The Clarke-Boland Big Band
Co-chaired by legendary bop drummer Kenny Clarke and Belgian-born pianist/composer Francy Boland, the Clarke-Boland Big Band ranked among the top European orchestras of the '60s and early '70s. The group formed in 1960 following Clarke's relocation to Paris; originally, he and Boland -- fresh off a stint as an arranger for Kurt Edelhagen's German-based orchestra -- teamed in a sextet setting, quickly followed by an octet; the roster continued to grow, however, and soon a big band comprised of other American expatriates and top European players was in place. After earning a reputation as a major live force, the Clarke-Boland Big Band finally made their recorded debut with the 1962 LP Jazz Is Universal; over a dozen more albums followed prior to the group's 1973 dissolution.
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Discography
10 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Clarke-Boland Big Band, Stan Getz
Jazz - Released by Verve Reissues on 1 Jan 1971
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Essential Jazz Sessions
Jazz - Released by Master Classics Records on 1 Dec 2010
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My Kind Of World
Gitte Hænning, The Clarke-Boland Big Band
Jazz - Released by Electrola on 1 Jan 1969
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Handle With Care
Jazz Fusion & Jazz Rock - Released by Rhino Atlantic on 24 May 2005
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Jazz Is Universal
Jazz Fusion & Jazz Rock - Released by Rhino Atlantic on 24 May 2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo