Schema Rearward’s 1971 reissue of "At Her Majesty's Pleasure...." brings to light a prime example of the Kenny Clarke – Francy Boland Big Band’s adept fusion of American jazz and contemporary R&B, originally captured in Rome.
- The album was recorded in Rome in 1969.
- This 1971 release on the Schema Rearward label marked a reissue of material originally put out by the BASF label.
- The ensemble featured a rotating cast of top-tier European jazz musicians alongside American expatriates.
The Kenny Clarke – Francy Boland Big Band was a European jazz ensemble founded in the mid-1960s, known for its sophisticated arrangements and blend of hard bop with soul influences. This 1971 release found the band continuing its exploration of modern jazz idioms with a distinct European sensibility.
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