Gabor Szabo – Dreams 1968 (Skye Records)

Label : Skye Records

Value :

The guitar genius of Gabor Szabo -- set to magnificent arrangements by Gary McFarland! The set's one of the most sophisticated albums Szabo ever cut -- and has a slow-building style that steps off of his Impulse years with a deeper, broader vision of music. By the time of the set, McFarland himself was hitting a more contemplative style in his own music -- and you can hear that shift in this album as well, especially in the moodier, mellower moments. Instrumentation includes violin, cello, and French Horn -- all used sparingly to augment Szabo's small combo with piano by McFarland!

Taste :

Gabor Szabo – Dreams (full album)

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Ofege -Try And Love 1973 (EMI)

Label : EMI

Value :

A blistering set of Afro-Funk from the 70s -- the debut of Ofege, a band of high school students at the time! There's a really trippy sound to the set, as the guitars figure strongly in the groove, and are often recorded with some slightly psychedelic touches -- similar to Blo or some of the other headier groups of this generation. Wah wah lines often mix in with straighter fuzzed-out solos -- all driven strongly together by quick-snapping drums -- and vocals are by a young-voiced singer who brings some sweet soul touches to the English-language lyrics -- a nice contrast to the heavier sounds of the guitars!

Taste :

Ofege - It's Not Easy

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Cortex – I Heard A Sigh 2014 (Trad Vibe)

Label :  Trad Vibe

Value :

Few 70s artists in Europe have generated as much excitement for the new generation!
Recorded in 1979. I Heard A Sigh is the 4th unreleased album by Cortex star Alain Mion, as usual featuring amazing piano and Fender Rhodes chords and melodies, creating a dancefloor mix of funk, soul and disco grooves.
Over 9 tracks recorded on the best real instruments, including Fender Rhodes, Moog, Korg and Orange Drums, the grooves on I Heard A Sigh are unstoppable – just check out ‘A Winning Team’ or ‘High On The Funk’ for proof.
 

Taste :

Cortex – I Heard A Sigh

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Dave Pike – On A Gentle Note 1978 (Muse Records)

 

Label : Muse Records

Value :

One of Dave Pike's best American albums after his groundbreaking funky jazz work in Germany for MPS! This one's got some nice lines flowing between Pike's vibes and Tom Ranier's electric piano, and the tracks include "Secret Mystery of Hensch", "Lazy Afternoon", and "Regards from Freddie Horowitz", all pretty good groovers.

Taste :

Dave Pike - Lazy Afternoon

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By Electric Looser