MIKE GIBBS Only Chrome-Waterfall Orchestra Orig UK LP - Progressive Jazz Prog

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MIKE GIBBS

Directs The Only Chrome-Waterfall Orchestra

Original UK LP released on Bronze / Island Records in 1975.

ILPS 9353 A-1   /   ILPS 9353 B-1

This is a hard to find album from British composer and arranger Michael Gibbs. Recently some of his seventies output, originally out on Deram, was re-released. This one missed out as it was on the Bronze label, more famous for Uriah Heep, Colosseum and the like. Nonetheless, it is a brilliant album and shows not only the talent of Gibbs, but also that a large ensemble can sound very modern. The album still sounds absolutely fresh. This is due in part to the vision of Gibbs and his choice of musicians. The band features Philip Catherine on guitar and Charlie Mariano on reeds, flute and nadhaswarwm. In addition, he chose Steve Swallow for bass duties.

It is in Nairam, composed by Philip Catherine, that this totally modern approach is best seen, a beautiful tune, with solos fom Catherine and Swallow. The electric bass solo is a prime example of how this instrument can play lead. In the wonderfully rhythmic Undergrowth opening, Swallow and Catherine pump out the theme in tandem to real effect, again an imaginative and successful use of Swallow's considerable talent.

Aside from the abovementioned, Bob Moses and Jumma Santos (the percussionist at Woodstock with Hendrix) add percussive colours. The cream of British musicians make up the brass section including Kenny Wheeler, Henry Lowther, Chris Pyne, Ray Warleigh and Alan Skidmore.

Michael Gibbs remains an unsung force in the development of modern British jazz. Aside from a clutch of innovative and enjoyable albums, he also worked with ECM Records on various projects, including Gary Burton's Seven Songs.

His CV is very broad and includes Mahavishnu Orchestra on Apocalypse; Uriah Heep; Joni Mitchell; Roy Harper's Valentine; Jaco Pastorius and even Back Door's Another Fine Mess.

Tracks Are :-

Side One

The Lady Mac: In Retrospect
Nairam
Blackgang
Antique

Side Two

 Undergrowth
Tunnel Of Love
Unfinished Sympathy

Released on 'Bronze / Island Records' in 1975

Catalogue No. ILPS 9353

Disc is in VG+ condition (some surface marks / slightly dished)

Sleeve is in EX condition (light wear)

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