Album · 1970

Greek Variations & Other Aegean Exercises

Released
1970
Label
Columbia Records
Catalogue no.
SCX 6414
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
47:39
Country
GB

“Greek Variations & Other Aegean Exercises” is an album by Neil Ardley, Ian Carr & Don Rendell, released in 1970 on Columbia Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 47:39. The line-up features Don Rendell (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone), Ian Carr (flugelhorn, trumpet), Jeff Clyne (double bass), John Marshall (drums (drum set)) and Neville Whitehead (double bass).

Who played on Greek Variations & Other Aegean Exercises

  • Don Rendell soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, alto flute, clarinet on 5 tracks
  • Ian Carr flugelhorn, trumpet on 4 tracks
  • Jeff Clyne double bass on 4 tracks
  • John Marshall drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
  • Neville Whitehead double bass on 4 tracks
  • Stan Robinson flute, tenor saxophone on 4 tracks
  • Trevor Tomkins drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
  • Brian Smith soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone on 3 tracks
  • Chris Spedding guitar on 3 tracks
  • Amaryllis Fleming cello on 1 track
  • Barbara Thompson flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone on 1 track
  • Charles Tunnell cello on 1 track
  • Frank Ricotti percussion, marimba, vibraphone on 1 track
  • Jack Bruce bass guitar, double bass on 1 track
  • Jack Rothstein violin on 1 track
  • Karl Jenkins oboe, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone on 1 track
  • Kelly Isaacs violin on 1 track
  • Kenneth Essex viola on 1 track
  • Michael Gibbs trombone on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A The Greek Variations 23:50
  2. B1 Wine Dark Lullaby 5:06
  3. B2 Orpheus 1:54
  4. B3 Persephone’s Jive 3:31
  5. B4 Farewell Penelope 2:41
  6. B5 Odysseus, King of Ithaca 4:17
  7. B6 Siren’s Song 3:59
  8. B7 Veil of Ino 2:21

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on Greek Variations & Other Aegean Exercises?

The line-up of Greek Variations & Other Aegean Exercises includes Don Rendell (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone), Ian Carr (flugelhorn, trumpet), Jeff Clyne (double bass), John Marshall (drums (drum set)), Neville Whitehead (double bass), Stan Robinson (flute, tenor saxophone), Trevor Tomkins (drums (drum set)) and Brian Smith (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone).

Which label released Greek Variations & Other Aegean Exercises?

Greek Variations & Other Aegean Exercises was released in 1970 on Columbia Records (SCX 6414).

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