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KEEF HARTLEY BAND ~ OVERDOG ESOTERIC 2048 (Barcode: 5013929714823) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 1970 - 1971 Released: 2008 4th album by the excellent Keef Hartley BandFind albums by this artist, one of Britain´s greatest Blues / Rock / Jazz ensembles ever, founded by drummer Keef HartleyFind albums by this artist following his stint with John MayallFind albums by this artist´s BluesbreakersFind albums by this artist. By the time this album was recorded, the band consisted of core members: guitarist Miller AndersonFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Mick WeaverFind albums by this artist, bassist Gary ThainFind albums by this artist and Hartley on drums. They were joined by a brass section, which included Dave CaswellFind albums by this artist, Lyle JenkinsFind albums by this artist and Johnny AlmondFind albums by this artist. Drummer Jon HisemanFind albums by this artist (ColosseumFind albums by this artist) joined in for some drums duels with the leader. The band delivers its usual mix of Blues, Rock and Jazzy arrangements, with the music being composed mainly by Anderson. In retrospect this music lost nothing of its originality and spontaneity over time and is a real pleasure to be listened to almost 40 years later. People familiar with Hartley´s other recordings will definitely want to have this one in their collection.

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