Mark-Almond II

by Mark-Almond

Mark-Almond II cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: December 1971
  • Label: Blue Thumb
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 45:45
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Jon Mark, Tommy LiPuma, Johnny Almond, Dannie Richmond

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The sophomore release from the British acoustic jazz-rock ensemble expands upon their intricate, laid-back aesthetic. Led by John Mark and Jon Almond, the group utilizes sparse, chamber-like instrumentation鈥攊ncluding vibraphone and flute鈥攖o craft deeply atmospheric, melancholy conceptual suites. The album's sophisticated, peaceful nature offered a refined counterpoint to the heavier progressive rock of the era.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, conceptual, acoustic, nature

Tracklist

  1. The Sausalito Bay Suite / The Bridge (5:55)
  2. The Bay (5:35)
  3. Solitude (6:08)
  4. Friends (4:13)
  5. Journey Through New England / One Way Sunday (5:34)
  6. Sunset (6:30)
  7. Ballad Of A Man (11:47)

Credits

  • Mark-Almond - primary artist
  • Johnny Almond - baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, vibraphone, flute [concert, alto, bass], percussion, harmony vocals
  • Dannie Richmond - drums, percussion, harmony vocals
  • Tommy Eyre - piano [concert], electric piano, flute [2nd], guitar [2nd], harmony vocals, percussion
  • Roger Sutton - vocals [2nd], bass, percussion, cello, harmony vocals, written-by

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