JACK PARNELL: TWO CLASSIC ALBUMS PLUS TWO EP’S (TRIP TO MARS / JACK PARNELL SELECTION / PARNELL ON PARADE / KICK OFF!) (2CD)

AVID Jazz here presents two classic Jack Parnell albums plus two classic E.P’s plus 27 additional recordings including the complete recorded output ofThe Vic Lewis and Jack Parnell Jazzmen and previously unissued recordings of Kenny Bakers Swing Group featuring Jack Parnell. Including originalLP and E.P. liner notes on a finely re-mastered and low priced double CD.To coin a phrase from one of the featured E.P’s in our new release, we certainly do have a parade of Parnells for your entertainment! On “Trip to Mars”Jack is joined by some of the finest musicians in the country including Ronnie Scott, Kenny Graham, trumpeter Jimmy Deuchar, Harry Klein, SammyStokes and Phil Seaman on hand as second drummer when Jack takes over vocal or conducting duties! You will also hear the famous drum duetsbetween Jack and Phil on “The Champ” and “Skin Deep”! On “Parnell on Parade” we can hear Jack really going at his kit on all four tracks backed by atremendously hard hitting band including Don Honeywe