Album: The Very Best of Johnny Hates Jazz by Johnny Hates Jazz (1993)
Genre: New Wave | Mood: Good Natured
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: The Very Best of Johnny Hates Jazz is Johnny Hates Jazz’s first of two compilation albums. Released in May 1993, the majority of the album concentrates on songs from the band’s debut album, although the b-sides from several of the major singles on that album, the non-album single "Turn the Tide," and a few songs from the band’s lesser known second album Tall Stories, are included on the compilation as well.

Artist Background: Johnny Hates Jazz is an English pop/rock band, formed in London in 1985 by Clark Datchler (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Mike Nocito (bass, guitar), and Calvin Hayes (keyboards, drums). In April 1987 they saw international success with their first hit single "Shattered Dreams". On 29 April 2013 they released their first single for nearly 22 years entitled Magnetized. Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: New Wave, Good Natured, 1990s, Compilation, EMI


The Very Best of Johnny Hates Jazz is Johnny Hates Jazz’s first of two compilation albums. Released in May 1993, the majority of the album concentrates on songs from the band’s debut album, although the b-sides from several of the major singles on that album, the non-album single "Turn the Tide," and a few songs from the band’s lesser known second album Tall Stories, are included on the compilation as well.

The Very Best of Johnny Hates Jazz

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