Pop Workshop were an all-star fusion band that included Janne Schaffer, Mads Vinding, Tony Williams, and Polish luminaries associated with a one Michal Urbaniak (and where two of these compositions will end up on his Fusion III album a year later). Strong overtones of Mahavishnu Orchestra era fusion and Herbie Hancock's Headhunters funk - with some Coltrane-ish sax. A nice mix of fusion/jazz/funk and not too far removed from another Swedish based international jazz rock ensemble: Ablution (minus the Santana influence perhaps). For those that like the early 70s jazz fusion sound, this album will most certainly be well received.
Ownership: LP: 1974 Midnight Sun. Single sleeve. Recent online acquisition. Like their debut, this album was pressed for the domestic market and for "export". Honestly I think the only difference is the label name is in English. No legit reissues exist. Need to add our copy to Discogs as the photos there are no bueno.
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