JAN AKKERMAN, TABERNAKEL

TABERNAKEL (1974) ES UN ÁLBUM BELLÍSIMO, MAGISTRAL, Y NO DEMASIADO CONOCIDO, EN EL QUE JAN AKKERMAN FUSIONA LA DELICADEZA DE LA MÚSICA CLÁSICA CON EL ROCK PROGRESIVO, UN PASO MÁS ALLÁ DEL LEGADO DE FOCUS. PURA ARMONÍA. PERSONALMENTE LO CONSIDERO SU MEJOR TRABAJO EN SOLITARIO.

For Focus devotees this is perhaps Akkermans' finest solo effort as he makes use of many the same characteristics one would find on Focus recordings. There is a nice mix of classical, folk and rock pieces here including some work with small orchestral arrangements that all work splendidly. Akkerman's guitar work is tasteful and passionate throughout. This is a wonderful recording well worth owning (Amazon Review)

Just for testing Purposes:
Listen "Tabernakel" (mp3 320)
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TWO SIDES OF PETER BAKS

ATENCIÓN A ESTE ÁLBUM DEL PRIMER GUITARRISTA DE YES. UNA JOYA QUE CUENTA CON LA PARTICIPACIÓN DE JAN AKKERMAN, JOHN WETTON, PHIL COLLINS, STEVE HACKETT Y OTROS. IMPRESCINDIBLE.

After leaving Yes, and while looking for some other musical project, Banks supported Blodwyn Pig for a brief period in late 1970, and guested as session musician on an album by Chris Harwood. In 1971 Banks formed Flash and sessions began for a first album, with Tony Kaye guesting on keyboards.The record appeared in 1972 (called simply Flash) and had a warm reception. Subsequent to Kaye's involvement, Banks took the dual role of guitarist and keyboardist. Flash recorded and released its second album (In the Can) in November that same year; and the third (Out of Our Hands) in 1973. Parallel to that, Banks and guitarist Jan Akkerman became friends and started to play and record together. Banks also played on an album by Roger Ruskin Spear at that time. In 1973, not long after the third and final Flash release, Banks released Two Sides of Peter Banks. Guest musicians included Akkerman, bassist John Wetton, drummer Phil Collins, guitarist Steve Hackett and fellow Flash members Ray Bennett and Mike Hough.

JUST FOR TESTING PURPOSES

Listen Two Sides of Peter Banks (here)

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