The Oracle: The Ron Mathewson Tapes Vol. 4, by The Alan Cohen Big Band

The Oracle: The Ron Mathewson Tapes Vol. 4

by The Alan Cohen Big Band

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The Ron Mathewson Tapes Vol. 4
Recorded live in London, December 1968

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released April 5, 2020

Alan Cohen - director, arranger
Kenny Wheeler - trumpet, flugelhorn
Henry Lowther - trumpet, flugelhorn
Mike Osborne - alto sax, clarinet
Alan Skidmore - tenor sax
Brian Smith - soprano sax
John Surman - baritone sax
Chris Pyne - trombone
Mike Gibbs - trombone
Martin Fry - tuba
Ron Mathewson - bass
Trevor Tomkins - drums

From the Ron Mathewson tape archive
Digital transfer by John Thurlow

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