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KEEF HARTLEY BAND ~ THE BATTLE OF NORTH WEST SIX ESOTERIC 2052 (Barcode: 5013929715226) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 1969Released: 2008 2nd album by the excellent Keef Hartley BandFind albums by this artist, one the best 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. This album was recorded shortly after the stunning debut and features most of the musicians present on that recording with the addition of some notable guests, like saxophonist / flautist Barbara ThompsonFind albums by this artist, flautist Ray WarleighFind albums by this artist, guitarist Mick TaylorFind albums by this artist and keyboardist Mick WeaverFind albums by this artist. In total 14 musicians are involved in this recording and it is definitely one of the best Blues-Rock albums ever recorded in Britain. Hartley´s sensitive drumming drives the music through a set of fantastically well written and superbly arranged tunes, which are Blues based but extend often into Rock and Jazz. The guitar work is stunning, the brass arrangement just right on the money, in short heaven on earth for any Blues fan, but basically early Jazz-Rock Fusion enthusiasts will find here everything they need to make them happy. Definitely a classic of the genre and an essential piece of music if ever there was one!
