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MAR 095LP
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$37.50
PREORDER
RELEASE DATE: 5/17/2024
Mad About Records officially reissues super rare private press Quintessence's 1981 LP. With every famous jazz recording, many others remained on the shelf of oblivion without ever receiving the recognition they deserved, and this is the case of Quintessence. Ron Ancrum, with George Sovak, David Gaedeke, Winston Johnson, and Steve Muse recorded an exceptional and fundamental album of '80s jazz. If you are into Fender Rhodes, this is an LP to be collected. Deluxe hard-cardboard sleeve cover. 180g vinyl. Includes obi and download card.
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REP 1063CD
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"Quintessence was one of the most adventurous and exciting bands of the hippie era. As contemporaries of The Doors and Pink Floyd, they gained a fanatical following for their blend of rock, jazz and Eastern spiritual music. Hailed by critics as forerunners of such bands as Ozric Tenacles, Quintessence was the ultimate New Age experience. They were fronted by charismatic singer Shiva Shakti (now known by his real name Phil Jones). Dive Deep (1971) was their third album and is full of ecstatic performances, whose hypnotic sounds entranced a generation. In the informative CD liner notes, Phil explains how the group was formed in London in 1969 by flute player Raja Ram and tells the full story of their musical adventures and ultimate demise."
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REP 1009CD
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Originally issued on Island, 1969. "As pop music made its way into rock in the late sixties, several of its protagonists decided to leave behind the well-trodden paths of the past. Native Australian Ron Rothfield (flute) formed Quintessence, a six-piece outfit based in London's Notting Hill, that blended jazz, folk and meditative sounds. The group's highly sought after debut album, originally released on the legendary Island Records label, produced a cornucopia of Far-Eastern elements, taxing rock improvisations and religious themes -- all brilliantly executed by six adventurous soloists. For its Repertoire CD debut, In Blissful Company has the addition of two rare extra A & B-side tracks taken from a rarely found single."
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2nd album, originally issued by Island, 1970. "The unique sound of these pioneers of new age rock and can be fully enjoyed and appreciated on this remarkable CD. Quintessence was the band's second album and was first released in 1970. Featuring a sparkling blend of spiritual lyrics and jazz and rock instrumentals, it still sounds remarkably fresh today. Flute player Raja Ram and vocalist Shiva Shankar, who tear into such classic Quintessence performances as 'Sea Of Immortality', and a 'live' recording of 'Burning Bush', front the group that veers stylistically between Cream and Jethro Tull. Repertoire is proud to reproduce on this important CD the classic cover Quintessence with an LP style gatefold sleeve and striking cover picture of Shiva."
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