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REPERTOIRE 1097 (Barcode: 4009910109724) ~ UK ~ Brass Rock
Recorded: 1971 Released: 2007
This is the third album by the superb British Jazz-Rock ensemble IfFind albums by this artist, recorded in London following a grueling touring schedule in the US and Europe in the months before the recording. Although worn out by touring, the band was tighter and more experienced than ever, keeping the same lineup from the very start, which is evident by their playing on this album (although they were brilliant from day one). They also had more time to work on new material, which proved to be as inspiring as always, but more focused on melody and arrangements rather than the display of extended instrumental improvisations. In many respects this is the most "perfect" If album, closest in spirit to great British Jazz-Rock essence.
Most of the music here was composed by saxophonist / flautist Dave QuincyFind albums by this artist, with two more compositions by keyboardist John MealingFind albums by this artist and one each by guitarist Terry SmithFind albums by this artist and saxophonist / flautist Dick MorrisseyFind albums by this artist. The vocals by J.W. HodkinsonFind albums by this artist are particularly lyrical and moving here, placing his abilities in par with the instrumental wizardry of the other band members. Although tamer and less spontaneous than its two predecessors, this is still an essential Jazz-Rock recording of the highest musical quality and an indispensible item in any serious music collection.
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