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ARTWOODS ~ ART GALLERY (EXPANDED EDITION) REPERTOIRE 5134 (Barcode: 4009910513422) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1966 Released: 2009 ArtwoodsFind albums by this artist were one of the greatest British Blues / Rhythm And Blues bands from the mid-1960s, which unfortunately never achieved the success it truly deserved. Led by singer Arthur WoodFind albums by this artist (or "Art" and hence the band´s name) the band also included keyboardist Jon LordFind albums by this artist (future founding member of Deep PurpleFind albums by this artist) and drummer Keef HartleyFind albums by this artist, guitarist Derek GriffithsFind albums by this artist and bassist Malcolm PoolFind albums by this artist. All these players, despite their tender age at the time, were excellent musicians already, which can be heard here. Due to quite strong Jazz influence, this music can be considered as early Jazz-Rock to some extent, similar to the material recorded by the Graham Bond OrganizationFind albums by this artist. The band managed to record only one album, one EP and several singles; all of their recordings are collected here for our pleasure. Definitely a classic, worth investigating!

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DOG SOLDIER ~ DOG SOLDIER ESOTERIC 2252 (Barcode: 5013929735224) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1974 Released: 2011 Only album by the short-lived UK Prog group Dog SoldierFind albums by this artist, which was formed by drummer Keef HartleyFind albums by this artist with guitarist Miller AndersonFind albums by this artist, guitarist Derek GriffithsFind albums by this artist, bassist Paul BlissFind albums by this artist and keyboardist Mel SimpsonFind albums by this artist. Hartley and Anderson played together in the Keef Hartley BandFind albums by this artist of course and Hartley and Griffiths go back as far as the ArtwoodsFind albums by this artist. Together they played some excellent music, mixing Hard Rock and Prog elements, as appropriate for the period. The album is a little known gem, which only a few dedicated collectors ever knew about, but now with this long-overdue reissue it will surely be of interest to many new fans. Highly recommended!

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SATISFACTION ~ SATISFACTION ESOTERIC 2069 (Barcode: 5013929716926) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1970 Released: 2008 Only album by the great British Jazz-Rock band SatisfactionFind albums by this artist, formed by veteran trumpeter Mike CottonFind albums by this artist with flautist / saxophonist Nick NewallFind albums by this artist, trombonist John BeechamFind albums by this artist, guitarist Derek GriffithsFind albums by this artist, bassist Lem LubinFind albums by this artist and drummer Bernie HigginsonFind albums by this artist. They played great original material typical to the Brass-Rock sub-genre, with interesting brass arrangements and impressive vocal harmonies. The album is a gem from start to finish and this reissue does a great service to all Brass-Rock fans by bringing it back to life. A must to all Brass-Rock and Jazz-Rock fans!

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