Derek Humble

Derek Humble (born May 6, 1931 in Livingston, Durham , England , † February 22, 1971 ) was a British alto saxophonist and clarinetist of modern jazz .

Act

Derek Humble began his music career as a teenager and toured with the bands of Teddy Foster. Around 1950 he played with Kathy Stobart , 1951 with Vic Lewis and 1952 with Jack Parnell . From 1953 to 1956 he was a member of Ronnie Scott's band and was involved in the 1950s on recordings by Tony Crombie , Victor Feldman , Arnold Ross , Kenny Graham and Jimmy Deuchar . In 1956 he played with Oscar Rabin , then returned to Scott for a US tour. From 1957 to 1967 Humble was a member of Kurt Edelhagen's orchestra in Cologne , during which time he also played with Heinz Kretzschmar and Dusko Goykovich . In 1961 he also worked with Kenny Clarke and Francy Boland , shortly thereafter becoming the lead alto saxophonist in the Kenny Clarke / Francy Boland Big Band . Until 1968 he went on tour with this band; During this time he was seriously injured in a fight in Cologne. Phil Woods temporarily took over his part in the Clarke-Boland Band until he got back in. In 1969 he still played with Gordon Beck , in 1970 again with Clarke-Boland, although he was no longer able to fill his part. Back in London, he worked briefly with the Phil Seamen Quartet; shortly afterwards, Humble died.

Recordings (selection)

• 1955 - Jimmy Deuchar: Showcase (Jasmine, 1953-55)
• 1955 - Victor Feldman: Suite Sixteen (OJC)
• 1956 - Victor Feldman: Departure Blues (Jasmine); In London, Vol. 1 (Jasmine)
• 1961 - Kenny Clarke / Francy Boland Big Band: The Golden 8 ( Blue Note Records )
• 1966 - Dusko Goykovich: Belgrade Blues (Cosmic Sounds)
• 1968 - Kenny Clarke / Francy Boland Big Band: Three Latin Adventures ( MPS , 1968); Theater National de Paris 1969 (RTE)

literature

• Richard Cook , Brian Morton : The Penguin Guide of Jazz on CD . 6th edition. Penguin, London 2002, ISBN 0-14-051521-6 .
• Ian Carr , Digby Fairweather , Brian Priestley : Rough Guide Jazz. The ultimate guide to jazz. 1800 bands and artists from the beginning until today. 2nd, expanded and updated edition. Metzler, Stuttgart / Weimar 2004, ISBN 3-476-01892-X (English edition Rough Guides 2007, ISBN 1843532565 ).