John Eady, Jack Trombey & De Wolfe Music - Sliced Orange (1975)

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Title: Sliced Orange
Year Of Release: 1975
Label: De Wolfe Ltd
Genre: Jazz-Funk, Library Music, Easy Listening, Cinematic
Quality: Mp3 320 / Flac (tracks)
Total Time: 40:23
Total Size: 96/248 Mb
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Tracklist:

01. Man At Bay 2:56
02. That Certain Look 2:16
03. Gold Blend 2:53
04. Sliced Orange 2:20
05. Way With Women 2:54
06. Funky Pepper 2:12
07. Stetson 4:18
08. Apres Ski 2:45
09. Man's Blend 3:30
10. Ayers Rock 3:00
11. Delft 3:14
12. So Real 2:53
13. Sierra Madre 2:53
14. Feeling Great 2:18

The album Sliced ​​Orange is divided between two prominent composers of the library scene of their time, each contributing their own side of the record:

Side A (John Eady): British composer John Eady focused on creating sunny, rhythmic, and lighthearted music. His tracks (such as the title track "Sliced ​​Orange," "Side Stepper," and "Strollin'") are built on lush brass arrangements, memorable guitar licks, and a soft, funky rhythm section. It's the perfect soundtrack for daytime TV, travel scenes, fashion shows, or serene mid-'70s city strolls.

Side B (Jack Trombey): This pseudonym was used by the renowned Dutch composer Jan Stoeckart. His contributions to the album are slightly more eccentric and varied. Trombie experiments with tempo and mood, from the carefree and playful "Ragamuffin" to dynamic instrumental passages with a pronounced emphasis on percussion and flute.

Like all De Wolfe releases, the album boasts impeccable production quality and virtuoso performances by session musicians (often anonymous). The original sleeve for each track traditionally included a brief mood description for the editors (e.g., "fast-paced, fun," "light, carefree"). Today, the original LP is a highly prized artifact among DJs, vinyl collectors, and producers seeking rare vintage funk and lounge samples.