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GALLIARD ~ NEW DAWN ESOTERIC 2099 (Barcode: 5013929719927) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1969 - 1970 Released: 2009 2nd and last album by the brilliant British early Jazz-Rock Fusion band GalliardFind albums by this artist, which somehow slipped into obscurity in spite of the fact that they were as good as any of the famous bands of the genre, which enjoyed enormous success, like Blood, Sweat & TearsFind albums by this artist for example. The band comprised of trumpeter Dave CaswellFind albums by this artist, guitarist / vocalist Geoff BrownFind albums by this artist (who composed all the material), bassist Andy AbbottFind albums by this artist, lead guitarist Richard PannelFind albums by this artist, drummer Les PodrazaFind albums by this artist and saxophonist John SmithFind albums by this artist, but was expanded by additional brass players during the recording session: saxophonist Lyle JenkinsFind albums by this artist, trumpeter Harry BeckettFind albums by this artist, trombonist John HughesFind albums by this artist and others. The music is excellent, typical of the era, with unexpected turns and twists and superb brass arrangements, often quite complex and always beautifully executed. This is a true lost gem and Jazz-Rock Fusion / Prog fans not familiar with this heavenly music should embrace it with joy. Most warmly recommended!

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GALLIARD ~ STRANGE PLEASURE ESOTERIC 2098 (Barcode: 5013929719828) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1969 Released: 2009 1st album by the brilliant British early Jazz-Rock Fusion band GalliardFind albums by this artist, which somehow slipped into obscurity in spite of the fact that they were as good as any of the famous bands of the genre, which enjoyed enormous success, like Blood, Sweat & TearsFind albums by this artist for example. The band comprised of trumpeter Dave CaswellFind albums by this artist (who composed 2 of the tracks on this album, guitarist / vocalist Geoff BrownFind albums by this artist (who composed the rest of the material), bassist Andy AbbottFind albums by this artist, lead guitarist Richard PannelFind albums by this artist, drummer Les PodrazaFind albums by this artist and saxophonist John SmithFind albums by this artist, but was expanded by additional brass players during the recording session: saxophonist Lyle JenkinsFind albums by this artist, trumpeter Harry BeckettFind albums by this artist, trombonist John HughesFind albums by this artist and others. The music is excellent, typical of the era, with unexpected turns and twists and superb brass arrangements, often quite complex and always beautifully executed. This is a true lost gem and Jazz-Rock Fusion / Prog fans not familiar with this heavenly music should embrace it with joy. Most warmly recommended!

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