Jazz Articles about Neil Ardley & the New Jazz Orchestra

Neil Ardley & the New Jazz Orchestra: On The Radio: BBC Sessions 1971

by Duncan Heining
August 27, 2017

Neil Ardley was a truly remarkable individual. As well as his work in jazz as a composer/band-leader/arranger, Neil was a scientific author with 101 books to his name, which sold over 10 million copies. I spoke to him once but, sadly, Ardley had died by the time I commenced work on my book on British jazz, Trad Dads, Dirty Boppers and Free Fusioneers. While I covered his work with the New Jazz Orchestra, there was much more to be said. ...