Dizzy Bats - The Light And The Dark (1974)

Let's discover now an interesting curiosity ! A subtle melange of jazz, funk and soul. I wouldn't call that release a musical masterpiece. Still, some compositions are well thought and nice to hear. My two favourites are "Leroy The Magician" and "Gotta Get It On " which are groovy and funky. The intro of "Hard Times" reminds me of Ray Charles's ballads...

Anyway, I'm sure some Marc Moulin's afficionados will love it as that band was nicknamed "the swiss Placebo" (even if I personally disagree).

Just give it a try and make your own opinion ! Enjoy.

Songs / Tracks Listing:

1. Leroy The Magician 
2. What Game Shall We Play Today  
3. Hard Times 
4. Le Lis  
5. Playin In The Yard 
6. The Light And The Dark  
7. Gotta Get It On 
8. Liberated Brother 

Line-up / Musicians:

• Jean-Louis Bayard / bass

• Eddy Riva / drums

• Philippe Bovet / flute

• François Borel / percussion, organ

• Laurent Vivien / piano, Rhodes piano

• Jean-Daniel Stähli / saxophone

• Michel Marthe / vibraphone

Download:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DZABKI22

Sources:

- http://www.discogs.com/Dizzy-Bats-The-Light-And-The-Dark/release/1016799