JAZZ ROCK - J.F. MURPHY & FREE FLOWING SALT - Almost Home - 1970

Pérola norte-americana de Jazz rock, formada no final da década de 60 pelo cantor, compositor e guitarrista americano J.F. Murphy. Posto aqui o primeiro álbum do grupo, na época chamado J.F. Murphy & Free Flowing Salt, que depois viria mudar para JF Murphy & Salt, com o qual viria lançar mais dois álbuns no começo da década 70, todos com a mesma formação. Já em 1975 Murphy desmancha o antigo grupo e forma o Murphy's Law, com o qual lançou um álbum sem sucesso e desistiu da carreira musical.
O disco Almost Home , de 1970, traz uma interessante mistura de vários estilos, variando entre jazz, rock, folk, blues e alguns momentos de improviso. Belas e bem construídas passagens instrumentais de saxofone, flauta, guitarra, piano e até gaita de boca marcam as canções. Destaque para Trilogy, com 3 partes e também First Born e Waiting Hymn of the Republic.
No geral, uma pérola muito legal para ouvir e conhecer, recomendado para fãs de jazz rock e rock dos anos 70.
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U.S. Jazz rock Pearl, formed in the late 60s by singer, songwriter and guitarist J.F. Muurphy. Post here the first album, at that time Muurphy JF & Free Flowing Salt, who would later change to JF Murphy & Salt, with which would release two more albums in the early 70's, all with the same lineup. By 1975 Muurphy split the old group and the form Murphy's Law, with which released an album without success and gave up the music career.
The album Almost Home, of 1970, brings an interesting mix of various styles, ranging from jazz, rock, folk, blues and some moments of improvisation. Fine and well constructed instrumental passages with saxophone, flute, guitar, piano and harmonica mark the songs. Highlight for Trilogy, with 3 parts and also First Born and Waiting Hymn of the Republic.
Overall, a very nice pearl to listen and know, recommended for fans of jazz rock and '70s rock.

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Russell Warmolts - Baixo, Back Vocal
Ronnie Allard - Flauta, Saxofone, Back Vocal
George Christ - Congas, Gaita, Percussão, Back Vocal
J.F. Murphy - Guitarra, Teclado, Piano, Vocal
Bobby Kurtz Paiva - Bateria

01. Medley - Rocknroll Band II and I
02. Sing your Song
03. Waiting Hymn of the Republic
04. Northbound Train
05. First Born
06. Trilogy (A Lifeline - B The Example)
07. Trilogy (C The Immigrant)
08. Almost Home
09. Where has the Laughter Gone