Mackenzie Theory - Bon Voyage. 1974 Australia

Bon Voyage is the second and last album from Australia's Mackenzie Theory. Their main ingredients were electric viola and electric guitar, which gives off more than a whiff of classic Mahavishnu Orchestra, though more stripped down to its core. Given the live setting, Bon Voyage is definitely more "jammy" than Out of the Blue. Unfortunately 'The C Thing' is marred by a lengthy drum solo. Best track goes to the closer 'Supreme Love' that takes Coltrane's famous tune and turns it upside down into a fiery jam. Overall a very fine album especially for those who love the rougher edges of jazz fusion.

Ownership: LP: 1974 Mushroom. I've had the LP since the mid 90s. For whatever reason, Aztec chose not to reissue this title (though it was announced they would back in 2009) and it remains in that state to this day.

4/16/11 (CDRWL)