Various Artists including Crombie Murdoch, Julian Lee, Murray Tanner, Thompson Yandall & Mavis Rivers
Jazz Concert 1950, Auckland Town Hall [ Ode Records / 2 CD - released 25/May/2012 ] Recorded at the Auckland Town Hall on the 7th August 1950, this is a truly historical, landmark document on 2 CDs - and the first time it has been issued to play at the correct speed as recorded! |
Crombie Murdoch (piano), with Bob Ewing (bass) Frank Gibson Jr (drums)
Crombie Murdoch [ Ode Records / CD - released 20/Sep/2010 ] From a Southland farm to the Auckland Town Hall stage with Nat King Cole, Dave Brubeck and others, pianist Crombie Murdoch - aka "the quiet man of jazz" - made his mark in music without fuss or bother. His 1950s ditty about the Hokianga Harbour... |
Pat McMinn & 'The Stardusters', also with the Crombie Murdoch Trio
Pat McMinn: The Complete 50s Recordings [ Frenzy Music / CD - released 9/Jul/2018 ] Pat McMinn was a dancer whose voice and personality were perfect for early 1950s pop: she was always in tune and sang with a sprightly delivery and a smile. Pat recorded 29 tracks during her recording career (1950-1956), mostly covers of popular... |