Van Morrison With George Fame & Friends - How Long Has This Been Going On

Although he has made his name in pop music, singer Van Morrison has long enjoyed jazz, particularly the singing and lyrics of Mose Allison (for whom he had previously organized a recorded tribute). This particular release finds Morrison teaming up with singer Georgie Fame (who also plays organ) and a top-notch group of mostly British jazzmen (tenorman Pee Wee Ellis is a ringer). The music is mostly blues- and jazz-oriented, with the highlights including "The New Symphony Sid," "Early in the Morning," "Sack O' Woe," "Centerpiece," a couple of Mose's better songs, and Morrison's hit "Moondance." A good introduction to Morrison's singing talents for jazz listeners not familiar with him, and a generally successful effort. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alan Skidmore Saxophone Alec Dankworth Bass Chris Lewis Mixing Assistant, Assistant Engineer Georgie Fame Performer, Producer, ?, Organ (Hammond), Vocals, Arranger Guy Barker Trumpet John Minihan Photography Leo Green Saxophone, Vocals Matt Curtis Design Pee Wee Ellis Arranger, Saxophone Ralph Salmins Drums Robin Aspland Piano Tim Young Mastering Tristan "Beenz" Powell Engineer Tristan Powell Mixing, Engineer Van Morrison ?, Vocals, Producer