What the Dickens! is a 1963 recording by Johnny Dankworth, accompanied by his orchestra and guests, some of the leading UK jazz musicians of the day. It is a suite based on characters and scenarios associated with Charles Dickens. It was recorded in London on July 29 and 31, August 7, October 4, 1963 and released as a vinyl album.
Track listing
"Prologue" (2:26) "Weller Never Did" Pickwick Papers (1:58) "Little Nell" The Old Curiosity Shop (2:51) "The Infant Phenomenon" Nicholas Nickleby (2:12) "Demdest Little Fascinator" Nicholas Nickleby (3:09) "Dotheboys Hall" Oliver Twist (4:24) "Ghosts" A Christmas Carol (2:23) "David and the Bloaters" David Copperfield (2:57) "Please Sir, I Want Some More" Oliver Twist (2:01) "The Artful Dodger" Oliver Twist (1:39) "Waiting for Something to Turn Up" David Copperfield (2:46) "Dodson and Fogg" Pickwick Papers (1:55) "The Pickwick Club" Pickwick Papers (3:15) "Serjeant Buzfuz" Pickwick Papers (2:15) "Finale" (2:29)