Elton Dean Just Us 1971
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Topic: Elton Dean Just Us 1971
Posted By: Nickmannion
Subject: Elton Dean Just Us 1971
Date Posted: June 07 2025 at 07:51
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This is the long lost Soft Machine album! Dean was in and out of the line up around this time and used various Softies and others on his solo effort from 1971. The track Neo Caliban Grides, that was a regular in the Soft Machine set, first appeared on this album. I guess with Dean being more of a 'free jazzer' than a jazz/rock fusioneer he and his eclectic and quite extensive discography wouldn't really qualify him for PA inclusion. But Just Us is an all time JRF/Canterbury classic...ok ok with a pinch of free jazz...and you really should seek it out. Enjoy! |
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Posted By: Valdez
Date Posted: June 07 2025 at 11:09
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He and Marc Charig played on King Crimsons lizard and did some stuff with Keith Tippett. “Dedicated to you but you weren’t listening” is one of my favorite records. He was always in and around Prog. ------------- https://bakullama1.bandcamp.com/album/maxwells-submarine |
Posted By: Nickmannion
Date Posted: June 07 2025 at 12:19
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Fun fact: He was in Long John Baldrys blues/soul band with a young piano player called Reg Dwight...who took his future stage name (Elton John) from them! Yes he was in and around the prog/Canterbury scene but was always a free jazzer at heart hence why he, as a solo artist, wont be found on PA |
Posted By: Valdez
Date Posted: June 07 2025 at 20:53
Now that’s some interesting trivia. Learn something new every day here. Thanks. ------------- https://bakullama1.bandcamp.com/album/maxwells-submarine |
Nickmannion wrote:Posted By: Rick1
Date Posted: June 08 2025 at 11:26
| Fun fact: I worked with his brother (non musician) between 92-94. He confirmed the Elton John story etc. |
Posted By: Mirakaze
Date Posted: June 09 2025 at 14:31
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I agree that it's a little too far removed from the site's core to really qualify for inclusion here but it is indeed a fascinating album and a must-listen for fans of Soft Machine's output from around that time. ------------- https://mirasnelder.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow - Freelance composer, accepting commissions | https://mirasnelder.bandcamp.com/album/altered-acuity" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp page |