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The other two shared by Bon Lozaga and the introductory track "Heavy Tune" showcasing the Rolling Stones' own Mick Taylor providing the most rock oriented track on the album. While EXPRESSO II is a decent enough album, for me its a step down in terms of the jazz-fusion qualities. While "Gazeuse!"
Mar 1, 2024 · Something of an anomaly in the context of the album, opener “Heavy Tune” finds former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor’s steely guitar work adding a hard rock edge to a strident jazz-funk jam. More ...
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Mick Taylor – lead guitar (1) Allan Holdsworth – lead guitar (3, 4, 6), rhythm guitar (1) Bon Lozaga – lead guitar (2), rhythm guitar (3) Darryl Way – violin (3, 5) François Causse – congas. In popular culture. The track "Heavy Tune" is featured on Fusion FM radio in the game Grand Theft Auto IV . References. ^ Ros Smith, David (2011).
Expresso II, an Album by Gong. Released in February 1978 on Virgin (catalog no. V 2099; Vinyl LP). Genres: Jazz-Rock, Canterbury Scene. Rated #351 in the best albums of 1978.
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- July-August 1977
- Gong
- February 1978
At its best, Expresso II invites comparison to the duller moments of Brand X and Bruford, but that’s not aspiring to much. ... Mick Taylor -- lead guitar (1) Darryl ...
Is the Mick Taylor listed here the same as the Rolling Stones guitarist ? A quick Google research does indeed confirm that it is the same Mick Taylor. He does all the solo guitars here. Wow....
Interlocking marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, and glockenspiel lines create a constant conversation of tuned percussion, lending the band a sound unique among '70s fusion outfits. And a few guest contributions from erstwhile Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor and Curved Air violinist Darryl Way don't hurt either.
