 1. Sister Rosetta Tharpe with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Every time I Feel The Spirit (trad. arr. Barber) 2. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- The Sheik of Araby (Snyder / Smith / Wheeler) 3. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Moonshine Man (Clayton) 4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Majorca (de Paris) 5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Rent Party Blues (Ellington / Hodges) 6. Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee with Chris Barber's Jazz Band and Ottilie Patterson.- Do Lord Do Remember Me (trad.) 7. Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Betty and Dupree (trad. / McGhee) 8. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Give Me Your Telephone Number (Higginbotham) 9. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Golden Striker (Lewis) 10. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Well Alright, OK, You Win (Watts / Wyche) 11. Chris Barber Presents Harlem Washboard.- X Marks The Spot (Scott) 12. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Swipesy Cakewalk (Joplin/Marshall arr. Barber) 13. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- The Entertainer (Joplin arr. Barber) 14. Chris Barber's Jazz Band- Beautiful Dreamer (Foster arr. Barber) 15. Chris Barber's American Jazz Band.- You Tell Me Your Dream (Daniels)
Disc 3: 1. Chris Barber's American Jazz Band.- Lil Liza Jane (trad.) 2. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Just a Little While To Stay Here (trad. arr. Barber) 3. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Too Many Drivers (Broonzy) 4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Revival (Harriott) 5. James Cotton.- Love Me Or Leave Me (Kahn / Donaldson) 6. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Trad Tavern (Barber) 7. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Gonna Build a Mountain (Bricusse / Newley) 8. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Chiquita (Jefferson/Hardwick/Washington) 9. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- The Mountains of Mourne (Percy French, Houston Collison) 10. Chris Barber's Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson.- Lonesome Road (Shilkret/Austin) 11. Edmond Hall with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- High Society 12. Louis Jordan with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby? (Austin) 13. Louis Jordan with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Don't Worry 'Bout The Mule (Jordan) 14. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Eh La Bas! (trad) 15. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Weary Blues (Mathews) 16. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Black and Tan Fantasy (Ellington /Mills) 17. Albert Nicholas with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- C Jam Blues (Ellington) 18. Sammy Price.- Tailgate Boogie (Price)
Disc 4: 1. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- I Never Shall Forget (King) 2. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Jeep's Blues (Ellington / Hodges) 3. Alex Bradford with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Couldn't Keep It To Myself (A. Bradford, K. Morris) 4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Csikos (Barber) 5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Zawinul) 6. Van Morrison and Dr. John with Chris Barber's Jazz Band.- Oh Didn't He Ramble (Trad.) 7. Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band.- Heavy Henry (Dick Morrissey) 8. Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band.- Sideways (Leroy Lovett) 9. Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band.- Good Queen Bess (Hodges) 10. Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band.- The Weight / Caledonia Mission (Robertson) 11. Eddie Bo and Chis Barber.- Wake Up (Edwin Bocage) 12. Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band.- All The Girls Go Crazy (trad.) 13. Chris Barber's Six Piece featuring Jools Holland.- Winin' Boy Blues (Morton) 14. Big Chris Barber Band.- Merry Go Round (Ellington) 15. Chris Barber Special.- Savoy Blues (Ory)

Personnel

Chris Barber
trombone

Album information

Title: A Trailblazer's Legacy | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: The Last Music Company

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