The Jazz Couriers
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Biography
The Jazz Couriers, a British jazz quintet, formed in London in April 1957. The group's initial lineup included Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott on tenor saxophones, Terry Shannon on piano, Malcolm Cecil on bass, and Bill Eyden on drums. They made their debut at the opening night of the Flamingo Club in Soho. In February 1958, The Jazz Couriers were selected by the National Jazz Federation to open for the Dave Brubeck Quartet during their first UK tour. Throughout their career, the band released four albums: The Jazz Couriers (1957), In Concert (1958), and Couriers Of Jazz (1959). They also appeared on BBC radio and TV broadcasts. The band disbanded in August 1959.
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- Through the Night Roared the Overland Express by The Jazz Couriers
- Oh, Myl by The Jazz Couriers
- Whisper Not by Tubby Hayes
- Reunion by The Jazz Couriers
- A Foggy Day by The Jazz Couriers
- Cheek To Cheek featuring Tubby Hayes
- Speak Low by The Jazz Couriers
- Plebus by The Jazz Couriers
- Time Was by The Jazz Couriers
- Through The Night Roared The Overland Express
- Introduction by Tony Hall/What Is This Thing Called Love? featuring Ronnie Scott
- The Jazz Couriers In Concert: What Is This Thing Called Love / Some Of My Best Friends Are Blues / The Serpent
- The Jazz Couriers In Concert: Guys And Dolls / Time Was / Speak Slow / Cheek To Cheek
