National Health

National Health is a British progressive/jazz ensemble formed in 1975 and associated with the Canterbury scene. Key members and contributors mentioned in the reviews include Dave Stewart, Alan Gowen, Phil Miller, Pip Pyle, John Greaves and guests such as Amanda Parsons and Bill Bruford. Their work is noted for long instrumental suites, complex arrangements and a blend of progressive rock and jazz.

Formed in 1975 (Dave Stewart and Alan Gowen among founders). Debut album 'National Health' was released at the beginning of 1978 (per the band's founding member's account). Alan Gowen died in 1981; the band reunited to record D.S. al Coda as a tribute. The group is repeatedly described in the reviews as part of the Canterbury scene and as blending progressive-rock suites with jazz elements.

National Health are a Canterbury-scene progressive/jazz ensemble formed in 1975. Reviews praise their instrumental suites, intricate arrangements and the central role of keyboardists Dave Stewart and Alan Gowen. Key releases discussed in the reviews include National Health, Of Queues and Cures, D.S. al Coda, Playtime and Missing Pieces. The material is described as complex, warm and richly arranged.

For:Fans of Canterbury scene, progressive rock listeners and readers of detailed album reviews