Jeremy Steig - This Is Jeremy Steig (1969) [vinyl]

Excellent heavy flute jazz, real proper rare-groove stuff. Next to Bobbi Humphrey I personally feel there is no finer rare-groove flautist than this guy. He can be a little psychedelic at times, but he always stays on the right side of avant-garde. Like Harold Alexander he also sings/shouts through the flute whilst playing it. I personally love this technique as it makes the flute sound really extreme, almost pushed too far, and you end up with these great distorted flute/vocals noises. A must own album if you like your funky jazzy stuff. ~ MH1000, RYM. 

Solid State Records, SS 18059, 1969

Musicians:
Jeremy Steig - Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo Flute, Bansuri
Warren Bernhardt - Electric Piano
Glen Moore - Bass, Electric Upright Bass
Donald MacDonald - Drums 

Tracks:
A1. Flute Diddley {Jeremy Steig} (6:43)
A2. Hang On To A Dream {Tim Hardin} (3:02)
A3. Teresa's Blues {Chris Hills} (11:00
B1. Don't Make Promises {Tim Hardin} (5:40)
B2. Rational Nonsense {Jeremy Steig} (7:44)
B3. Lenny's Tomb {Tim Hardin} (5:11)
B4. Insanity {Jeremy Steig} (0:58)
B5. Mac D {Jeremy Steig} (2:06) 

Total Time: 42:24 

Credits:
Producer - Sonny Lester
Engineer - Malcolm Addey
Art Direction - Frank Gauna 

Ripped from a well-loved piece of wax, but regardless of some obvious surface noise, this rare bit of vinyl is a choice insight into Jeremy Steig’s marvellous early musical career. He is joined by pianist Warren Bernhardt, bassist Glen Moore and drummer Donald MacDonald. The album features three compositions by folksinger Tim Hardin whom Steig had accompanied in 1966, including: 

Hang On To A Dream

Mike Mainieri - Journey Thru An Electric Tube (1968) [vinyl]

It’s sad that Mike Mainieri never received the attention he so richly deserved with Journey Thru An Electric Tube, as the album was recorded exceedingly well, managed in its construction to be both forward looking and forward thinking, being one of the most enduring of the vibraphone releases, where it delivered and channeled its sound in an easy to appreciate low volume, was not for one moment abrasive, and totally ideal for a 60’s kick back lounge around the living room atmosphere. Mike was a pioneer with his introduction of the electronic vibraphone, then known as the synth-vibe. The album is effortless, fluid, soulful at times, smooth and laced with some cool 60’s inspired tripped out vibes, along with visionary and contemporary flute and guitar playing by Jeremy Steig that shouldn’t be missed. Yet the praises only begin there, a total of nine artists assembled to make this album the timeless classic it is today, along with a first-rate engineering, recording, pressing and a solid heavy jacket that has also stood the test of time. The album has never as yet been released on compact disc. Simply an absolute pleasure to spin. ~ Extract by Jenell Kesler, discogs.com. 

Solid State Records, SS-18049, 1968 

Musicians:
Mike Mainieri - Vibraphone, Vocals
Jeremy Steig - Flute
Warren Bernhardt - Piano, Organ
Joe Beck - Electric Guitar
Sam T. Brown - Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar
Hal Gaylor - Bass
Chuck Rainey - Electric Bass
Donald MacDonald - Drums
Sally Waring - Vocals
String Quartet 

Tracks:
A1. It's All Becoming So Clear Now {Mike Mainieri} (5:28)
A2. The Wind {Mike Mainieri, Sally Waring} (6:24)
A3. Connecticut Air {Sally Waring} (2:50)
A4. We'll Speak Above The Roar {Mike Mainieri} (6:25)
B1. The Bush {Mike Mainieri} (2:58)
B2. I'll Sing You Softly Of My Life {Mike Mainieri} (4:50)
B3. Yes, I'm The One {Mike Mainieri, Sally Waring} (0:48)
B4. Allow Your Mind To Wander {Mike Mainieri} (14:15) 

Total Time: 43:58 

Credits:
Producer - Sonny Lester
Engineer - Malcolm Addey
Photography - Bob Braco