if (deluxe)

When the finest young jazz musicians in the UK teamed up to form a dynamic fusion outfit, the result was If, one of the most challenging and exciting bands of the Seventies. The group was fronted by J.W.Hodkinson, a powerful singer, backed by superb musicians Dick Morrissey (tenor sax and flute) and Terry Smith (lead guitar). With a strong rhythm section the seven piece was hailed as worthy competitors to such American pace setters as Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears. ‘If’ was the band’s debut album, produced by Lew Futterman and released in 1970 in a distinctive silver sleeve.

Track Listing

Side 1:

• I’m Reaching Out On All Sides
• What Did I Say About The Box, Jack?
• What Can A Friend Say?

Side 2:

• Woman, Can You See (What This Big Thing Is All About)?
• Raise The Level Of Your Conscious Mind
• Dockland
• The Promise Land