Jade Warrior - Fiifh Element (1998)

I discovered JADE WARRIOR through the VERTIGO Double Vinyl Album Sampler "Suck It And See" from 1973. A track entitled MWENGA SKETCH appeared on this set, which is a lively & heavy dose of Santana-esq beats going from heavy to soft and to heavy again. The details of the track were not specified to a new album release by this UK progressive rock band, only described as COMING SOON/TO BE RELEASED by the label. Unfortunately, with poor sales and lack of interest and promotion of their previous albums, Vertigo decided to withdrew their contract with them, and the sample track, followed by material for the next two albums were shelved, never to be released, with the band immediately changing label (ISLAND) and direction. The guitarist TONY DUHIG sadly passed away in 1990, and much interest to release the bands rare recordings by the other group members had begun, only to have taken some years to have ECLIPSE released by a re-issue company (ACME) and to have the album fully remastered and with original artwork that was to be used if released in the 70s.

The Album re-release was deleted and is very rare. It was the decision by European label REPERTOIRE to again release ECLIPSE, as well as the other album recorded at the same time, entitled FIFTH ELEMENT, which was the band's final album, with a mix of Heavy and soft sounds, compared to their new softer direction on the ISLAND label.

Overall, my opinion on ECLIPSE, is an amazing experience....their debut and second album work towards the direction of soft to heavy melodic sounds, with the volume slightly turned down. By the third, and classic album, LAST AUTUMN'S DREAM, they managed to mix both the heavy/soft sound pretty well, but there is still the element of creating lengthy peaceful & dreamy tracks. On ECLIPSE, the volume has been turned up, especially on tracks SANGA, TOO MANY HEROES, HOLY ROLLER and the sample track from the Vertigo LP sampler....VERY HEAVY STUFF...! I don't think many fans of Jade Warrior have discovered this album, but are aware of it's existence, and i would seriously recommend purchasing a copy whether you're a fan of JW or Progressive Rock. Revew from amazon.co.uk

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. On the Mountain of Fruit (5:12) 

2. Discotechnique (2:43) 

3. Hey Rainy Day (4:12) 

4. We Are the One (4:27) 

5. 24 Hours Movie (5:02) 

6. Annie (4:04) 

7. Yam Jam (3:50) 

8. Have You Ever (6:00)

Total Time: 35:26

Line-up / Musicians

- Tony Duhig / guitars 

- Jon Field / percussion, flutes 

- Glyn Havard / bass, vocals 

- Allan Price / drums 

- David Duhig / guitar

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Jade Warrior - Eclipse (1998)

If you like to follow the musical evolvement of this band, you should place this album behind "Last Autumn's Dream" in their discography, as it was recorded originally after that release. I'm more fond of the material this band did before year 1974, when they moved to Island label and started to do long instrumental suites (though they are quite nice too). I had heard some of these songs from the "Reflections" compilation, which is now quite futile album as this album is posthumously completelly released.

The record opens hazily with "English Morning", which is a very good classic psych folk performance. I really appreciate like the delicate manner how these guys manage to paint feelings with their instruments, being a true album highlight. "Sanga" is then a happy instrumental number with some African drumming, fuzzy guitars and jazzy flutes. "Too Many Heroes" is a decent bluesy rock song, and "Song for A Soldier" is psychedelic some sort of anti-war song, quite interesting and different. There are some personal rhythm patterns done with bells on it, and they are contrasted with very raw rock parts. "Maenga Sketch" has more cool surrealistic sound walls on it's beginning, from where a long jam sequence emerges. This too is fun to listen, but there's bit pointless playing going on also I fear, and the jams on "Released" worked much better in my opinion. I also must admit that "Holy Roller" was not a very good track. Luckily the final long song "House of Dreams" is again very good, slow and hypnotic classic Jade Warrior performance.

There are lots of nice elements and good playing to be heard on this album, but it's not as good as the other early 1970's recordings I believe. This album is mostly for the fans of the band, but not possibly poor introduction to the sound of this group either.. Review from Progarchives.com

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. English morning 

2. Sanga 

3. Too many heroes 

4. Song for a soldier 

5. Maenga sketch 

6. Holy roller 

7. House of dreams

Line-up / Musicians

- Tony Duhig / guitars 

- Jon Field / percussion, flutes 

- Glyn Havard / bass, vocals 

- Allan Price / drums 

- David Duhig / guitar 

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Jade Warrior - Jade Warrior (1971)

Jade Warrior's self-titled debut album showcases members of the psychedelic July inspired by the mystique of the orient. Despite a few minor flaws of new band finding its niche, its members produced a unique album in the height of early progressive rock acts.

