• This 30th anniversary, celebratory, 2-disc expanded edition of Thomas Lang’s acclaimed debut album, ‘Scallywag Jaz’ from 1987, contains no fewer than 26 bonus tracks. Thomas Lang’s honeyed tenor tones drew comparisons, at the time of its original release, with the smooth, sultry jazz drenched moods of Sade and the warmth and expressive inflections of Alison Moyet. For sure, Thomas Lang had a big, classy voice and an easy, dashing elegance. His debut album was written with, and co-produced by, one of the leading Merseyside musicians of the day, David A. Hughes who had previous associations with local acts Dalek I Love You, OMD and The Lotus Eaters and who would go on to forge a notable career composing for film and television. David A. Hughes co-produced Thomas Lang’s album with Pete Smith, whose stellar record production credits now include such luminaries as Sting, Gary Moore, The Adventures, Squeeze and Randy Crawford. • ‘Scallywag Jaz’ presents music that is a moody, melancholic mélange featuring saxophones and pianos. The songs swing towards a hazy nostalgia for half-empty ’50s dancehalls and ballrooms. It was recorded at Liverpool’s legendary Studios. The album amply demonstrates Thomas and his cohorts’ diverse musical stylings in songs that range from the jazzy instrumentation of the title track through the torch vocals of ‘Fingers & Thumbs’.
B**H
Great album with loads of extra tracks.
Bought this originally on cassette back in the eighties! Such a great voice, still sounds awesome today. Love the extra tracks, especially the Tokyo gig from 91. Got to see Thomas live a few times when I lived in Liverpool and this album brings back so many memories. Brilliant.
D**D
I'm a happy man
The original CD release became quite a rarity and was demanding high prices on t'internet before this arrived. And what a wonderful release this is. Worth the price alone for the *original* and best version of "The Happy Man", and you get the radio version thrown in too (just a faded shortened version before we all get too excited ;) - pretty much everything you ever need to hear by our hero is included across these two discs, and it's packaged with a great booklet too. 5* all the way
C**S
Simply Awesome
This album is just fantastic. Great to hear all those familiar tracks along with some newer versions. Great album 30 years ago still great now. Looking forward to some more live gigs and new music. Fingers (and Thumbs) crosses.
G**A
Great listening!
Absoutely love this album. Had it years ago on cassette tape, but of course the quality is so much better on CD !
A**I
a must listen and own
Talent like this does not come often, and when they do, they preserve their intregity by not going bubblegum. A gem.
A**R
Class
Simply the best...Take a bow Mr Jones
C**P
Five Stars
Received and thank you
M**Y
dissapointed.
Think this is second hand.Case in poor condition and cd jumps on tracks 4 and5.Dissapointed.
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