Charlie Watts - Anthology (2LP Vinyl)

Charlie Watts "Anthology" is an affectionate retrospective and a reflection of just how frequently Watts was able to exercise his jazz muscles between Rolling Stones commitments to create a bespoke discography of his own. Including 3 unreleased tracks. The names of Charlie's jazz heroes fell from his lips like a superfan turning the pages of a personal scrapbook. Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan, Chico Hamilton, Dave Green, Stan Tracey, Peter King, Courtney Pine, Gail Thompson, Brian Lemon, Gerard Presencer, the Red Rodney group and collaborator Jim Keltner. He knew every player, every session, every album, every outfit they wore on the cover, and he spoke about them with a deep and genuine reverence. He may have been a globally loved hero in the biggest band in the word, but he swatted away any compliment or comparison with his musical favourites. He counted himself their admirer, never their equal. The Anthology includes an extended essay by Paul Sexton which documents Charlie Watt's jazz career and the essential albums covered in the collection.TracklistLP 101. Stompin' At The Savoy (Live At Fulham Town Hall, London, 1986)02. Flying Home (Live At Fulham Town Hall, London, 1986)03. Practising, Practising, Just Great04. Relaxing At Camarillo05. Blackbird - White Chicks06. Cool Blues (Live At Ronnie Scott's, Birmingham, 1991)07. You Go To My Head08. If I Should Lose You09. My ShipLP 201. Long Ago (And Far Away)02. Good Morning Heartache03. Never Let Me Go04. Roy Haynes - Charlie Watts & Jim Keltner05. Airto - Charlie Watts & Jim Keltner06. Roll 'em Charlie (Live At Ronnie Scott's, London, 2001)07. What's New (Live At Ronnie Scott's, London, 2001)08. Take The "A" Train (Live At Ronnie Scott's, London, 2001)