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SAMURAI ~ SAMURAI ESOTERIC 2025 (Barcode: 5013929712522) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1971 Released: 2008 Only album by the obscure British Jazz-Rock / Prog band SamuraiFind albums by this artist, which in fact was just a name change from the previous band they all played in called WebFind albums by this artist. Keyboardist / composer Dave LawsonFind albums by this artist, who joined Web for their final superb album "I SpiderFind albums with this title", turned the band into a full fledged Jazz-Rock unit and being the band´s musical leader and composer, continued the same direction in the new band. The rest of personnel included guitarist Tony EdwardsFind albums by this artist, bassist John EatonFind albums by this artist, drummer Kenny BeveridgeFind albums by this artist and vibraphonist / percussionist Lennie WrightFind albums by this artist. For the recording of this album they were joined by saxophonists Tony RobertsFind albums by this artist and Don FayFind albums by this artist. Lawson´s brilliant compositions and arrangements (which were later explored also in the band GreensladeFind albums by this artist) turn this album into a true gem and a splendid example of early British Jazz-Rock, which sadly was left forgotten for many years. This CD reissue brings it back with all the splendor and luster, to be enjoyed again. Absolutely brilliant stuff!

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