What the Dickens! is a 1963 recording by Johnny Dankworth, accompanied by his orchestra and guests, some of the leading UK jazz musicians of the day. It is a suite based on characters and scenarios associated with Charles Dickens.[1] It was recorded in London on 29 and 31 July, 7 August and 4 October 1963, and released as a vinyl album.[2] What the Dickens! was bundled with Off Duty in a 2012 reissue.[3]
| What the Dickens! | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by Johnny Dankworth, his Orchestra and Guests | |
| Released | 1963 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Fontana Records |
Track listing
edit- "Prologue" (2:26)
- "Weller Never Did" Pickwick Papers (1:58)
- "Little Nell" The Old Curiosity Shop (2:51)
- "The Infant Phenomenon" Nicholas Nickleby (2:12)
- "Demdest Little Fascinator" Nicholas Nickleby (3:09)
- "Dotheboys Hall" Oliver Twist (4:24)
- "Ghosts" A Christmas Carol (2:23)
- "David and the Bloaters" David Copperfield (2:57)
- "Please Sir, I Want Some More" Oliver Twist (2:01)
- "The Artful Dodger" Oliver Twist (1:39)
- "Waiting for Something to Turn Up" David Copperfield (2:46)
- "Dodson and Fogg" Pickwick Papers (1:55)
- "The Pickwick Club" Pickwick Papers (3:15)
- "Serjeant Buzfuz" Pickwick Papers (2:15)
- "Finale" (2:29)
Personnel
editGuests
edit- Tubby Hayes – tenor saxophone
- Ronnie Ross - baritone saxophone
- Ronnie Scott - tenor saxophone
- Dick Morrissey – tenor saxophone
- Jimmy Deuchar - trumpet
- Ron Stephenson – drums
- Bobby Wellins – tenor saxophone
- Ken Napper – bass
- Tony Coe - tenor saxophone, clarinet
- Peter King - tenor saxophone
- David Snell - harp
Orchestra
edit- Leader: John Dankworth
- Gus Galbraith - trumpet
- Leon Calvert - trumpet, flugelhorn
- Dickie Hawdon - trumpet, tenor horn
- Kenny Wheeler - trumpet, tenor horn
- Tony Russell - trombone
- Eddie Harvey - valve trombone
- Ron Snyder - tuba
- Roy East - alto saxophone, flute, clarinet
- John Dankworth - alto saxophone, clarinet
- Vic Ash - tenor saxophone, clarinet
- Art Ellefson - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
- Alan Branscombe - vibraphone, xylophone, piano
- Spike Heatley - basses
- Johnny Butts - drums
- Roy Webster - percussion
References
edit- ^ "Jazz news: Johnny Dankworth: What the Dickens!". All About Jazz. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "John Dankworth: What the Dickens!/Off Duty". Jazzwise. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "John Dankworth: John Dankworth: What The Dickens! / Off Duty! album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. 1 November 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2024.