Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On the Shore (2016)

British clarinetist and jazz musician Acker Bilk swept the global instrumental music scene in 1962 with his composition «Stranger on the Shore». Recorded with The Paramount Jazz Band, this soulful piece centered around an expressive clarinet performance became an international hit, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and reaching number two in the UK. The melody found exceptional resonance among Japanese audiences, where melancholy wind arrangements hold a deep cultural appeal. The reissue of this landmark album revives a cornerstone of traditional jazz and easy listening that defined the sound of 1960s instrumental pop.

Tracklist:
1-1 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY [2:48]
1-2 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE [2:26]
1-3 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - GREENSLEEVES [2:43]
1-4 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - DEEP PURPLE [3:39]
1-5 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - TAKE MY LIPS [2:11]
1-6 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - BRAHMS LULLABY [2:39]
1-7 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - CIELITO LINDO [2:28]
1-8 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - CAROLINA MOON [2:56]
1-9 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - I CAN’T GET STARTED [2:40]
1-10 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - IS THIS THE BLUES? [2:58]
1-11 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - MEAN TO ME [3:16]
1-12 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - STRANGER ON THE SHORE [3:01]

Bonus Track
1-13 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - SUMMER SET [3:41]
1-14 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - BUONA SERA [3:37]
1-15 Mr. Acker Bilk;The Leon Young String Chorale - THAT’S MY HOME [3:20]