The Red Onions At Home

Rear sleeve notes state: The Onions as a band are not as pretentious as to say they are adding to or striving towards a new sound in jazz, but in this era of "1964 Trad" and "Chrome-Plated Jazz" they stand out for their stoic adherence to the basic principals of classic jazz. The fuller and more relaxed sound on this session is obviously due to two factors; the addition of a pianist, Ian Clyne, and the natural maturing of the group's style. The tunes themselves reflect a sincere approach as they provide a good cross section of early classic tunes, ranging from King Oliver's "Farewell Blues" to a pop tune of the twenties "Oriental Man".