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  | GERA BAND ~ FATA MORGANA
GALEN 21 190 (Barcode: 8594042902054) ~ CZECHOSLOVAKIA ~ Jazz
Recorded: 1985 Released: 2021
This is a reissue / remaster of the debut album by the Czechoslovak quartet Gera BandFind albums by this artist, led by trumpeter Michal GeraFind albums by this artist, which also included saxophonist Vaclav BratrychFind albums by this artist, bassist Vit SvecFind albums by this artist and drummer Jaromir HelesicFind albums by this artist. The album presents six tracks, all of which are original compositions by Gera.
Gera was active on the Czechoslovak Jazz scene since the mid-1970s, as a member of the excellent Jazz-Rock Fusion ensemble ImpulsFind albums by this artist, the Prague Big BandFind albums by this artist and other formations. He took part in many collaborations with pianist / composer Milan SvobodaFind albums by this artist, which are also documented on albums. Gera Band released two more albums later on. His trumpet was surely one of the most distinctive voices of the local scene.
The music is an excellent example of the versatility and musical excellence of the Czechoslovak scene, which was up to date with the musical developments happening beyond the Iron Curtain and across the pond.
Overall, this is a most welcome reissue of material that tends to get forgotten over time, but is definitely worth being remembered. As usual the GalenFind albums on this label label does an excellent job in preserving the tradition, saving music treasure from oblivion.
Side Note
The Czech publishing house and record label GalenFind albums on this label, run by Lubomir HoudekFind albums by this artist, is another player on the local scene, reissuing historical recordings from the deep vaults of the SupraphonFind albums on this label / PantonFind albums on this label labels, supported by the Czech Ministry of Culture. This commendable initiative is a wonderful example of the preservation of Cultural heritage. Hopefully the label's future releases will include information in English in the album's booklets, so that Jazz enthusiasts around the world might be allowed to share the knowledge.
For more reissues of Czechoslovak Jazz (and Rock) see also the releases by Indies Happy TrailsFind albums on this label Records.
| | Updated: 07/03/2025Posted: 07/03/2025 | CD 1 Digipak Remastered Recommend To A Friend |
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