The blend of flute, acoustic guitars, an array of percussion instruments and a distorted guitar present themselves in almost every track along with Glyn Havard's Ian Anderson-like vocals. However, the instrumentation provided by Tony Duhig and Jon Field is most prominent, emphasizing both the soothing and spontaneous qualities of nature. For some the disruptive distorted guitars may seem detrimental to the compositions but their presence is appropriate.

The instrumental highlight of the album is the solo percussion sequences. Each one creates wonderful atmospheres, similar to those performed by the contemporary percussionist Yas-Kaz (albeit fifteen years earlier). The mellow flute, reminiscent of Quintessence's Raja Ram, intertwines well with the percussion and acoustic guitars.

There are a few weaker songs which do disrupt the flow of the album. "Telephone Girl" employs weak lyrics and usually merits a skip although the instrumentation is not particularly weak. "Petunia" and "Prenormal Day at Brighton" have overpowering bass drum blasts which make both songs a difficult listen. Otherwise, every other track is well-constructed, especially the extremely catchy "Psychiatric Sergeant."

Overall, this album may not appeal as it ranges from proto-new age compositions to loud electric guitar work. But for those interested in the development of new age music or oriental influence in western music, this album is a necessary addition. 4.5 out of 5. JADE WARRIOR Jade Warrior music review by sidar

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Traveller (2:40)
2. Prenormal Day At Brighton (2:45)
3. Masai Morning (6:44)
4. Windweaver (3:43)
5. Dragonfly Day (7:45)
6. Petunia (4:46)
7. Telephone Girl (4:54)
8. Psychiatric Sergeant (3:08)
9. Slow Ride (2:36)
10. Sundial Song (5:08)

Total Time: 44:09

Line-up / Musicians - Tony Duhig / guitars
- Jon Field / percussion, flutes
- Glyn Havard / bass, vocals

Jade Warrior 'Telephone Girl'

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Jade Warrior - Last Autumns Dream (1972)

Final album for Vertigo, and the best one, in my book. I never really thought the early JADE WARRIOR for Vertigo as a prog rock band. More like a varied rock band that included hard rock, jazz, folk, and ethnic influences. There are actually quite a few straightforward songs that I don't really feel comfortable call prog. There are some more adventurous numbers as well. I don't really call myself a big JADE WARRIOR fan, and I don't feel the need to have every album they did, but this is actually a quite decent album. JADE WARRIOR Last Autumn's Dream music reviews and MP3 ( Review from progarchives.com)

The third work released in 1972 "Last Autumn's Dream". Work impressive strange jacket. The sound is near the first work exotic. Acoustic music is a peculiar, clean feeling, and overflows in an exactly spiritual mood. It is a good album of which atmosphere consists well very much.Four stars. Excellent addition to any prog music collection. JADE WARRIOR Last Autumn's Dream music review by braindamage ( Review from progarchives.com)

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. A Winter's tale (5:11)
2. Snake (3:02)
3. Dark river (6:33)
4. Joanne (2:53)
5. Obediance (3:19)
6. Morning hymn (3:36)
7. May queen (5:22)
8. The demon trucker (2:34)
9. Lady of the lake (3:17)
10. Borne on to the solar wind (3:02)

Total Time: 37:51

Line-up / Musicians - Tony Duhig / electric guitar
- Jon Field / alto & concert flutes, congas, percussion
- Glyn Havard / vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
- Allan Price / drums
- David Duhig / lead guitar (

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Jade Warrior - Kites ( 1976 )

The asian/ oriental elements are more present on 'Kites' and on the whole is more like there 'previous 'Floating World' album with it's subtle and sometimes more intense instrumental ambient fusion . 

The 'King Crimson' influence is very apparent.

The second side of 'Kites' is one long suite and is one of this recordings highlights.

Another excellent album!

Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Songs of the forest (3:30) 

2. Wind song (3:25) 

3. The Emperor kite (2:21) 

4. Wind borne (7:32) 

5. Kite song (2:20) 

6. Land of the warrior (3:29) 

7. Quietly by the river bank (4:35) 

8. Arrival of the Emporer: "What does the venerable sir do?" (2:27) 

9. Teh Ch'eng: "Do you understand this?" (1:08) 

10. Arrival of Chia Shan: discourse and liberation (0:53) 

11. Towards the mountains (2:04) 

12. The last question (2:37) 

Line-up / Musicians

- Tony Duhig / guitars, percussion 

- Jon Field / percussion, flutes 

WITH: 

- Roger Bryson / piano (3-7) 

- Fred Frith / violins (9)

- Pete Gibson / brass (1-4) 

- Coldridge Goode / bass (4)

- Debbie Hall / violin (2-3) 

- Graham Morgan / drums (3-7)

- Joe O'Donnell / violins (10) 

- Clodagh Simmons / girl's choir (1-2) 

- Jeff Westley / electric piano (4) 

- Willie / snare & bass drums (1) 

The String Quartet (3-7)

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Jade Warrior - Way of The Sun (1978)

There last album for the Island label and certainly ranking as one of the best.

