Michal Prokop / Framus 5 - Blues In Soul (1968/1995) Bonton 710321-2

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Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Soul

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Michal Prokop & Framus Five's debut album, originally released in 1968 as Michal Prokop + Framus Five, was strongly influenced by American blues music and later issued in an export edition in 1971 under the title Blues in Soul by Supraphon.

Framus Five (also known as Framus 5, Michal Prokop & Framus Five, Michal Prokop a' Framus (5), etc.) Czech rock band founded in Prague in 1963. Co-founder and led by singer and guitarist Michal Prokop. The group disbanded in 1971 but reunited in 1978 under the slightly altered name Framus 5.

Tracks:

1. Got My Mojo Working 4:18

2. Why Am I Treated So Bad? 5:06

3. Around And Around 2:44

4. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out 3:37

5. Blues In Soul 3:13

6. What'd I Say 3:17

7. I Believe To My Soul 3:20

8. Keep A Light In The Window 3:02

9. If You Need Me 3:19

10. Some Day Baby 3:25

11. Hold On I'm Coming 3:08

Bonus Tracks:

12. In The Midnight Hour 2:11

13. Ton Of Joy 2:35

14. Mojo Mama 2:50

15. Don't Set Me Free 3:10

16. Respect 2:21 MP3

17. Work Song 2:49

18. My Days Are Numbered 3:05

19. Keep A Light In The Window 3:07

20. Georgia On My Mind 4:06

Personnel:

Michal Prokop - vocals, lead guitar

Ivan Trnka - keyboards

Ladislav Eliás - bass

Petr Klárfeld - drums

Ivan Umáčený - trumpet

Jiří Burda - saxophone, arrangements

 

Levi Smith's Clefs - Empty Monkey (1970/1994) W.O.T.S.V. L.t.d. - WSV 65118

 

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Blues Rock, Classic Rock

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Levi Smith's Clefs, originally The Clefs, were an Australian R&B, pop rock group, which formed in Adelaide in 1963. Lead vocalist, Barrie "The Bear" McAskill, joined in 1965. In 1967 he took over and renamed the group after founding keyboardist, Winston "Tweed" Harris, left. They released a sole studio album, Empty Monkey, in March 1970 and underwent numerous line-up changes until they disbanded in 1972. 

Tracks:

1. Relief From A Lighted Doorway 6:42

2. Shotgun 5:08

3. You Can’t Do That 11:37

4. Lisa 3:31

5. The Hunter 2:39

6. Shake And Finger Pop 6:51

7. Who Is It That Shall Come 3:32

8. Empty Monkey 3:26

Personnel:

Bass – Bruce Howe

Drums – Tony Buettel

Guitar – Mick Jurd

Organ – John Bisset 

Vocals – Barrie McAskill

Johnny Almond Music Machine - Hollywood Blues (1970/2008) Vocalion - CDSML 8441

 

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Soulful Funk and Jazz blended with American Blues

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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

A Rock Opera The Survival Of St. Joan (1971/2013) Flawed Gems - 106

                                                                                    

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Rock Opera

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The Survival of St. Joan is a rock opera by Smoke Rise (Gary Ruffin, Hank Ruffin, Stan Ruffin, and Randy Bugg, music composed by Hank and Gary) from an original concept and libretto by Off-Broadway playwright and screenwriter James Lineberger.

Smoke Rise was an American rock band in 1969-1972. In 1970, they created the first American rock opera, The Survival of St. Joan. Its members were brothers Hank Ruffin keyboards, Gary Ruffin guitar, Stan Ruffin drums and Randy Bugg bass guitar.

Tracks:

1. Survival (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 3:37

2. Someone Is Dying (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:40

3. Run, Run (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 0:47

4. Back In the World (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:30

5. I'm Here (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:33

6. Love Me (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:02

7. Stonefire (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 3:35

8. Love Me / Part. 2 (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:47

9. Lady of Light (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:13

10. Country Life (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:41

11. Run, Run / Part. 2 (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:33

12. Precious Mommy (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:52

13. Medley: Survival - Part. 2/Run, Run - Part. 3/Back To the World - Part. 2 - 2:17

14. Lonely Neighbors (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:37

15. Cornbread (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:44

16. This Is How It Is (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:24

17. Cannonfire (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 3:40

18. It's Over (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:22

19. Darkwoods Lullabye (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:42

20. You Don't Know Why (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:46

21. Propitious (Gary Ruffin) - 1:04

22. Burning a Witch (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 4:09

23. Love Me / Part. 4 (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 3:58

 

Tarbaby - February (1973/2010) Gear Fab Records - GF-241

 

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Blues Rock, Southern Rock

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The band formed in Tallahassee, Florida, released their debut album titled February in 1973. The album features a blend of blues, psych rock, and Southern rock, showcasing the band's raw energy and original style. The group consisted of Patrick Muth on rhythm and lead guitar, harmonica, and vocals; Brewster Banks on bass guitar, piano, vocals and Wally Knoelke on drums, percussion and trumpet. The original LP was released on Newsouth Recordings in 1974, and a reissue was released on CD by Gear Fab Records in 2010. The album is considered a rare and sought-after release. The band disbanded in late 1975, after which Patrick Muth formed the bands Crybaby and The Cove Hotel Band, while Brewster Banks continued releasing music under various names.

Tracks:

1. Have You Seen My Baby? 3:18

2. Swing 4:37

3. Mustang Sally (Bonny Rice) 2:52

4. I Need Your Love 3:11

5. Gotta Find Me A Woman 3:01

6. Bootleg (Fogerty) 3:36

7. So Long 2:59

8. My Back Door 2:52

9. Baked Tomato 4:35

10.New Song 3:56

Personnel:

Patrick Muth - Rythym Lead Guitars, Harmonica, Vocals

Brewster Banks - Bass Guitar, Piano, Vocals

Wally Knoelke - Drums, Percussion, Trumpet