Musicians · 1927–2005

Basil Kirchin

British musician

Born: 8 August 1927
Blackpool
Died: 18 June 2005
Kingston upon Hull
Country: United Kingdom
Record labels: Island Records
Discography: 11 albums

Biography

Basil Kirchin was a jazz musician. Basil Kirchin was born on 8 August 1927 in Blackpool and died on 18 June 2005 in Kingston upon Hull. Record labels: Island Records. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Music of the Nations, Volume 2: Arabic, Asian, Oriental” (1968) to “Basil Kirchin Is My Friend” (2017).

Basil Kirchin (born Basil Philip Kirchinsky; 20 August 1927 – 18 June 2005) was an English drummer and composer. His career spanned from playing drums in his father's big band at the age of 13, through scoring films, to electronic music featuring tape manipulation of the sounds of birds, animals, insects and children.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Music of the Nations, Volume 2: Arabic, Asian, Oriental 1968

Worlds Within Worlds 1971

Worlds Within Worlds 1974

Quantum: A Journey Through Sound in Two Parts 2003

The Abominable Dr. Phibes 2003

Charcoal Sketches / States of Mind 2004

Particles 2005

Primitive London 2011

Dr. Phibes 2016

Basil Kirchin Is My Friend 2017

The Freakmaker

Frequently asked questions

When and where was Basil Kirchin born?

Basil Kirchin was born 8 August 1927 in Blackpool.

What are Basil Kirchin's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Music of the Nations, Volume 2: Arabic, Asian, Oriental (1968), Worlds Within Worlds (1971), Worlds Within Worlds (1974), Quantum: A Journey Through Sound in Two Parts (2003) and The Abominable Dr. Phibes (2003).

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