The south american influence on this album is very strong and there are some splendid instrumental passages akin to some early Santana.

'Death Of Ra' is particularly outstanding.

A classic!!

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Sun Ra
2. Sun child
3. Moontears
4. Heaven stone
5. Way of the sun
6. River song
7. Carnival
8. Dance of the sun
9. Death of RaLine-up / Musicians

- Tony Duhig / guitars, percussion
- Jon Field / percussion, flutes
WITH:
- Dick Cuthell / flugel horn (1)
- John Dentith / drums (1-7)
- Skalia Kanga / harp (2)
- Graham Morgan / drums (8)
- Bill Smith / bass (7)
- Godfrey, Kuma and Alan / drums & bass congas (5)
- Gowan Turnbull / sax (7)

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Jade Warrior - Sun Ra & Sun Child

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Jade Warrior - Floating World (1974)

The first album by Jade Warrior which was to set a new phase of more ambient, minimal /oriental/ psychedelic/ spacerock.

 With just a duo of Duhig & Field and numerous guests 'Floating World' is very high on atmospherics with touches of jazz and oriental spice carefully woven into a beatifull peacefull and relaxing affair, which at times is punctuated by more dynamic flourishes. Excellent!!

Songs / Tracks Listing 1. Clouds (2:52) 

2. Mountain of fruit and flowers (3:16) 

3. Waterfall (5:38) 

4. Red lotus (4:31) 

5. Clouds (1:25) 

6. Rain flower (2:44) 

7. Easty (5:23) 

8. Monkey chant (2:24) 

9. Memories of a distant sea (5:07) 

10. Quba (2:44)

Line-up / Musicians

Tony Duhig / acoustic & electric guitars, bass, 

piano, organ, glockenspiel, vibes 

John Field / Gælic harp, gong, vibes, alto, glockenspiel, concert & Japanese flutes, conga drums, bell tree, African talking drum, cello, piano, organ, acoustic guitar 

Chris Carran: drums (1-2) 

Graham Deacon / drums (4) 

David Duhig / electric guitar (8)

Coldridge Good / string bass (2)

 Skaila Kanga / harp (9) 

Martha Mdenge / spoken words (10) 

The Orpington Junior Girls Choir (1-5)

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Jade Warrior - Waves ( 1975 )

The influences of King Crimson are well in evidence on this, Jade Warriors second album.

Mostly meditative with just two side long pieces which are totally captivating with excellent jazzy passages of piano ( Steve Winwood), flute and guitar breaking gradually into the fragile floating atmospherics. A very masterfull and tastefull album for sure from this very unique band!


Songs / Tracks Listing
 1. Waves part I
2. Waves part II

Line-up / Musicians

- Tony Duhig / guitars, percussion
- Jon Field / percussion, flutes
WITH:
- Dave Duhig / electric guitar solo
- Graham Morgan / drums
- Suzy / vocals (Whale theme)
- Maggie Thomas / alto recorder
- Steve Winwood / Moog and piano solos

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Jade Warrior - Released (1972)

Probably "Jade Warriors" finest album. The balance of there more dramatic rock oriented excursions and ethereally mystical melodic interludes are beautifully realised here. The epic "Barazinbar" and "Water Curtain Cave" are definitely among the highlights with wonderous jazzy and tribal elements.

Overall an excellent album with just one low point being "We Have reason to Believe" which would have been better left out really.

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Line-up / Musicians

- Tony Duhig / guitar
- Jon Field / flute, congas, percussion
- Glyn Havard / vocals, bass
- Dave Conners / alto & tenor saxes, flute
- Allan Price / drums

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Three horned Dragon King (6:09)
2. Eyes on you (3:05)
3. Bride of Summer (3:19)
4. Water curtain cave (6:28)
5. Minnamoto's dream (5:30)
6. We have reason to believe (3:50)
7. Barazinbar (15:00)
8. Yellow eyes (2:51)
9. Minnamoto's Dream (???)

Jade Warrior - Barazinbar part 2

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