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Jan Garbarek - Dis (LP)
ECM 1093, 1977 Germany Duo jazz on ECM with Garbarek joined by Ralph Towner for recording this somewhat dark experimental album. Dis translates to Fog in English and the gents manage to capture this musically in a unique manner. Listen to t...
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Keith Jarrett - Nude Ants (LP)
ECM 1171/72, 1980 Germany Wonderful live setting with some of the finest ECM personnel, Jan Garbarek, Palle Danielsson and Jon Christensen on board. Varied in style from fusion to post bop. A little less abstract to what one tends to get used ...
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Keith Jarrett - Hymns Spheres (LP)
ECM 1086/87, 1976 Germany Keith Jarrett hits the Trinity Organ in the small south German city Ottobeuren and records these now renowned 9 Movements of Spheres. Abstract yes, but thoroughly enjoayble and the music really pulls you in, something...
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Jack DeJohnette's Directions - New Rags (LP)
ECM 1103, 1977 Germany Brilliant fusion affair by Jack DeJohnette and crew including the famous bassline by Mike Richmond on Minya's The Mooch perfectly flipped by Tip on Buggin Out. German original in laminated cover, ECM sticker on front....
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Pat Metheny Group - Pat Metheny Group (LP)
ECM 1114, 1978 Germany Debut release by the Pat Metheny Group and a record that not only ECM fans would likely enjoy. Very progressive fusion with Danny Gotltieb's work on drums amazing while Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays add a lot of atmospher...
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Pat Metheny - 80/81 (LP)
ECM 1180/81, 1980 Germany Fantastic ECM double album release that stand out thanks to the paring of Jack DeJohnette and Charlie Haden. Credit to the rest of the gang here but these two gents gives 'drum and bass' a whole new and different mean...
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Ralph Towner - City Of Eyes (LP)
ECM 1388, 1989 Germany Interesting line up on this 80s ECM release with Jerry Granelli and Markus Stockhausen's brass adding nicely to the abstract soundscape. Really like the experiemental Tundra and fusion playing on Cascades.
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Ralph Towner - Solstice (LP)
ECM 1095, 1977 Germany Great ECM release with Ralph Towner backed by Jan Garbarek, Eberhard Weber and Jon Christensen. Laidback at time, experimental and upbeat at others. Near perfect copy with vinyl not far from mint, only flaw is faint w...
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Kitty Winter Gipsy Nova - Limelight Suite (LP)
Intercord INT 145.021 , 1979 Germany Finding it hard to choose what Kitty Winter Gipsy Nova album I like most as both are superb. This second album perfectly blends bossa, fusion and vocal jazz on tracks like Congito, Latienda and Ego. Intercord original...
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Meeting Point - Soft Radio Music (LP)
Carrere 267.002, 1983 Netherlands Little slept on 80s vocal jazz by Dutch fusion pop group Meeting Point. Eef Albers and Theo De Jong on board so expect quality jams and Astrid Seriese doing a wonderful job on vocals.
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Imagination - Shake It (LP)
Nash 005, 1981 Switzerland Wonderful melodic fusion / boogie jazz that is the perfect pick for the upcoming springtime. Could be a good fit for modern soul fans as well. Morning Lights is my personal favorite while Strawberry Wine and Californi...
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Free Dig Bigband - Tribute To The Beatles (LP)
Jeton 2187049, 1987 Germany Unique Beatles tribute album on Jeton with one of the best covers of Lucy In The Skies With Diamonds heard in a long while. It is big band jazz but somehow they are getting really progressive and psychedelic on here a...
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Karl Ratzer Group - Finger Prints (LP)
CMP 7 ST, 1979 Germany Solid Karl Ratzer release on CMP Records that musically spans from straight jazz over latino funk to abstract prog. Nice to see Dan Wall on keys here. Not a rare pick but recommended.
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Guiseppe Solera - Pan Acustics (LP)
Schariwari PM 15001-C, 1981 Germany Pan flute records are always a little difficult and often turn out really bad but when played by Guiseppe Solera and backed by Siegfried Schwab it can work wonders as well. No upbeat jazz dancers to be found here obvi...
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Georges Schmitt - La Flute De Pan Magique (LP)
Metronome 0060091, 1977 Germany What a great surprise. On an album spanning mainly average pan flute fusion and electronics, Jean Luc Ceddaha gets to show off his talents on percussions. Great breaks on a record not so easy to find.
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Oregon - Out Of The Woods (LP)
Elektra ELK 52101, 1978 Germany One of those records that does not really get the attention deserved. Lead by Ralph Towner and Collin Walcott it is a wonderful melodic oriental fusion jazz with great use of sitar and tablas. Check Fall '77 for a fee...
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Passport - Second Passport (LP)
Atlantic ATL 40 417, 1972 Germany Amazing krautjazz by Passport with the original line up including John Mealing, Bryan Spring, Wolfgang Schmid and obviously Klaus Doldinger. Great stuff that jazz, funk and rock heads can all get down with. Strongest ...
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Passport - Cross-Collateral (LP)
Atlantic ATL 50 111, 1975 Germany Doldinger and Co taking off with another quality fusion slice ion Atlantic. Really like this album with abstract cosmic vibes and a good few breaks thrown in on top. Like new copy, cover with lightest storage wear.
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Passport - Infinity Machine (LP)
Atlantic 50 254, 1976 Germany Definately one of the best later Passport recordings including Ju Ju Man and the space fusion title track Infinity Machine. Record is in strongest EX shape, cover with light edge wear and small date written on back.
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Snowball - Defroster (LP)
Atlantic ATL 50 463, 1978 Germany One of the very best German fusion projects spearheaded by Curt Cress and Kristian Schulze. Including the amazing Tender Storm. Such a brilliant track. Lovely copy, vinyl looks EX but plays NM, cover has date penned o...
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