Canterbury recommendation needed

I have Conspiracy Theories too and it is indeed an excellent recommendation.

If you want something very Canterbury but by a Japanese band, try Ain Soph.

They're very much influenced by Hatfield and the North.  However, they're not especially innovative but just fun to listen to.

I should also mention that I've just placed an order for PHIL MILLER'S IN CAHOOTS, the album from 2006 'Conspiracy Theories'. I was tempted after hearing nice samples and some good reviews here on PA. [ who can forget his work with HATFIELD AND THE NORTH and NATIONAL HEALTH ] .

There's Phil on guitars, another great evergreen Peter Lemer on keys , Fred Baker on basses [ now for bass enthusiasts, he sounds very handy] and Mark Fletcher on drums who is also critically acclaimed or so it seems . Then there's a horn section featuring the one and only 'Bloomdido' Didier Malherbe as well as Annie Whitehead and ors. with contributions on some tunes from the said Dave Stewart, Barbara Gaskin, Doug Boyle and Richard Sinclair.

Ckeck out the Phil Miller entries under the alphabetical index here on PA and you will get an idea of just how active and influential he has been in Canterbury over the years . Despite the many sad losses among it's distinguished members in more recent years [ the likes of Steve Miller - his brother and ex Caravan member , Elton Dean and Pip Pyle by way of example ] , with luck and a fair wind, cheers to all still involved and long may it continue.

The inclusion of JAKKO JAKSZYK to PA should be roundly supported . Please do your darndest Raff . It is certainly about time.

'The Bruised Romantic Glee Club' is a gem of both modern and somewhat nostalgic prog in the Canterbury mould by a refreshingly honest, deep thinking and wonderfully talented writer, player and singer. His CV is very impressive and his earlier collaborative and solo works make his inclusion here essential imo.

At the time of the release of this album, Dick was doing his best to get the album and Jakko much deserved exposure including in an interview with JAKKO. I and others were doing our little bit via these forums to push the barrow as well.

It's remarkable that this fine album has not been more widely recognised and that it is still suffering from lack of exposure despite a higher profile achieved through Jakko's more recent involvement as guitarist with THE TANGENT on the highly rating ' Not as Good as the Book'. Clearly his musical cohort recognise his talents!

I particularly like his work with 21st CENTURY SCHIZOID BAND alongside the likes of Mel Collins, Ian MacDonald , Michael and Peter Giles and later the late and great Ian Wallace, where he handles the guitar playing and vocals, in particular, on many of the earlier KC standards with aplomb . [ Significant shoes to fill by one musician alone amongst these players of almost legendary status ] !

The album DIZRHYTHMIA where he features with Gavin Harrison and Danny Thompson with clear Indian influences from Pandit Dinesh and other contributors also sounds interesting - one for the future for me as I do not have it yet.

[ His Discography is easily accessible through Burning Shed for those interested].

Having been so lucky as to find the album at a very good price, I fully endorse Dick Heath's recommendation of Jakko Jakszyk's The Bruised Romantic Glee Club. It is a double CD, whose first disc contains original compositions by the artist himself (who is now a member of The Tangent), while the second features excellent covers of some Canterbury classics (as well as of KC's "Pictures of a City"). Unfortunately, Jakko hasn't still been added to the site, but in the past I volunteered to do the addition, and might do so in the next few days, if the JRF team give me the green light.

Also misclassified as Zeuhl and sounds Canterbury to my ears, try Kultivator Barndomens Stigar.  None of this is particularly new, but as Dick pointed out a lot of the new material is being propagated by familiar faces.

Hey, Agemo, have you had an opportunity to follow up on the JAKKO JAKSZYK recommendation yet. You might find his website helpful - www.jakko.com

It's seems Canterbury needs some fresh blood. I do know (and like) Akineton Retard, not entirely Canterbury, but very good. And of course I know Supersister  , everyone should !!!

Can't help you there. I think all new bands with something similar to a Canterbury sound would be placed in either jazz-rock/fusion or R.I.O/Avant. Maybe Ensemble Nimbus and Akineton Retard could work for you.

Do you know all the 70's Canterbury bands not from Canterbury? You must know Supersister, but how about Picchio dal Pozzo, Cos, Moving Gelatine Plates and Travelling? They all make warm, complex jazzrock with a sense of humour. On par with the best from UK, imo.