Mark-Almond Band - The Ghetto

Jon Mark and Johnny Almond first came to notoriety as part of the John Mayall Band on the 1969 "Turning Point" album which contained the all-time classic rock gems "Room To Move" and "California". After one more album with Mayall "Empty Rooms", the two decided to branch out and play the kind of jazz-blues-rock sound that they felt more comfortable with. The Mark-Almond Band original foursome included Tommy Eyre on piano and Roger Sutton on bass, with Almond adding vibes, congas and percussion to his already crisp Sax and flute playing. Jon Mark's vocals and guitar completed the drummer-less concept they had learned from Mayall, giving it their own twist and subtlety. The Ghetto was a cut from their first lp, called "Mark-Almond" and released in 1971, which also contained the KSHE Classic "The City". Sit back and listen to some fine musicianship!

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• 70's
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• 1971

[nazzare79]

Most underrated band ever...One of my favourite...Unique style...'tuesday inNY' probably my favourite album but it's difficult to choose among their masterpieces...so sad they are not recognized as they should...

[hoopskmccann]

@nazzare79 I agree with you for sure-Outstanidng musicians and great sound. thanks for taking the time to post.

Hoops

[sabbath7081]

Good to fall asleep to.

[hoopskmccann]

@sabbath7081  It does have a certain quiet soothing appeal to it-music means many things to many people. Hope you enjoyed it. thanks for the comment.

Hoops

[TheShaneshar]

as I speak{write}, i'm sending this, to old friends, who may have,.& probably have forgotten,..what a Beautiful Album , this was, & still is,....

[hoopskmccann]

@TheShaneshar Good for you-I am a strong believer in "keeping the music alive". Let people know that Classic Rock lives on and on....

Hoops

[hoopskmccann]

Glad you liked the post and thanks for the grammar correction. it is appreciated.

Hoops

[Pwecko]

I first heard this in 1970 or 1971 on The Harvest Bag, a compilation album, and I've been looking for it for ages. I love this song. Just a slight correction, they didn't come to notoriety. Notoriety is 'the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality', i.e. being known for being bad. They came to fame, although not enough of it.

[written12]

@hoopskmccann

God, he didn't know he passed, either. I envy you- I never saw them live, though I remember being hypnotized by them when I first heard them. I can't recall- it was either an album or a live broadcast WNEW did here in New York.

What an elegant but moving musician he Johnny Almond was.

[hoopskmccann]

So glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Hoops