The Bryan Ferry Orchestra – The Jazz Age

Description

Step into a world where classic artpop meets the roaring 1920s. The Jazz Age reimagines Bryan Ferrys RoxyMusic and solo catalogue as elegant jazz instrumentals, presented by the Bryan Ferry Orchestra. From Virginia Plain and Do the Strand to Love Is the Drug and Avalon, each track is transformed through authentic 1920s-style arrangements featuring banjo, clarinet, muted trumpet, baritone sax, and double bass, crafted by renowned arranger ColinGood. Top UK jazz players, including trumpeter EnricoTomasso and saxophonist AlanBarnes, bring these timeless melodies to life, while mono-style production evokes the charm of vintage 78rpm recordings. Ferry himself steps back from vocals to serve as conductor and producer, curating this inventive project born from his love of jazz and curiosity about how his songs would stand without singing. Perfect for longtime fans, jazz enthusiasts, and design-minded collectors, The Jazz Age offers a fresh perspective on Ferrys catalogue, making it a standout title for discovery, display, and gift-giving.

The album is being reissued for the first time since 2012 on limited edition Forest Green colour 1LP vinyl and a 1CD format.

Tracklist

1. Do The Strand

2. Love Is The Drug

3. Dont Stop The Dance

4. Just Like You

5. Avalon

6. The Bogus Man

7. Slave To Love

8. This Is Tomorrow

9. The Only Face

10. I Thought

11. Reason Or Rhyme

12. Virginia Plain

13. This Island Earth