"Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - Expansions -1975 US":

Lonnie Liston Smith, Jr. (born December 28, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia) is an American jazz, soul, and funk musician who played with important free jazz artists such as Pharoah Sanders and Miles Davis before forming Lonnie Liston Smith And The Cosmic Echoes, recording a number of albums widely regarded as classics in the fusion / Quiet Storm / smooth jazz and acid jazz genres.
"Expansions" is a completely funky soul-jazz album. Of the seven compositions here, six are by Smith, and the lone cover is of the Horace Silver classic, "Peace." The lineup includes bassist Cecil McBee, soprano saxophonist David Hubbard, tenor saxophonist Donald Smith (who doubles on flute), drummer Art Gore, and percussionists Lawrence Killian, Michael Carvin, and Leopoldo.

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"Titanic-Sea Wolf-1971 Norway":

Titanic was a rock band from Norway, which also included a British member in its line-up. It was first active from 1969 to 1979, and also reformed twice.
The group was made up of Kenny Aas, Kjell Asperud, John Lorck, Janne Løseth, Roy Robinson (lead singer) and for a short time around their chart success, John Williamson. They formed in 1969, and released several successful albums and singles before disbanding in 1979.
The main composer was the group founder Janne Loseth, with Roy Robinson supplying the primarily English language based lyrics. In October 1971 Titanic reached Number 5 in the UK Singles Chart, with their instrumental track, "Sultana".
It was performed in the style of the then popular band, Santana. The tune also appeared on their Titanic's album "Sea Wolf ".


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"Brian Auger & The Trinity - Definitely What!... -1969 UK":

"Definitely What!" was Auger's first solo recording and his unique keyboard skills and offbeat humour are apparent throughout. Recorded in late '60s, the music still holds up well after 40 years. ''George Bruno Money'' illustrates this brilliantly. This is the broad-minded musical attitude that really led to fusion or jazz-rock.

There are tracks from Beatles " A Day In The Life" , "Red Beans And Rice" an old Booker T. and the MG's and "Bumpin' On Sunset" a Wes Mongomery tune.

"Red Beans And Rice" truly rocks here, "Bumpin' On Sunset" and "A Day In The Life" shows Auger at his jazzy best. (by request)

Members:
Brian Auger (vocals, keyboards)
Dave Ambrose (bass guitar)
Clive Thacker (drums, percussion)

Additional personnel include:

Gary Boyle (guitar)
Ray Swinfield (flute)

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"Joe Pass-The Stones Jazz-1966 US":

Joe Pass (born Joseph Anthony Jacobi Passalaqua) (January 13, 1929 – May 23, 1994) was an Italian-American jazz guitarist of Sicilian descent. His extensive use of walking basslines, melodic counterpoint during improvisation, use of a chord-melody style of play and outstanding knowledge of chord inversions and progressions opened up new possibilities for jazz guitar and had a profound influence on future guitarists.
"The Stones Jazz" is an album by jazz guitarist Joe Pass, recorded July 20, 1966 in Los Angeles, CA. It features Pass playing Rolling Stones covers on electric guitar backed by a large West Coast jazz orchestra, arranged and conducted by Bob Florence, with the only other identified musician being tenor saxophonist Bill Perkins.
Pass' performance is stellar (check his reading of "Paint It Black"), with his trademark taste and elegance and technique galore, while Florence's arrangements combine everything from Latin to rock, pop, and progressive big-band sounds.

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"Volker Kriegel- House-Boat -1978 Germany":
Volker Kriegel (24 December 1943–14 June 2003) was a German jazz guitarist and composer born in Darmstadt, Germany, perhaps most noteworthy for his contributions to the European jazz rock genre and for his collaborations with the American vibraphonist Dave Pike.
On this jazz-rock album Volker Kriegel meets Wolfgang Schluter, another German musician, who plays marimba, vibraphone, percussion and similar instruments.
Members:
Volker Kriegel-Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Wolfgang Schluter-Vibraphone,Marimbaphone,Congas
Thomas Bettermann-Synthesizer,Clavinet
Hansi Stroer-Bass Guitar,Bass Synthesizer
Evert Fraterman-Drums

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"The Tremeloes - Rick, Chip, Alan, Dave-1967 UK (Argentinian Press)":
The Tremeloes are an English rock and roll band founded in 1958 in Dagenham, Essex, and still active today. They formed as Brian Poole and the Tremoloes (the name soon being changed thanks to the spelling mistake of a local newspaper) influenced by Buddy Holly and The Crickets. On New Years Day, 1962, Decca, looking for a "Beat" group, auditioned two promising young bands: Brian Poole and the Tremeloes and a somewhat similar combo (also heavily influenced by Buddy Holly) from Liverpool called The Beatles. Decca chose the Tremeloes over The Beatles. The Tremeloes proved to be a very talented band in their own right and had a successful career. Like the Beatles, every member of the Tremeloes was a strong singer and the band seamlessly combined rock and roll with a variety of other genres.
The original quintet consisted of lead vocalist Brian Poole, lead guitarist Ricky West, keyboardist Alan Blakely, bassist Alan Howard and drummer Dave Munden.
When Poole and Howard left the band in 1966, Alan Blakely took over leadership of the group, and Len "Chip" Hawkes, father of 1990s hitmaker Chesney Hawkes, replaced Howard. Poole pursued a career as a solo artist.
The group's second LP of 1967, is a finely crafted mix of cheerful psychedelia, emphatic white British soul, fine musicianship, and exquisite singing from beginning to end. It's about as enjoyable as any record the Beatles released from 1966 through the end of 1967.

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ΘΒ R.I.P

Ο μεγάλος μας ηθοποιόs Θανάσης Βέγγος έφυγε σήμερα λίγο μετά τις 7 το πρωί στο νοσοκομείο Ερυθρός Σταυρός. R.I.P

"Willie And The Red Rubber Band-We're Comin' Up-1969 US":
From Shreveport, Texas, Willie and The Red Rubber Band issued two albums of their own mix of Rock, R&B and Psych. On both albums, the tracks are generally short (under three minutes). Although some arrangements sound very dated now, the guitar and keyboards parts are generally interesting and the albums are pleasant. Here is their second album.
Members:
Willie Redden -Vocals,Guitar
Glen Ballard-Bass
Charles Addington -Keyboards,Piano,Cello
Conley Bradford -Drums
Lanny Fiel -Guitar

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