British label under Edition Raphaele and Mozart Edition (Great Britain) Ltd.
Initially based at 199 Wardour Street, later moved to 90/93 Cowcross Street, London.
See also its German branch:
Raphaele Records.
LPs:
RRS 101 - May Be - The Billy May Orchestra (1979)
RRS.102 - There Is Always a Place for the Past (in the Present) - The "Art Deco" Orchestra conducted by Ronnie Hazlehurst
RRS 103 - Offenbach - Raphaele Concert Orchestra conducted by Peter Walden (
UNCONFIRMED)
RRS 104 - Swing Doodle - The Brian Dee Quintet (1982)
Composers:
RRS 101 - Doris D. Nelson
RRS.102 - Ronnie Hazlehurst/Dave Watts/Peter Hope/Russell Humphrey/Eric Davids (Eric Wetherell)/Alan Langford (Alan Owen)
RRS 103 -
RRS 104 - Brian Dee/Peter Hope/Dave Watts
Additional info:
RRS 101:
All arrangements by Billy May
Raphaele Records, 199 Wardour Street, London W1V 3FA
Copyright: Mozart Edition (Great Britain) Ltd.
RRS 102:
Raphaele Records, 199 Wardour Street, London
RRS 104:
A sophisticated album of piano-inspired music, somewhat reminiscent of George Shearnig's approach, but with the addition of Bossa Nova rhythms and the sound of Electric Piano it makes an attractive and musical sound for all occasions.
The music, itself, is written by-
PETER HOPE
Until now perhaps better known for his Light Music compositions and arrangements.
DAVE WATTS
Who is known for his work in the Jazz and 'Pop' world and his Workshop at the Guildhall School of Music, including appearing at the Barbican Centre.
BRIAN DEE
A Studio musician in great demand for his keyboard excellence and adaptability. His flowing style and inventiveness with his Quartet and, on this occasion, his newly-formed Quintet, graces the whole Album.
Piano/Elec. Piano - Brian Dee
Vibes - Jim Lawless
Guitar - Dick Abell
Bass Guitar - Melt Kingston
Drums - Alan Ganley
RAPHELE RECORDS
90/93 COWCROSS STREET, LONDON, ECIM 6BH
Telephone: 253 0949
