Burnin Red Ivanhoe

Danish progressive/jazz-rock group notable for wind-instrument-dominated arrangements and a series of albums released through the late 1960s and early 1970s. The 1970 self-titled LP is often singled out by reviewers.

Wind-instrument-dominated progressive music with notable use of harmonica, saxophone, flute and trumpet alongside guitars and keyboards; strong jazz and blues influences; the 1970 self-titled album highlighted as a standout; six albums issued by 1974 (per review).

The available review praises Burnin Red Ivanhoe's 1970 self-titled LP as a wind-instrument-dominated progressive record with strong jazz and blues influences. The reviewer calls it a "hidden little masterpiece" and highlights long instrumental pieces and a lively, varied atmosphere. Technical skill of the ensemble is repeatedly noted, while the vocals are described as competent but not exceptional.

For:Fans of late-1960s/early-1970s progressive and jazz-influenced rock