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REFUGEE ~ LIVE IN CONCERT - NEWCASTLE CITY HALL 1974 VOICEPRINT 421 (Barcode: 604388327225) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1974Released: 2007 Considering the fact that the legendary band RefugeeFind albums by this artist, formed in 1973 by two ex-NiceFind albums by this artist members Lee JacksonFind albums by this artist and Brian DavisonFind albums by this artist with the Swiss keyboards wizard Patrick MorazFind albums by this artist, recorded only one studio album and disbanded after less than a year with Moraz leaving to join YesFind albums by this artist, every piece of their recorded legacy is an absolute revelation. Add to this the surprisingly high quality of the recording and you have an amazing piece of Prog history on your hands. The concert includes most of the material from the studio album, but the live versions are extensively expanded to include longer solos and variations. All three musicians perform beautifully with Moraz expressing his virtuosity to the limit (and beyond). A couple of non-album tracks are also present, these of course never previously heard. It is a great pity that these recordings were to be the last recorded documents of Jackson and Davison for over 30 years (until the Nice reunion). The word of Prog would have been even richer if they continued their careers. Moraz was of course to be a central figure on the Prog scene for many years and recorded extensively. This is an absolute essential piece of Prog history and I know very few Prog fans that would miss this item in their collection.
REFUGEE ~ REFUGEE TIME WAVE 002 (Barcode: 604388669622) ~ SWITZERLAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1974Released: 2006 Only album by the classic Prog group RefugeeFind albums by this artist, which at the time was viewed as an attempt to revive the glorious days of The NiceFind albums by this artist as it featured two ex-Nice members (Lee JacksonFind albums by this artist and Brian DavisonFind albums by this artist) and was fronted by a virtuoso keyboards player – Patrick MorazFind albums by this artist. The album is a great showcase of Patrick’s abilities as a player and composer and includes two lengthy suites (17 and 18 minutes long) in the best tradition of Prog instrumental music. It is a real shame they managed to record only one album before disbanding. Moraz would of course later join YesFind albums by this artist (and achieve international recognition) and then The Moody BluesFind albums by this artist. This album remained unavailable for many years on CD and is one of the most sought after Prog releases in history.
