Experimental Quintet - Jazz Fusion (?)

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Experimental Quintet (also known as Experimental Q or Experimental Quartet in the 1970s) is a Romanian Jazz Fusion band, who first formed in the 70's and released an LP "Flowers", release date unknown, and "Aminitiri despre Viitor" (Memories of the Future) in 1976. These releases met with some success in Progressive Rock circles and are no longer available, but the material of "Amintitiri despre Viitor" has now been resurrected in a new release in November 2012 by Soft Records entitled "Atlantis".   This release has come over 33 years after the quintet split up, following a "Reunion after 33 years" project In August in Bucharest.

As the name suggests, the band was originally a quintet and has kept it's name despite the absence of flute player Gigi Marcovici.  The band now consists of Eugen Tunaru (keyboards), Valentin Farcas (guitar), Nicolae Bucaciuc (bass) and Dominic Csergo (drums) - former member of Kumm, now with alternative rock band Urma.

I was delighted to see this album released as Experimental Quintet are highly regarded in the Romanian Prog rock community and have made a valuable contribution to the genre.  Although the production could be improved, I think this is a very good album and well worth listening to.

Links:
http://www.softrecords.ro/onoutate.php?id=64
http://www.mycd.ro/product.php?id_product=1251

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cacha71 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 31 2007 Location: Planet Earth Status: Offline Points: 326	Topic: Experimental Quintet - Jazz Fusion (?) Posted: January 01 2013 at 14:02
	Experimental Quintet (also known as Experimental Q or Experimental Quartet in the 1970s) is a Romanian Jazz Fusion band, who first formed in the 70's and released an LP "Flowers", release date unknown, and "Aminitiri despre Viitor" (Memories of the Future) in 1976. These releases met with some success in Progressive Rock circles and are no longer available, but the material of "Amintitiri despre Viitor" has now been resurrected in a new release in November 2012 by Soft Records entitled "Atlantis". This release has come over 33 years after the quintet split up, following a "Reunion after 33 years" project In August in Bucharest. As the name suggests, the band was originally a quintet and has kept it's name despite the absence of flute player Gigi Marcovici. The band now consists of Eugen Tunaru (keyboards), Valentin Farcas (guitar), Nicolae Bucaciuc (bass) and Dominic Csergo (drums) - former member of Kumm, now with alternative rock band Urma. I was delighted to see this album released as Experimental Quintet are highly regarded in the Romanian Prog rock community and have made a valuable contribution to the genre. Although the production could be improved, I think this is a very good album and well worth listening to. Links: http://www.softrecords.ro/onoutate.php?id=64 http://www.mycd.ro/product.php?id_product=1251
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Andy Webb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: June 04 2010 Location: Terria Status: Offline Points: 13298	Posted: January 01 2013 at 17:00
	Wow, impressive stuff. I'd say a mix of avant, jazz, folk, and symphonic, which makes them a shoe-in for eclectic.


Easy Money Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 11 2007 Location: Memphis Status: Offline Points: 10336	Posted: January 05 2013 at 14:15
	Interesting band, we added them to the jazz site under jazz related rock. http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/

cacha71 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 31 2007 Location: Planet Earth Status: Offline Points: 326	Posted: January 05 2013 at 16:28
	Excellent - thank you for taking an interest!! I would also like to see them here too, either in Jazz Fusion or Eclectic, though having heard their "Aminitiri despre Viitor" material I would say that they veer towardsJazz Fusion.
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amatala Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: January 01 2008 Location: Brussels Status: Offline Points: 66	Posted: January 22 2013 at 04:05
	Any news about this? Does it stays with Jazz/Rock fusion or does it take the Eclectic road?
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Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Guest Group	Posted: January 22 2013 at 06:44
	They're in evaluation for Eclectic.

cacha71 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 31 2007 Location: Planet Earth Status: Offline Points: 326	Posted: January 22 2013 at 13:42
	Thanks for the update! Look forward to any news
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amatala Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: January 01 2008 Location: Brussels Status: Offline Points: 66	Posted: May 03 2013 at 08:26
	The full album can now be played on Progstreaming: http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00381%20-%20Experimental%20Quintet%20-%20Atlantis Edited by amatala - May 03 2013 at 08:27
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yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 5820	Posted: May 03 2013 at 08:54
	^ Thanks! Still only one vote so far in Eclectic, but it's a 'yes' vote, so maybe this new source of samples will help move things forward. I've dropped your link into their team thread.

cacha71 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 31 2007 Location: Planet Earth Status: Offline Points: 326	Posted: May 04 2013 at 02:26
	Thanks for the update!
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cacha71 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 31 2007 Location: Planet Earth Status: Offline Points: 326	Posted: June 15 2013 at 08:43
	Artist added - thanks everyone!
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