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GILES, GILES & FRIPP ~ THE CHEERFUL INSANITY OF ESOTERIC 2049 (Barcode: 5013929714922) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1968 Released: 2008 This is the only formally released album by this trio, which included brothers Peter GilesFind albums by this artist (bass) and Mike GilesFind albums by this artist (drums) and legendary guitarist Robert FrippFind albums by this artist, which in retrospect turned out to be one of the most pivotal albums in the history of Rock. Not only did it outline the foundations on which King CrimsonFind albums by this artist was to be based musically, but it also marked the birth of Prog or rather the transition between the Psychedelic and the Progressive Rock genres. The music is excellent of course, with Fripp`s guitar prominently featured. There are some Psychedelic elements but also a lot of jazz influences and a lot of the typical British whacky humor. This is essential Prog history!

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JACKSON HEIGHTS ~ BUMP `N` GRIND ESOTERIC 2172 (Barcode: 5013929727229) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1973 Released: 2010 4th and last album by British Prog band Jackson HeightsFind albums by this artist formed by bassist / vocalist Lee JacksonFind albums by this artist following the folding of the NiceFind albums by this artist in 1970. The band was basically a trio with guitarist John McBurnieFind albums by this artist and keyboardist Brian ChattonFind albums by this artist. Ex-King CrimsonFind albums by this artist drummers Mike GilesFind albums by this artist and Ian WallaceFind albums by this artist played the drum parts and several other musicians also help out. Orchestral arrangements were also used on this album, expanding the band´s sound considerably. On this album they played original material written mostly by the keyboardist. The band had a unique sound and style, which combined different musical influences from Folk to Jazz, and lost nothing of its charm in time. Mostly forgotten in the years gone by, this reissue is a nice reminder of how good the band was. Recommended!

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JACKSON HEIGHTS ~ RAGAMUFFINS FOOL ESOTERIC 2171 (Barcode: 5013929727120) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1972 Released: 2010 3rd album by British Prog band Jackson HeightsFind albums by this artist formed by bassist / vocalist Lee JacksonFind albums by this artist following the folding of the NiceFind albums by this artist in 1970. The band was basically a trio with guitarist John McBurnieFind albums by this artist and keyboardist Brian ChattonFind albums by this artist. Ex-King CrimsonFind albums by this artist drummer Mike GilesFind albums by this artist plays the drum parts and several other musicians also help out. On this album they played original material written mostly by the guitarist, with one tune revisiting the Nice days. The band had a unique sound and style, which combined different musical influences from Folk to Jazz, and lost nothing of its charm in time. Mostly forgotten in the years gone by, this reissue is a nice reminder of how good the band was. Recommended!

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JACKSON HEIGHTS ~ THE FIFTH AVENUE BUS ESOTERIC 2170 (Barcode: 5013929727021) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1972 Released: 2010 2nd album by British Prog band Jackson HeightsFind albums by this artist formed by bassist / vocalist Lee JacksonFind albums by this artist following the folding of the NiceFind albums by this artist in 1970. The band was basically a trio with guitarist John McBurnieFind albums by this artist and keyboardist Brian ChattonFind albums by this artist. Ex-King CrimsonFind albums by this artist drummer Mike GilesFind albums by this artist played the drum parts and several other musicians also helped out. On this album they played original material written mostly by the guitarist. The band had a unique sound and style, which combined different musical influences from Folk to Jazz, and lost nothing of its charm in time. Mostly forgotten in the years gone by, this reissue is a nice reminder of how good the band was. Recommended!

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