Valentyne Suite

As the landmark inaugural release for the Vertigo label, 'Valentyne Suite' is a foundational work of early British jazz-rock, fusing hard-rocking blues with ambitious, classically-inflected progressive arrangements. The album juxtaposes concise pieces, such as the oft-sampled riff of "The Kettle," against the expansive, three-movement instrumental title track. This epic suite showcases the band's formidable musicianship through the dynamic interplay between Dave Greenslade's commanding organ, Dick Heckstall-Smith's saxophone improvisations, and Jon Hiseman's uniquely propulsive drumming.