Alain Bellaïche - Sea Fluorescent 1976 (Αsylum Records)

Label : Asylum Records

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Rare funky fusion by this overlooked French guitarist -- recorded in New York with a really unusual group, and in a setting that has Alain Bellaiche providing a bit of vocals too! The sound is great -- different than some of the more jamming rock fusion of the European scene at mid 70s -- maybe in part because the keyboardist on the set is John Hicks, an artist who doesn't usually do records like this -- and who brings in some wonderful elements on acoustic and electric piano, and a bit of organ too! There's also all sorts of great percussion touches from the enigmatic Fabiano -- vibes, celeste, bells, and more -- in addition to drums -- plus bass from Worrell Jones, who keeps things nice and tight throughout. Alain sings on most tracks, in this flowing style that's more soulful than slick -- never overdone, and almost just another warm musical element in the mix.

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Alain Bellaiche - Sea Fluorescent

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By Electric Looser