Mark–Almond were an English band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, who worked in the territory between rock and jazz. In 1970 Jon Mark and Johnny Almond formed Mark-Almond (the two began playing together in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers band in 1969). The melancholy tones of saxophonist Almond were an integral part of the group's sound, and Almond frequently played flute as well, including the bass flute. Characterized by a blend of blues and jazz riffs, latin beats, and a mellow rock aesthetic, and in contrast to the heavier guitar-driven rock of his contemporaries, composer and band leader Mark worked at producing warm and melodic works. Mark-Almond's first two albums, Mark-Almond (1971) and Mark-Almond II (1972) were recorded for Bob Krasnow's Blue Thumb label, and were noted for their embossed envelope-style album covers. 01 - The Ghetto 02 - The City (A) Grass & Concrete (B) Taxi To Brooklyn (C) Speak Easy It's A Whiskey Scene 03 - Tramp And The Young Girl 04 - Love (A) Renaissance (B) Prelude (C) Pickup (D) Hotel Backstage 05 - Song For You LINK
