Artist: Acker Bilk
Genre: Jazz
Acker Bilk was an English clarinetist born Bernard Stanley Bilk in 1929, who became one of Britain's most beloved jazz musicians. Known for his distinctive smooth tone and trademark goatee and bowler hat, Bilk brought traditional jazz to mainstream audiences. He achieved international fame with his 1961 instrumental 'Stranger on the Shore,' which became a massive hit worldwide. He continued performing into his eighties, maintaining his status as a British cultural icon until his death in 2014.
Acker Bilk vinyl records (34)
MR ACKER BILK with THE LEON YOUNG STRING CHORALE Mood For Love (1966 UK 12-track vinyl LP part of the Sudtio 2 Stereo series great front laminated picture sleeve depicting Acker being tempted by a beauty on the sofa whilst gripping his clarinet with catalogue inner. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has the odd light sign of play TWO132) Track Listing: Im In The Mood For Love Sonia La Playa Confessin Paradise When Lights Are Low It Had To Be You Theme From Madame X Night Lights When You Are There If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight ) When Your Lover Has Gone
£17.00 used
ACKER BILK HIS CLARINET & STRINGS Aranjuez Mon Amour (1978 UK solid centre A label advance promotional vinyl 7 for the single release with release date of 5.1.79 on the label also including Summer Never Came. The vinyl comes issued in thePye company die-cut paper sleeve)
£11.99 used
ACKER BILK Thats My Desire (1974 UK 14-track LP pressed on translucent vinyl [visible when held to a strong light] fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played NSPL41036) Track Listing: If I Had A Ribbon She Thats My Desire Theme From Swan Lake Yesterdays Smile Love Someone Who Cares Bachianas Brasileiras No
£12.00 used
ACKER BILK PLAYS WITH HIS PARAMOUNT JAZZ BAND Franklin Street Blues (1961 UK 4-track MONO 7 vinyl EP with solid centre with both sets of recordings are from two dates at the Metro Club London in 1957 including Savoy Blues Goodnight SweetPrince and Climax Rag. The front laminated flipback picture sleeve and the vinyl remains barely played ARC87) Track Listing: A1 Franklin Street Blues Written-By – Dumaine* A2 Savoy Blues Written-By – Ory* B1 Goodnight Sweet Prince Arranged By – Acker Bilk B2 Climax Rag Written-By – Scott*
£12.00 used