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Uriel and Egg: The Road to Hatfield and Beyond

Read "Uriel and Egg: The Road to Hatfield and Beyond" reviewed by John Kelman


In the chronicles of progressive rock history, the British Canterbury scene has been largely defined by such groups as Caravan, Gong, Hatfield And The North, National Health and Soft Machine. But Uriel and its successor, Egg, have long been considered seminal precursors. Both featured future Hatfield keyboardist Dave Stewart, bassist/vocalist Mont Campbell and drummer Clive Brooks, while guitarist Steve Hillage-- who would go on to a successful career with both Gong and his own projects--fleshed Uriel out to a four-piece. ...

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Album Review

Egg: The Civil Surface

Read "The Civil Surface" reviewed by John Kelman


First achieving prominence with seminal progressive/Canterbury group Egg, it was with Hatfield and the North that British keyboardist Dave Stewart matured into a more jazz-centric writer/player. That said, Egg's first two discs--Egg (Nova/Deram, 1970) and The Polite Force (Deram, 1971)--demonstrated a remarkably mature voice for someone who, alongside equal contributors Mont Campbell (bass, vocals, French horn) and Clive Brooks (drums), was still on the cusp of his twenties. With Egg's unfortunate demise in 1972, some of its best material remained ...

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Recording

Former Zappa Keyboardist Tommy Mars Records Music For Modern Fairytale - Willie Nickerson's Egg

Former Zappa Keyboardist Tommy Mars Records Music For Modern Fairytale - Willie Nickerson's Egg

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James

Norway—Former Frank Zappa keyboardist Tommy Mars, best known for his work on such Zappa classics as Sheik Yerbouti, Joe's Garage and Them or Us, has recorded music for a modern day fairytale—'Willie Nickerson's Egg.' Written by Norwegian guitarist Jon Larsen and released on Norway's Zonic Entertainment (a label that features exclusively dedicated Frank Zappa inspired music). Along with Tommy Mars, 'Willie Nickerson's Egg' also features the talents of Zappa alumnus Arthur Barrow. Willie Nickerson is a very sensitive porcupine. He ...

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Recording

"Egg" by the Jackass Penguin Show Now Available

"Egg" by the Jackass Penguin Show  Now Available

Source: Michael Ricci


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Festival

The 2nd Edition of the Festival in the Shape of an Egg

The 2nd Edition of the Festival in the Shape of an Egg

Source: All About Jazz


Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Uriel and Egg: The...

Self Produced
2008

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The Civil Surface

Esoteric Recordings
2007

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