Band Biographies

And now a little bit about Instant Flight.

http://psychedeliccentral.com/psychedelicgaragesurf/instantflight.html

http://www.elrose.co.uk/CD_Reviews/instant_flight_cds_.html

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.115414328661208.1073741837.100881863447788&type=1

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Instant+Flight

http://www.arlequins.it/pagine/articoli/corpointerviste.asp?chi=125

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Colours-Lights-Instant-Flight/dp/B0009VAEHE

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ENDLESS-JOURNEY-INSTANT-FLIGHT/dp/B001K9AJFG

https://myspace.com/instantflight

Instant Flight are a London based multi-national (Italian-Czech-Brit) band whose music has evolved from the British Psychedelic movement of the 1960's. Whilst they had previously self-released an EP in 2001 which was highly acclaimed, "Colours and Lights" (2004) was their first full length offering, and on hearing the album it is immediately apparent that the band have captured not just the sound of the 60's but its spirit as well.

The band members involved were Marco Magnani (guitars and vocals), Lucie Rejchrtova (keyboards, accordion and backing vocals), Andrew Browning (bass), James Ovens (drums), and Charles Bennett (keyboards) as well as a guest appearance from the legendary Arthur Brown on their first full album, which is something of a coup for such a relatively unknown band. Instant Flight also play as 'The Crazy World of Arthur Brown' and actually support that legendary singer, who prefers to call upon Instant Flight rather than maintain his own electric band.

The initial line up consisted of Marco Magnani (from Bologna, Italy - who had been living in London for 12 years) on guitar and voice, Lucie Rejchrtova (from Czech Republic) on keyboards and accordion, Andrew Browning on bass, and James Ovens on drums (both based in London). Before Instant Flight got together Marco had been playing solo sets in acoustic clubs in London from around 1997. The first hint of the band came in 1999 with a line up of 2 guitars, bass & drums, but in 2001 Marco met Lucie Rejchrtova in a psychedelic club called "Electric Orange" in central London, where drummer James Ovens just happened to be the DJ. Andrew Browning, on bass, joined them a bit later.

Lucia Rejchrtova is a pianist and keyboard player from Prague. Her style ranges from old blues and boogie-woogie to modern jazz, rock and funk. She is also a licenced busker for the London Underground. Lucie was playing keyboards in the underground as a busker when the legendary Arthur Brown stopped by and asked her if she had a band. A few days later she sent him a copy of the 2001 EP. He enjoyed it and asked if they would be his band for some gigs. They of course agreed, and he also accepted their invitation to sing on two songs of their own album "Colours & Lights" - lead vocals on "Kites", and the ending section of "Freeway".

Instant Flight have also shared the stage with Eric Burdon and the Animals, The Yardbirds, Country Joe and the Fish, Hawkwind, Procol Harum, Pentangle, Focus and many more. They played Glastonbury 2010.

The album was produced by Gary Ramon of Sundial. It was released on CD in 2004 (Beard of Stars BOSCD41) & also as a limited edition vinyl in 2005 (Beard of Stars BOSLP41LE, Special deluxe coloured (green) 220g heavy virgin vinyl, limited to 100 copies only, hand-numbered, including signed big size band's picture & authentication). As well as Arthur Brown's vocal contributions, there were also guest appearances by Gary Ramon - slide guitar solo on "Under The Moonlight", & John Harbourne - trombone on "Her Mystery".

A second full album was released in 2008 called ENDLESS JOURNEY (Headspin HS402CD).

Tracklist:
1. Back to the Light (3.10)
2. Endless Journey (4.18)
3. Celebrate (5.52)
4. Get Away (3.18)
5. Universe in a Verse (4.57)
6. Magic Stream (4.11)
7. The Best Part (2.33)
8. The Land is the Same (3.56)
9. Dreamland (4.03)
10. Vanishing (5.28)
11. Gentle Waves of Sound (5.23)
12. Play for a Fool (5.06)

Lineup:
Marco Magnani / voice, guitars, songwriter
Lucie Rejchrtova / keyboards, accordion, harmonica & backing vocals
James Ovens / drums
John O'Sullivan / bass
Charlie Bennett / organ