4th Cekcion were Texas-based sextet. The band line up consisted of drummer Louie Broussard, woodwind player Richard Cantu, singer/keyboardist Greg Isaacs, bassist Mike St. Clair, lead guitarist and brass player Stewart Rojo. Released by the small Bellaire, Texas-based Solar Recording Corporation, 1970's "4th Cekcion" was produced by Fred Carroll. Credited with writing all 11 tracks, singer Isaacs seemed to be somewhat of a musical chameleon churning out material that haphazardly bounced between genres. The opener 'Changeable Woman' offered up a slice of BS&T-styled horn rock, the ballad 'Open Your Eyes' showcased some mildly psych-ish moves, 'Betsy Lee' sported blue eyed soul moves, etc. As lead singer he was also somewhat of a chameleon. His performances were all quite good, though in an anonymous advertising jingle fashion. Admittedly the set wasn't perfect with 'You Girl Blues (South of Chicago)' and 'How I Feel' sporting top-40 sheen, coupled with an annoying jazzy horn arrangements (shades of Chicago). While nothing here was particularly original or life changing, the results were never less than enjoyable with a couple of numbers including 'Betsy Lee' and 'Find Yourself Another Way' worth multiple spins. As for the horns; with the exceptions noted above they weren't particularly obtrusive. A couple of the members seem to have remained active in the Texas music scene, reappearing in groups like 5 Easy Pieces and The Funk Factory. Line-up / Musicians Greg Isaacs/vocals,keyboards Stewart Rojo/guitar Mike St. Clair/bass Louie Broussard/percussion Richard Cantu/woodwinds Gary Weldon/brass Discography 4th Cekcion 1970
1.Changeable Woman 2.Open Your Eyes 3.How I Feel 4.I Don't Have to Hide My Face Anymore 5.Betsy Lee 6.Without You Girl Blues (South of Chicago) 7.Find Yourself Another Way
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