The Viscounts - Harlem Nocturne

JASMINE RECORDS

£10.49

Cat. no: JASCD1120
Format: CD
Barcode: 604988112023
Release Date: 30 Jul 2021
Genre: Rock & Roll

The Viscounts were one of the many rock instrumental groups that sprang up across America as the genre became popular in the late 1950s.

Theirs was an original and evocative sound which was more adult sounding than many of their contemporaries.

This compilation features most of their best recordings especially their biggest hit, a cover of Earl Hagen’s instrumental classic “Harlem Nocturne” which was originally performed by Ray Noble orchestra in 1939. Despite being covered more than 500 times it’s the Viscounts version that is by far and away the most famous.

There is a heavy Film Noir feel about several of the tracks that certainly evoke black & white movies with dark rain swept streets, plus some very rare records which makes this collection a must have for instro fans. Includes fully detailed liner notes.

Tracks: Harlem Nocturne / Chug-A-Lug / I Cover The Waterfront / Dig / September Song / The Touch (Le Grisbi) / Night Train / Summertime / Viscount Rock / Along The Navajo Trail / When The Saints Go Marching In / Wabash Blues / So Slow / Shadrach / This Place / Little Brown Jug / Opus 1 / Sophisticated Lady / When Johnny Comes Marching Home / Mark’s Mood / Night Fight / A Girl Like You / Ballin’ The Jack / Night For Love / Harlem Nocturne / Dig / Viscount Rock