Amalgam -Prayer For Peace - Vinyl Maxi Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1. TALES OF SADNESS
2. JUDY'S SMILE I
3. JUDY'S SMILE II
4. JUDY'S SMILE III
5. PRAYER FOR PEACE

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Description:

While stationed in Germany in the RAF during the late 1950s and early 1960s, York-born alto and soprano saxophonist Trevor Watts met the drummer John Stevens, with whom he would form the Spontaneous Music Ensemble upon returning to the UK in 1965, which became an important vehicle for British free improvisation. Wattsâ?? spin-off project Amalgam came two years later with Stevens and bassist Jeff Clyne, previously in the Jazz Couriers with Ronnie Scott; their debut LP Prayer For Peace is jazz improv at its most melodic, an unpredictable album of varying shades, with three unique takes of the song â??Judyâ??s Smile.â?? -

Recorded at Advision London on the 20th May 1969.

"Prayer For Peace" is a remarkable LP by the avant-garde jazz group Amalgam, released by TRADING PLACES. Originally recorded in 1977, this album stands as a testament to the innovative spirit of British free jazz during that era. The music on "Prayer For Peace" blends intense improvisation with spiritual undertones, creating an immersive listening experience that pushes boundaries while remaining deeply emotive. Amalgam was founded by saxophonist Trevor Watts, who played a pivotal role in shaping European free jazz and has collaborated with numerous influential musicians throughout his career. The band's previous works have been celebrated for their adventurous approach and technical mastery. TRADING PLACES is renowned for its dedication to reissuing rare and significant albums across genres, ensuring that essential musical milestones remain accessible to new generations of listeners.

Manufacturer No.:

TDP54106

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