Illusion
Isotope

The band
was formed in 1973 by guitarist GARY BOYLE and also featured JEFF CLYNE
on Bass, BRIAN MILLER on Keyboards and NIGEL MORRIS on drums. Jeff Clyne
had previously played with Ian Carr’s Nucleus, whilst Gary Boyle had
played with Stomu Yamashta’s East Wind.Isotope’s self titled
debut album was released in early 1974 and continued the tradition of
Jazz Rock fusion that had been pioneered by acts such as Tony Williams
Lifetime and The Mahavishnu Orchestra. Although critically acclaimed,
Brian Miller and Jeff Clyne departed Isotope shortly after the debut
album had appeared and were replaced by former SOFT MACHINE bassist HUGH
HOPPER and keyboard player LAURENCE SCOTT. This line-up recorded the
excellent album Illusion with former Family member Poli Palmer
producing.  A Jazz Rock classic, this Esoteric Recordings reissue has been newly re-mastered and features a booklet with new essay.