The Battle Of North West Six
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Keef Hartley came to prominence as a member of the british R&B group the artwoods before joining John Mayall S Bluesbreakers in 1967. He contributed to the album crusade before leaving in 1968 to form the first line-up of his own band. He recorded his first album, Halfbreed (also re- released this month) for Decca s Deram label in March 1969. Regarded as a classic of the fusion of rock, jazz and blues, Hartley went one better later in the year by changing the lineup of his band to include gifted guitarist, vocalist and writer Miller Anderson. This new band recorded the wonderful battle of north west six for decca later that year, around the same time they performed at the legendary Woodstock Festival. Unavailable for many years, Esoteric Recordings are pleased to reissue the album with liner notes by Keef Hartley.
 The Dansette Kid / Hartley Jam For Bread / Don’t Give Up / Me And My Woman / Hickory / Don’t Be Afraid / Not Foolish, Not Wish / Waiting Around / Tadpole / Poor Mabel / Believe In You
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Little Big Band
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The most ambitious line-up of the Keith Hartley Band constructed for series of concerts at the Marquee club, featuring an 8-piece horn section (featuring such luminaries as Barbara Thompson, Chris Mercer and Lyn Dobson) and guest percussionist Pete York. The event was recorded and released later that year as Little Big Band.
You Can’t Take It With You / Me And My Woman / Not Foolish, Not Wise / Leg Overture (Medley); I Leavin Trunk ; ii. The Halfbreed, iii. Just To Cry, iv. Sinnin For You
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Halfbreed
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Keef Hartley came to prominence as a member of the British R&B group The Artwoods before joining John Mayall S Bluesbreakers in 1967. He contributed to the album Crusade before leaving in 1968 to form the first line-up of his own band. With Gary Thain (bass), Peter Dines (keyboards), Spit James (guitar) and horn section that was a whos who of British jazz (Henry Lowther, Chris Mercer, Lyn Dobson and Harry Beckett), Hartley recorded his first album for Decca s Deram label in March 1969. Now regarded as a classic of the genre, Halfbreed is a fine example of the fusion of rock, jazz and blues.
Sacked / Introducing Hearts And Flowers / Confusion Theme / The Halfbreed / Born To Die / Sinnin For You / Leavin Trunk / Just To Cry / Too Much Thinking / Think It Over / Too Much To Take / Bonus Tracks - Leave It Til The Morning / Just To Cry (Single Version)
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Overdog
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This reissue of Overdog features the bonus single edits of Roundabout, one of their best loved and most powerful works. Along with a reissue of The Time is Near, this release sees the beginning of a reissue campaign by Esoteric Recordings of the classic Keef Hartley Band albums.
You Can Choose / Plain Talkin' / Theme Song / En Route / Theme Song / Overdog / Roundabout / Imitations From Home / We Are All The Same / Bonus Tracks -Roundabout Part One (Single Edit) / Roundabout Part Two (Single Edit)
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The Time Is Near
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Considered by many to be one of the finest exponents of powerful Jazz Rock, Keef’s earliest engagement was as replacement for Ringo Starr in Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He was also Mick Fleetwood s replacement in John Mayalls Blues-Breakers and featured on many recordings by the band. In 1968 he formed his own group recruiting the highly regarded Miller Anderson on guitar and vocals. Although they performed at Woodstock the band was not filmed. Latterly Hartley became involved with group Vinegar Joe and with singer / songwriter Michael Chapman.
Morning Rain / From The Window / The Time Is Near / You Can't Take It With You / Premonition / Another Time, Another Place / Change
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