Artist: George Ricci and The Improverts with Lol Coxhill
Title: A Big Honk
Cat Number: SLAMCD202
Year released: 1992
Format: CD & all digital platforms
Barcode: 5028386020226
Saxophonist/composer George Ricci and ‘the Improverts’ recorded Oxford 1990, featuring legendary free jazz saxophonist Lol Coxhill on 5 tracks.
Personnel: George Ricci (tenor & soprano saxophones), Lol Coxhill (soprano saxophone – 2, 6-9), Dave Holdsworth (trumpet, flugelhorn, pocket trumpet), Matt Holland (trumpet, flugelhorn), Griff Griffiths (trombone), Geoff Hawkins (tenor saxophone), Jez Cook (guitar), Adrian Hocking (bass), Andy Goodchild, Martin Hart (drums), Kelly Aiken (vocals)
“I’ve had as much enjoyment out of this CD as I’ve had out of anything that’s come my way in recent time.” – Humphrey Lyttelton, BBC Radio 2
“This is a vital and vibrant seven-piece band from Oxfordshire…a British band with a fresh conception of traditional forms and is strongly recommended, not least for the leader’s sensual tenor and soprano stylings.” – Jazz Journal