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MIG 832CD
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"Zzebra were an English ethno-jazz/funk/fusion band that released two albums on Polydor in 1974 and 1975. The band featured the talents of English saxophonist and composer Dave Quincy (founder-member of IF), bass guitarist John McCoy (later Gillan and Mammoth), keyboardist Tommy Eyre (Alex Harvey, Illusion, MSG, to name a few), vocalist Alan Marshall, original Osibisa member Lasisi Amao, guitarist Steve Byrd (later GILLAN) and Irish drummer Liam Genockey (Amalgam, Steeleye Span, Gillan) when they played at Bremen's (Germany) Postaula in 1975. Dave Quincy: 'This Radio Bremen live session in 1975 is probably the last recording made by Zzebra before the band split, and it exemplifies how bands can be before their time, with the prog. rock Afro jazz still standing up nearly 50 years on.' John McCoy: 'This is one such night with its typical high and low moments, still improvising, taking musical risks but overall having a great time with a totally unique band. Enjoy!'"
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TDP 54132LP
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For the coveted sophomore album by British fusion band Zzebra, the group underwent some lineup changes, the arrival of the former Joe Cocker keyboardist Tommy Eyre and guitarist Steve Byrd enabling further excursions into unknow territory, morphing the Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" into a space-rock synth epic and "Panic" somewhere between metal, be-bop and Latin rock; "Tree" is driven by the vocals of former One frontman Alan Marshall and "Liamo" heightens the African element from former Osibisa percussionist Loughty Amao. A total killer from start to finish -- arguably Zzebra's best!
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TDP 54131LP
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Established by members of the British brass-rock outfit IF with the former Osibisa percussionist Loughty Amao, Zzebra was a forward-thinking hybrid mixing jazz, rock, and world music. Chief songwriter/saxophonist Dave Quincy keeps the arrangements complex and Loughty injects the African element, with former Elastic Band keyboardist Gus Yeadon and guitarist John Terry adding layers of melodic inventiveness. Yielding a progressive jazz style that roped in funk, blues, and west African rhythms, this enthralling LP speaks to Zzebra's forceful reputation as a powerhouse live act of the British jazz fusion scene.
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