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Colosseum

Musical Group

Colosseum are an English jazz‑rock band formed in London in 1968 and led by drummer Jon Hiseman; they blended jazz, blues and progressive rock and are best known for Valentyne Suite and acclaimed live albums.

Formed in London in 1968; founded and long led by drummer Jon (John) Hiseman. Key members across eras included Dave Greenslade (keyboards), Dick Heckstall‑Smith (saxophone), Chris Farlowe (vocals), Clem Clempson (guitar), James Litherland (guitar/vocals), Tony Reeves (bass) and Mark Clarke (bass). Dick Heckstall‑Smith died in 2004; Jon Hiseman died in 2018. The band released the influential Valentyne Suite (1969) and are noted for extended live performances.

Colosseum are an English jazz‑rock/progressive band formed in 1968. Reviews highly praise Valentyne Suite and the group's live recordings, and note strong performances across personnel changes. Overall reception in the provided reviews is strongly positive.

For:Fans of jazz‑rock, progressive rock, and expansive live recordings.

 It is not jazz, it is not rock, it is not psychedelia, it is pure progressive, it is history taking sound and form.

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 Two stars for this damn album is an insult to music, dear dictionary of my boots.

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 Hail Colosseum, loyal listeners salute you!

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