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Soulful Funk and Jazz blended with American Blues
Hollywood Blues is the second album by British multi-instrumentalist and composer Johnny Almond, released under the moniker Johnny Almond Music Machine in 1970. The album was recorded in the United States, primarily at Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood, and features a predominantly American West Coast rhythm section, including organist Charles Kynard, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Ray Neapolitan, and drummers Earl Palmer and Joe Harris. Almond, who played saxophones, flute, vibraphone, and organ, was joined on the front line by saxophonists Hadley Caliman, Curtis Amy, and Vi Redd. The album, categorized under genres such as Soul Jazz, Jazz-Funk and Jazz-Rock, is noted for its funky, soulful, and jazzy character, showcasing Almond's distinctive European approach blended with American blues.
Johnny Almond (20 July 1946 - 18 November 2009) was a British saxophonist, who is best known for his recordings with the Alan Price Set, Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall and Mark-Almond.
Tracks:
1. It's The Water 4:33
2. Funkyville USA 4:31
3. Agadir Sunset 5:25
4. Blues For Helen 8:35
5. Hot Rod 3:38
6. Slipping Easy 7:06
7. Kwei Ying Fu 3:48
8. Perdido 8:24
Personnel:
Johnny Almond - tenor & alto & baritone saxophones, flute, alto flute, vibraphone, mellotron, bass clarinet
Steve Hammond - acoustic & electric guitars
Roger Sutton - bass guitar, claves
Jimmy Crawford - electric guitar
Johnny Wiggins - piano, organ
Geoff Condon - trumpet, flugelhorn
Alan White - drums, congas, cowbell, percussion
