sat 24 feb 2024 23:00 hrs
picture Bob Downes
Part 6 of a series on British drummer John Stevens (1940-1994)
During the mid-1960s, Stevens became known as one of the founders of the Spontaneous Music Ensemble. He is considered one of the pioneers of free jazz in Great Britain. Enjoy these recordings from 1975 and ’76 featuring artists such as Bob Downes, Kenny Wheeler, John Martyn, and his band Away.
From
01.
John Stevens – Chemistry
Vinyl VS 102 (lp, D)
02.
Bob Downes Open Music – Hells Angels
Openian BDOM 003 s (lp, GB)
03-04.
John Stevens’ Away – Anni
Vertigo 6059 140 (7”, GB)
05-06.
John Stevens’ Away – Can’t Explain
Vertigo 6059 154 (7”, GB)
07.
John Stevens’ Away – Somewhere In Between
Vertigo 6360 135 (lp, GB)
08.
John Stevens’ Away – Mazin Ennit
Vertigo 6360 141 (lp, GB)
