Scope - 1975 - Scope II

Scope

1975

Scope II

01. Tamotua – 4:19
02. Firsky Frog Funk – 5:49
03. Shuttle Service – 7:57
04. Ant-Artica – 6:44
05. Big Ferro – 4:49
06. High Checker – 3:06
07. Shuffle Funk Dog – 5:31
08. The Zebra Part I – 2:03
09. The Zebra Part II – 4:12

Rik Elings – pianos, organ, synthesizers, bass, flute, producer
Henk Zomer – drums, percussion
Rens Nieuwland – guitar, producer
Erik Raayman – bass, piano, percussion
Rob Franken – piano, synthesizer

This albums is a strong example of typical Dutch prog jazz fusion from mid-70-s. Musicians all are competent, and musicianship is good if too calculated. I often notice the same moment with Dutch jazz - usually technically perfectly trained musicians play very calculated, cool, a bit soulless music.

Similar situation is with this album. Music is strongly influenced by symphonic prog and classic music. Sound is slightly mellow, and always very optimistic. In fact , by atmosphere they are similar to Focus music of similar period, and guitar sound is a bit influenced by Ian Akkerman.

Possibly, it is good album for lovers of such kind of fusion (Like me!)