What the Dickens!

What the Dickens!
Studio album by Johnny Dankworth, his Orchestra and Guests
Released 1963
Genre Jazz
Label Fontana Records

What the Dickens! is a 1963 recording by Johnny Dankworth, accompanied by his orchestra and guests, some of the leading UK jazz musicians of the day. It is a suite based on characters and scenarios associated with Charles Dickens. It was recorded in London on July 29 and 31, August 7, October 4 1963 and released as a vinyl album.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Prologue" (2:26)
  2. "Weller Never Did" (1:58)
  3. "Little Nell" (2:51)
  4. "The Infant Phenomenon" (2:12)
  5. "Demdest Little Fascinator" (3:09)
  6. "Dotheboys Hall" (4:24)
  7. "Ghosts" (2:23)
  8. "David and the Bloaters" (2:57)
  9. "Please Sir, I Want Some More" (2:01)
  10. "The Artful Dodger" (1:39)
  11. "Waiting for Something to Turn Up" (2:46)
  12. "Dodson and Fogg" (1:55)
  13. "The Pickwick Club" (3:15)
  14. "Serjeant Buzfuz" (2:15)
  15. "Finale" (2:29)

Personnel

Guests

Orchestra