BREZNEV FUN CLUB ‎– L'Onda Vertebrata (2010, CD, ITALY)

BREZNEV FUN CLUB hails from the province of Matera, in Basilicata and began life in the mid eighties on the initiative of guitarist Rocco Lomonaco, drummer Mario Ventrelli and keyboardist Francesco Gallipoli. Their sources of inspiration range from classical music to avant-garde, from Rock In Opposition to Canterbury and more. During their live performances they've always showcased a strong theatrical attitude introducing cabaret elements and recitative parts thanks to their front-man Franco Sciscio who joined the band in 1990.

During the years the band went through many troubles and line up changes and it wasn't until 2010 that they managed to release a real debut album on the independent label Btf/AMS, “L'onda vertebrata: Lost + Found Vol. 1”, with pieces composed from 1990 to 1997 re-arranged and properly re-recorded in studio in 2009 by a line up featuring Rocco Lomonaco (guitars, banjo, mandolin, quatro, harmonica), Franco Sciscio (vocals), Giuliana Di Mitrio (vocals), Maria Mianulli (flute), Francesco Manfredi (clarinet), Michele Motola (sax), Gianfranco Menzella (sax), Francesco Panico (trumpet), Francesco Tritto (trombone), Tommaso De Vito Francesco (bass, oboe), Michele Fracchiolla (drums, percussion, vibraphone, marimba), Pino Manfredi (piano, keyboards), Duilio Maci (violin) and Angela Schiralli (cello). In my opinion, the final result of their efforts is excellent! The sonic experiments of the band are never too extreme or self-indulgent and the well balanced arrangements avoid the wild territories of “musique concrète”. The music flows away without weak moments and I'm sure that even those who are not in love with avant-garde will find this challenging work rewarding. Italian Prog Map.

101 CRUSTACEANS ‎– Songs Of Resignation (1989, CD, USA)

This is Fang Records first release and was produced by Giorgio Gomelsky who was at one time responsibile for producing many British Invasion bands.
Most notable to prog fans is the appearance of Bernard Paganotti (Magma) on this recording. While his influence may escape the ears, Paganotti has on a number of Zeuhl and related recordings.

GATTI GIUSTI FORTI & C ‎– La Valle Della Luna (1981, LP, ITALY)

B&B ‎– LP 0710

60年代から活躍するジャズコンポーザー/ピアノ奏者Angel Pocho Gattiが、70年代の末に打楽器奏者Giampiero Giustiら新進気鋭の若手と結成したGatti Giusti Forti & C。フリージャズを空間的モードへと磨き上げた81年の傑作。白眉はな～んと云ってもタイトルトラック『La Valle Della Luna』。予感に満ちたイマジネイティヴなインプロヴィゼイションから怒涛のクライマックスへとずんずん昂まっていく圧巻の10分。その他も空間的音響を駆使した月面旅情まんてんのスピリチュアルフュージョン全4曲収録。ジャケもいい感じ！大推薦盤！

HASSE BRUNIUSSON ‎– Mannaminne (1983, LP, sweden)

Hasse Bruniusson - MannaMinne (Alternativ ALP-14, 1983)

サムラのドラマーのソロ。彼はフラワー・キングスのメンバーでもある（パーカッション担当）。そのためか Roine Stolt が参加（プロデュースも）している。80年代デジタル・サウンド、ニューウェーヴ風ヴォーカル曲にズッコケるが、メロディは少しサムラ的でホッとする。ドラムがブルフォードっぽい "Fritt Efter Fripp" などという曲がある。未ＣＤ化（だと思う）

SKYWHALE ‎– The World At Minds End (1977, UK)

SKYWHALE / The World At Minds End 

1977 FIREBRAND RECORDS DM013

A

1. Epicure

2. Hydralic Fever

3. Two Budda Garage

B

1. The World At Minds End

2. Eternal Optimist (Therat)

3. Boggies

イギリスもんで日本で余り紹介されてないレコードシリーズ第5弾！

ブリストルのマイナーレーベルよりリリースされたSKYWHALE（7人組）の唯一のアルバム。
ハンス・ポコラさんの本で知ったんですが、そこでの紹介が
Insturmental－Progressive って書いてありました。
まあ聴いてみるとその通りかもしれませんが、Jazz Rock や Fusion の要素も多分に
含まれているかと思います。
決してテクニック優先主義の内容ではないので、その辺はご安心を！？

アルバム聴いて思うことは、リズム隊がかなり前に出てきて
ぐいぐい引っ張っているように感じます。
それにつられ、クリアトーンのギターやヴァイオリン、フルートやサックス、
そして鍵盤類が、かわるがわる登場し各種フレーズを奏でてくれます。

調べてみると、CDでもリリースされているみたいなんで
その手の音に興味ある人は、是非聴いてみて下さい～

ELECTROMAGNETS - Electromagnet & II (1974-75 LP/CD, Usa)

Electromagnets - self-titled 1975 Texas LP featuring Eric Johnson

Electromagnets - II (Unreleased 2nd work)

Electromagnets are best known as the launching ground for Eric Johnson, one of the great guitarists of the ’80s and ’90s. Johnson was known for his clear tones and amazing technical skill — two things that are apparent on the Electromagnets’ first and only album. The group followed the path of such trailblazing fusion groups as the Mahavishnu Orchestra, creating an amalgam of rock, jazz, blues and the avant-garde. Unlike many of their peers, the Electromagnets were loose, letting themselves bend the beat and have fun. As a result, their album is more enjoyable than most ’70s fusion records… Johnson stands out with his crystal clear guitar and tasteful solos. His presence makes Electromagnets the curiosity it is, but also makes it more than an odd historical item.

ELOITERON - Lost Paradise (1981, Switzerland)

Beautiful symphonic/prog rock album.

MAESTRO TRYTONY ‎– Enoptronia (1996, Poland)

Mix of chamber and avant jazz, neo-classic and fusion. Like Univers Zero and Art Zoyd