This impressive retrospective from Rhino of late-'60s/early-'70s art-rock duo Jon Mark and Johnny Almond is a treat for fusion-tinged jazz-rock fans. Formed after the two came off of a two-year stint with John Mayall, Mark-Almond deftly threaded the progressive rock needle with their signature blend of smoky Latin beats, atmospheric improvisations, and late-night saxophone led club jams that managed to cradle the power of a high energy rock show while maintaining a high level of instrumental discipline and dense, melodic ...
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This impressive retrospective from Rhino of late-'60s/early-'70s art-rock duo Jon Mark and Johnny Almond is a treat for fusion-tinged jazz-rock fans. Formed after the two came off of a two-year stint with John Mayall, Mark-Almond deftly threaded the progressive rock needle with their signature blend of smoky Latin beats, atmospheric improvisations, and late-night saxophone led club jams that managed to cradle the power of a high energy rock show while maintaining a high level of instrumental discipline and dense, melodic exploration. All of the band's best work is here, including the "Ghetto," "City: Grass and Concrete/Taxi to Brooklyn/Speak Easy It's a Whiskey Scene," and "Tramp and the Young Girl." ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi
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