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KEN HYDER / TALISKER ~ DREAMING OF GLENISLA REEL RECORDINGS 004 (Barcode: 641444015429) ~ UK ~ Jazz-World Fusion Recorded: 1975- 1976Released: 2007 Scottish drummer / composer Ken HyderFind albums by this artist and his TaliskerFind albums by this artist ensemble were one of the most interesting groups on the UK Free Jazz scene in the mid-1970s. I recall hearing their performances several times at London’s typical jazz venues and those were always most enjoyable. As Hyder states in the liner notes for this reissue, he decided to go back to his Scottish / Celtic roots after playing for years American influenced music, while overlooking their own traditional music. This amalgam of Scottish roots and melodies with the powers of Jazz improvisation creates something completely new and quite surprising. The attempt to find the unifying elements of all music, regardless of its tradition or source is exemplified here beautifully. The band, an unusual quintet, with two horns and two bass players, includes Hyder on drums with Davie WebsterFind albums by this artist on alto sax, John RangecroftFind albums by this artist on tenor sax and clarinet, Lindsay CooperFind albums by this artist and Marc MeggidoFind albums by this artist on bass. The music is mostly composed by Hyder or arranged by him based on traditional motifs. This album captures a really unusual and often sadly forgotten moment of the splendid UK Jazz scene at that time and it’s really great to have it back. Most wholeheartedly recommended!
