Ricotti & Albuquerque
Britian's Jazz-Rock's Dynamic Duo
In the swinging summer of '71, two musical mavericks decided to crash the British jazz-rock party. Michael de Albuquerque, a choirboy-turned-rockstar with blue-eyed soul vocals smoother than a velvet suit, joined forces with Frank Ricotti, a vibraphonist so skilled he could make xylophones weep with envy. Their mission? To create a sound that would make jazz cats purr and rock enthusiasts howl with delight.
But these two weren't flying solo. They assembled a dream team that could swing harder than a wrecking ball and groove tighter than a pair of disco pants. John Taylor tickled the ivories like a caffeinated octopus, Chris Laurence plucked the bass as if it owed him money, and Trevor Tomkins beat the drums like they'd insulted his mother. With guest appearances by trumpeter Henry Lowther and guitarist Michael Keen, this ensemble was more stacked than a sandwich at a New York deli.
While their collaboration was brief, Ricotti & Albuquerque left an indelible mark on the British music scene. De Albuquerque went on to join the Electric Light Orchestra and contribute to hit records, while Ricotti continued to dazzle in the jazz world. Their bandmates? They scattered across the musical landscape like jazzy Johnny Appleseeds, cultivating grooves in rock, classical, and film music. Now, Think Like A Key Music is giving this dynamic duo a second wind, reissuing "First Wind" with the band's blessing and unearthing their mythical 1971 BBC concert session. It's like finding a vintage Aston Martin in your gran's garage – a classic, officially sanctioned, and ready to take you on one hell of a ride!
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- Artist
- Ricotti & Albuquerque
- ReleaseProduct
- First Wind
- Label
- Think Like A Key Music
- Catalogue Number
- TLAK1192
- Release Date
- February 14, 2025
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