Ian Carr Belladonna

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• This sought-after jazz-rock fusion rarity was originally released on the Vertigo label, complete with the collectible “Swirl” record center design, and brings together some of the best British jazz musicians of the ’70s. Players included groups such as Nucleus, Brian Auger’s Band, Soft Machine, Stan Tracy Group, Brian Smith (tenor and soprano saxophone, alto and bamboo flute), legendary guitarist Allan Holdsworth, Dave MacRae (Fender electric piano) and bassist Roy Babbington, to name a few
  Considered a landmark in Ian Carr’s career, ‘Belladonna’ is peppered with atmospheric excursions and ethereal qualities, as well as a darker fusion aesthetic and prog-rock sensibilities through Holdsworth’s exceptional guitar playing. The album’s moody yet funky vibe has echoes of Miles Davis’ electronic era la “In A Silent Way.”
  The album is best enjoyed in its entirety. There are ebbs and flows, with certain tracks shining along the way. Standouts include the beautiful downtempo track ‘Summer Rain’, which shines in the style of a soundtrack or library and features an emotional electric piano solo. Although the track was recorded in the 70s, it has a timeless sound, a melancholic funk that is so often used in hip-hop and beat tape productions to this day. The Shaft-like, drawn-out intro of ‘Mayday’ builds the drama to a percussive denouement when the drums drop over three minutes in.
  

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• Artist: Ian Carr Label: Mr Bongo, Vertigo Format: LP Units: 1 Country: UK Genre: Jazz Style: Fusion, Jazz-Rock

• A1 Belladonna
  A2 Summer Rain
  B1 Remadione
  B2 Mayday
  B3 Suspension
  B4 Hector’S House