New Directions Of The Afro Blues Quintet Plus One (Vinyl LP) 60s 70s Psych Prog Rock

New Directions Of The Afro Blues Quintet Plus One (Vinyl LP) 60s 70s Psych Prog RockDon't let the strange cover art or the unwieldy band name deter you from considering this instrumental soul, Latin jazz, and easy listening musical treasure from 1966. Propelled by the polyrhythmic percussion interwoven between the melody carrying vibes and flutes, illuminates this masterLY long player. The pick hit is the buoyant "Mystic Mambo" which was also issued as a truncated single. This Los Angeles based combo frequently played the famous

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