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MAGICIAN ~ MAGICIAN VOCALION 8447 (Barcode: 765387844721) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1979 Released: 2009 1st and only album by the British Jazz-Rock ensemble MagicianFind albums by this artist, a short lived group of top British Jazz musicians assembled to record this album written and arranged by Stan ButcherFind albums by this artist, himself a veteran composer / arranger on the British scene for several decades before this recording was made. Led by the fabulous saxophonist / flautist Barbara ThompsonFind albums by this artist, the group also included keyboardist Fiachra TrenchFind albums by this artist, guitarist Ray RussellFind albums by this artist, bassist Mo FosterFind albums by this artist and drummer Barry MorganFind albums by this artist as well as a brass section. The music is mostly laid back, beautifully crafted and arranged and typically British, which of course is to be expected. Thompson plays several superb saxophone and flute solos, and so do the other musicians, and the entire album although quite obscure, is definitely worth discovering. Lovers of European and particularly British Jazz will be delighted to see this gem available again!

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