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1.1 I'm Reaching Out On All Sides1.2 The Promised Land1.3 I'm Reaching Out On All Sides1.4 What Did I Say About The Box, Jack?1.5 What Can A Friend Say?1.6 Your City Is Falling1.7 I Couldn't Write And Tell You1.8 Sunday Sad1.9 Tarmac T. Pirate ; The Lonesome Nymphomaniac2.1 Upstairs2.2 Sweet January2.3 Forgotten Roads2.4 Fibonacci's Number2.5 Seldom Seen Sam2.6 Far Beyond2.7 Introduction: Alan Black2.8 The Light Still Shines2.9 What Did I Say About The Box, Jack?2.10 Waterfall2.11 11.Seldom Seen Sam |
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 | | Description: | â?¢ Two hours of BBC broadcast recordings from 1970-72
â?¢ In best sound quality and available on one carefully compiled set
â?¢ Includes a complete Radio 1 Sunday Concert presented by Alan Black
â?¢ Photo-laden booklet includes in-depth notes and new interviews with band members
If was an innovative British jazz-rock outfit that flourished in the early 70s and released a slew of critically acclaimed albums. Focusing on the period 1970-72, this superb collection from the BBC archives reveals the band playing with all the excitement and freedom engendered by live performance.
Compiled by Colin Harper, after 50 years and more these historic recordings are at last available on CD. Dave Quincy and Terry Smith tell the story of the band in new interviews with Repertoireâ??s Chris Welch in the comprehensive liner notes which accompany this essential collection. A perfect complement to Repertoireâ??s existing If reissues. - Two CD set. IF...'s an innovative British jazz-rock outfit that "flourished in the early 70s and released a slew of critically acclaimed albums. Focusing on the period 1970-72, this superb collection from the BBC archives reveals the band playing with all the excitement and freedom engendered by live performance. Tenor saxophonist and "flute player Dick Morrissey, fellow sax player Dave Quincy, lead guitarist Terry Smith and vocalist JW Hodkinson can all be heard on this set which includes dynamic arrangements of 'I'm Reaching Out On All sides', 'Your City Is Falling' and 'Fibonacci's Number', together with a complete In Concert broadcast from 1972. Compiled by Colin Harper, after fifty years and more these historic recordings are at last available on CD. Dave Quincy and Terry Smith tell the story of the band in new interviews with Repertoire's Chris Welch in the comprehensive liner notes which accompany this essential collection. A perfect complement to Repertoire's existing IF reissues.Includes 24-page booklet with liner notes by Chris Welch
Comes in Brilliant 10.4 mm 2CD Jewel Case, transparent Brilliant 2CD Tray with the pivot point on the right side. In O-Card CD Slip Case.
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Track times are taken from the booklet.
Photographs courtesy of Dave Quincy."Live At The BBC" on CD by the British jazz-rock band If captures a series of powerful radio sessions that showcase the group at their most direct and spontaneous. Instead of the polished constraints of studio albums, these BBC recordings present extended improvisations, dynamic interplay between saxophones and guitar, and tight, groove-oriented rhythm work that made If a cult favourite of the early 1970s jazz-rock scene. The CD offers an atmospheric snapshot of a band bridging rock energy with jazz sophistication, ideal for listeners who appreciate intricate arrangements, virtuoso solos and a live feel that preserves the raw electricity of the moment. With clear, present sound drawn from archival broadcasts, this release is both a historical document and an engaging listening experience in its own right, appealing to fans of classic British fusion and collectors of BBC live sessions alike.
If emerged at the turn of the 1970s as one of the UK's pioneering jazz-rock outfits, blending horn-driven arrangements, thoughtful songwriting and extended instrumental passages. Although they never reached mainstream superstardom, the band earned critical recognition, toured internationally and built a loyal following among connoisseurs of progressive rock and fusion. Their early albums are often cited by genre enthusiasts as key documents of British jazz-rock, with If admired for their musicianship, adventurous compositions and the seamless integration of improvisation into accessible song structures. "Live At The BBC" underlines these strengths, presenting the group in a raw, unfiltered setting that highlights their tight ensemble work and improvisational chemistry.
The CD is released by Repertoire, a label renowned for its carefully curated reissues and archival editions of classic rock, progressive and related genres. Repertoire is known for treating catalogue titles with respect: attentive remastering, detailed research, and packaging that often includes informative liner notes, period artwork and bonus material when available. With a strong reputation among collectors and long-time fans, Repertoire's involvement typically signals that attention has been paid to sound quality and presentation. For a historical recording such as "Live At The BBC", this means a focus on delivering the best possible audio from the surviving sources and situating the music in its proper historical context, making this CD a valuable addition to any serious jazz-rock or classic rock collection. |  | | No. of tracks: |
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