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PASSPORT ~ DOLDINGER JUBILEE CONCERT WOUNDED BIRD 5070 (Barcode: 664140507029) ~ GERMANY ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1973 Released: 2008 5th album by German Jazz-Rock Fusion band PassportFind albums by this artist, founded and led by reedman / composer Klaus Doldinger, recorded live with a long list of guest artist. Along with Passport members: saxophonist Doldinger, keyboardist Kristian SchultzeFind albums by this artist, bassist Wolfgang SchmidFind albums by this artist and drummer Curt CressFind albums by this artist, the guest include British organist extraordinaire Brian AugerFind albums by this artist, drummer Pete YorkFind albums by this artist and guitarist Alexis KornerFind albums by this artist, American (resident in Europe at the time) saxophone giant Johnny GriffinFind albums by this artist and virtuoso German guitarist Volker KriegelFind albums by this artist – definitely an awe-inspiring superstar lineup. The music is mostly written by Doldinger with just one Jazz standard used to showcase Auger´s exceptional organ playing and a Blues standard for everybody to jam along. The live recording showcases the extraordinary instrumental abilities of all the musicians involved and is a great example of the European Jazz-Rock Fusion at the time. Warmly recommended!

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PASSPORT ~ HAND MADE WOUNDED BIRD 0483 (Barcode: 664140048324) ~ GERMANY ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1973 Released: 2008 3rd album by the brilliant German Jazz-Rock Fusion ensemble PassportFind albums by this artist founded and led by reedman / composer Klaus DoldingerFind albums by this artist, a veteran German Jazz musician and a brilliant composer. The band was one of the best European Fusion ensembles in the 1970s and continues to exist and perform now in its fourth decade under Doldinger´s leadership. On this album the group´s members are Doldinger on saxophones and keyboards, keyboardist Frank RobertsFind albums by this artist, bassist Wolfgang SchmidFind albums by this artist and drummer Curt CressFind albums by this artist. The music is absolutely brilliant from start to finish, stylistically similar to other European Fusion ensembles at the time, like the British ensemble IfFind albums by this artist, with funky but uneven rhythms and superb melody lines. The players are all excellent musicians and their performances spotless. Overall this is a classic European Jazz-Rock album, a great document of the genre at the time and a timeless piece of excellent music. Highly recommended!

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