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PAPA JOHN CREACH ~ FILTHY / PLAYING MY FIDDLE FOR YOU ACADIA 8084 (Barcode: 805772808423) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1972 - 1974 Released: 2005 2nd and 3rd albums by US violinist Papa John CreachFind albums by this artist, who became famous after he joined Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist towards the end of their days, an association that lasted for several years and continued with the establishment of offshoots Jefferson StarshipFind albums by this artist and Hot TunaFind albums by this artist. Although Creach was a generation older than the Airplane rockers and of Afro-American origin, his integration into the extended Airplane family worked like a dream, adding a new and exciting dimension to the group´s sound. Creach turned out to be a very prolific musician / composer and in addition to participating in many of the Airplane family recordings he released several albums under his own name on the Airplane "home" label GruntFind albums on this label Records. He also established his own band, named ZuluFind albums by this artist, which accompanied him on his recordings and included excellent players, such as guitarist Kevin MooreFind albums by this artist, keyboardist John ParkerFind albums by this artist, bassist Sam WilliamsFind albums by this artist and drummer Carl ByrdFind albums by this artist. The music is also quite different from the stuff he played with Airplane and consists of a great mixture of Jazz, Funk, Rhythm And Blues and Blues, focusing on the virtuoso violin performances. Most of the tracks are instrumental, although Creach handles the vocal parts very well. In retrospect these albums still sound fresh and are great fun to listen to, a document of an era when anything was possible and musicians were appreciated for their talent and given ample opportunity to explore it. A must for Jefferson Airplane buffs and violin lovers, smoking stuff!

Updated: 08/05/2023Posted:

CD 1 Remastered Recommend To A Friend

JEFFERSON STARSHIP ~ ORIGINAL ALBUM CLASSICS GRUNT 56466 (Barcode: 886975646623) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1974 - 1979 Released: 2009 This great Box Set includes five original albums released on the GruntFind albums on this label label and recorded between 1974 and 1979 by the great American Rock group Jefferson StarshipFind albums by this artist, born of the ashes of the legendary Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist, one of the most important representatives of the genre in the USA: "Dragon FlyFind albums with this title", "Red OctopusFind albums with this title", "SpitfireFind albums with this title", "EarthFind albums with this title" and "Freedom At Point ZeroFind albums with this title". The albums are remastered and packaged in album replicas (mini-sleeves), housed in a cardboard box, and with the price tag of a double album this is a tremendous bargain as well. Essential!

Updated: 26/01/2019Posted:

CD 5 Mini-Sleeve Box Set Remastered Bonus Tracks Essential Recommend To A Friend