Annexus Quam - Osmose/Beziehungen 1970/1972 ~ software for linux

Another fine jazz influenced krautrock band which delivers ambitious, inventive sounds. The geographical roots of the band are from Kamp-Lintfort near Düsseldorf back to 1967. At this time the musicians were connected with a local religious brass band and then they decided to form a "cosmic" rock band to expand their own musical ideas and to put the stress on the jazziest side of their music. Very interlocking their first album released in 1970 for the ohr label definitely represents the fusion between "cosmic" music and jazz rock. Their strange, psych improvisations are mixed with weird space / electronic effects. Wind instruments (mainly the flute and the trumpet) are associated to the electric organ and conventional electric guitar parts. These combinations offer a tasteful musical ensemble. Recorded in 1972, their following album is maybe more elaborated, more evident with a very accomplished improvisatory approach. Consequently two remarkable efforts which contributed to the development of the Krautrock scene.

Line-up / Musicians

Jürgen Jonuschies/bass,vocals,percussion
Hans Kämper/trombone,Spanish guitar,vocals,percussion
Harald Klemm/flute,vocals,percussion
Ove Volquartz/saxophone,flute
Peter Werner/guitar,vocals,percussion
Uwe Bick/drums,vocals,percussion
Werner Hostermann/clarinet,organ,vocals,percussion
Martin Habenicht/bass
Roland Schaeffer/guitar,bass,vocals,saxophone,vibraphone

Discography

Osmose 1970