{"product_id":"mark-almond-the-city-live-at-the-troubadour-nightclub-west-hollywood-1971-cd","title":"Mark-Almond - The City \/ Live At The Troubadour Nightclub, West Hollywood 1971 [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: HSPCD2138\u003cbr\u003eFormat: CD\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 3805571213838\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 11 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformed live at the legendary Troubadour Nightclub in West Hollywood, California, on 9th March 1971for broadcast on KMET-FM radio, this superb performance fnds The Mark-Almond Band at the dawn of their creative journey\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed by former John Mayall bandmates Jon Mark and Johnny Almond, the group forged a distinctive musical identity, blending jazz, folk, blues and progressive rock into a richly textured and deeply atmospheric sound that stood apart from their contemporaries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaged shortly after the release of their acclaimed debut album Mark- Almond , this intimate concert perfectly captures the band's remarkable musicianship and effortless interplay. Jon Mark's expressive song writing and understated vocals combine beautifully with Johnny Almond's soulful saxophone and fute, creating performances that are both sophisticated and emotionally engaging. Backed by a frst- class ensemble, the band delivers expansive arrangements flled with subtle improvisation and melodic invention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks: The Ghetto \/ Band introduction \/ The City (In six segments)- Grass and Concrete \u0026gt; \/ Bass solo \u0026gt; \/ Taxi To Brooklyn \u0026gt; (KMET promo) \/ Drum solo \u0026gt; \/ Gimme Some Lovin' (short jam) \u0026gt; \/ Speak Easy It's A Whiskey Scene \/ Freedom\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOMESPUN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47465127674012,"sku":"HSPCD2138","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/9_54b3afe0-32f8-4b83-baae-64a7f5b0a78a.webp?v=1787585137","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/mark-almond-the-city-live-at-the-troubadour-nightclub-west-hollywood-1971-cd","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}