Affinity

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"Affinity" is the 1970 debut album by British jazz-rock band Affinity, produced by John Anthony with a cover design by Marcus Keef. Signed by Vertigo on the crest of the jazz-rock wave, the short-lived Affinity released only one single and album before splitting (the album "1971–1972" was meant to be their second studio album by Affinity, eventually, released by Angel Air thirty years later, in 2003). Comprised of young singer Linda Hoyle, bassist Mo Foster, guitarist Mike Jupp, keyboardist Lynton Naiff, and drummer Grant Serpell, a musical maturity was displayed, blending folk, jazz, soul, blue, and elements of contemporary psychedelia and progressive rock. Highly regarded by critic, who praised the young Hoyle’s powerful vocals and Naiff’s inherent organ skill, it looked as if the band were to have a healthy career. Derek Jewell of The Sunday Times wrote, “Naiff is already a virtuso, soul-style, and the whole group is probably the best new thing heard in the jazz-pop area this year.” But although the seven-track album was well received, the band split soon after. To label their work under any one genre is a hard task, and the jazz-rock/blues-rock classification they are usually squeezed into is far from fitting. As with many other late-’60s progressive act, Affinity was just getting their footing when they split. Jon “Mojo” Mill, Allmusic. Track Listing 01. I Am And So Are You 02. Night Flight 03. I Wonder If I Care As Much 04. Mr. Joy 05. Three Sisters 06. Coconut Grove 07. All Along The Watchtower Personnel: Linda Hoyle -- vocals Lynton Naiff -- organ, piano, electric piano, harpsichord, vibraphone Mike Jopp -- electric, acoustic and 12-string guitars Mo Foster -- electric and double bass Grant Serpell -- drum, percussion Recorded at Trident and Island Studio, London Produced by John Anthony for Ronnie Scott Direction. .

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