Barcelona was arguably Spain's most important city for instrumental jazz-rock, represented by leading exponents such as Jarka, Orquestra Mirasol, Companyia Eléctrica Dharma, Musica Urbana and Secta Sonica. The first album by the latter group, Fred Pedralbes (1976) features superb interplay between two capable lead guitar players. Their style is far from being strictly jazz, incorporating blues, heavy and even funky styles. Wah-wah and echo effects are used with good taste, never going over the top. Blend of classic jazz-rock with Mediterranian elements and Catalan folk, this first album is still quite a bit progressive- sounding, even symphonic at times, with some good use of electric guitars. Line-up / Musicians Xavier Aparicio/bass Jordi Bonell/guitar Rafael Zaragoza/guitar Victor Cortina/guitar Toni Arasil/drums Dave Pybus/Piano Discography(Album) Fred Pedralbes 1976
1.Violentos Los Correas 2.I Left My Heart In El Aaiun 3.Renato Sabrosone 4.Wad-Ras 5.La Palmeria 6.Acoyte 7.Puré De Rissos 8.La Terra És Plana 9.Aquàries
