Ken Levy and The Phantoms / The Jumping Jewels • Kings of Eurotwang! CD
When guitar instrumentals swept across Europe in the wake of the phenomenal success of The Shadows' Apache, dozens of groups emerged to satisfy the demand for clean, echo-drenched twang. While many groups came and went, Ken Levy & The Phantoms and The Jumping Jewels enjoyed lasting success and remain two of the finest exponents of the unmistakable Eurotwang sound.
Originally formed in Cambridge, England, The Phantoms found their greatest success after relocating to Sweden as Ken Levy & The Phantoms, becoming major stars throughout Scandinavia. Meanwhile, Dutch instrumental outfit The Jumping Jewels enjoyed success not only in their native Holland, but also across mainland Europe, Asia and South America.
This superb 32-track collection brings together the best recordings by both groups, including many tracks that remain difficult to find elsewhere on CD. For fans of Rock 'n' Roll guitar instrumentals, The Shadows-inspired twang and classic European instrumental music, it is an essential introduction to the kings of Eurotwang.
