I was alerted by a member of the Funky Frolic family that Johnny Pearson sadly passed away last Sunday, aged 85. You can find more of the Legends Of Library series here and visit Brian's official website here. I hope that you enjoy this compilation and I encourage you to leave a comment or a suggestion as to who you would like showcased in the future. ![]() ![]() The music is mostly in the realm of funk and jazz but "The Unknown", "Ergon", "Holy Mackerel!" and the famous "Chain Reaction" are explorations into crime jazz and electronics. The tracks featured on this compilation come from the above releases along with several other Brutons and compilation albums, in particular the excellent " Aim High: Brian Bennet At KPM 1973-1976". All 3 of these will be posted at Funky Frolic in the not too distant future. His collaborations with Alan Hawkshaw bore much fruit with library records such as "Music Machine", "Drama Montage" and "Synthesis" filled with highlights. ![]() Of course it is wrong of me to speak of him in the past tense because even to this day he continues to produce award winning scores, mostly for television. Like many of his fellow composers Bennett was not only an excellent arranger but also an accomplished musician having played drums in The Velvets, Marty Wilde's Wildcats, The Krew Kats and most notably The Shadows. The Legends Of Library journey continues today with Brian Bennett OBE put under the spotlight.
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