Record Reviews

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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TRIFLE ~ FIRST MEETING ESOTERIC 2212 (Barcode: 5013929731240) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1970 Released: 2010 Only album by the short-lived British Jazz-Rock septet TrifleFind albums by this artist, founded by singer George BeanFind albums by this artist, which also included trumpeter Dick CuthellFind albums by this artist, saxophonist Barrie MartinFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Alan FealdmanFind albums by this artist, guitarist John HitchenFind albums by this artist, bassist Patrick KingFind albums by this artist and drummer Chico GreenwoodFind albums by this artist. The group folded shortly after this album was recorded as a result of the tragic death of its leader. Musically the group firmly belongs in the same category as other British early Jazz-Rock outfits like IfFind albums by this artist or GalliardFind albums by this artist. The brass arrangements are excellent and the mostly original material is definitely up to the standard. In retrospect this forgotten gem should have been listened to over the years if not its obscurity and prompt disappearance from the shelves, as it is another Brass-Rock classic. It´s great to see this back in circulation. Warmly recommended!

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