Stig & Steen – Da Solen Kom (1972, LP, Denmark)

Tracklist:
A1 Legetøjstulipanbakken 4:39
A2 Sommer 3:44
A3 Et Mønster 3:01
A4 Endnu Engang 3:12
A5 Uafbrudt Illusioner 5:34
B1 Da Solen Kom 5:13
B2 Elfenbenstårnet 4:50
B3 Nede Ved Floden 4:29
B4 Tanker På Vej4:55

Musicians:
Drums, Percussion, Producer – Frank Olsson
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Tabla – Stig Kreutzfeldt
Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Mellotron, Accordion, Mandolin, Written-By, Arranged By, Producer – Steen Toft Andersen
Vocals, Flute, Piano, Organ, Producer – Nis Jørgensen

Da Solen Kom is a charming Danish album blending folky pop-cabaret with subtle elements of Progressive Rock.
The duo, Stig and Steen, deliver breezy tunes, often elevated by lush instrumentation from supporting musicians, including generous use of the Mellotron, organ, and flute. While the core is lightweight and melodic, the frequent symphonic detours and psychedelic touches make this a desirable and unique curio for fans of Scandinavian prog and acid folk.

Day Of Phoenix – The Neighbour's Son (1972, LP, Denmark)

Tracklist:
A1 I'm Feeling So Lonely 2:24
A2 Magic Wind 2:38
A3 Drifting 1:53
A4 Zombie 3:35
A5 Paradox 6:30
B1 It's A Long Way 3:23
B2 Turn Me On 3:25
B3 So We Meet Again 4:33
B4 Use Your Sense 3:57
B5 Our Love Has Ended 2:49

Musicians:
Drums, Percussion – Henrik Friis
Vocals – Hans Lauridsen
Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Maracas, Tambourine – Ole Prehn
Vocals, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Organ – Karsten Lyng

Coma – Financial Tycoon (1977, LP, Denmark)

Tracklist:
A1 Up From The Sump... 0:25
A2 Financial Tycoon 1 6:16
A3 Peer Grynt 3:55
A4 One Of Them Crazy Gurues In Love 3:51
A5 Fulton 6:11
B1 Financial Tycoon 2 4:28
B2 A Hard Banana 2:44
B3 Frank Fedling 5:33
B4 ...Down From The Trees 1:54
B5 Tumbling' Shadows 8:13

Musicians:
Bass – Leif (Guru) Christensen
Drums, Percussion, Piano – Klaus Thrane
Guitar – Viggo Bertelsen
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Jakob Mygind
Vocals, Guitar – Flemming Friberg

Trumpet – Skak Snitker

Vibraphone – Bent Klausen

Violin – Ernst Thomsen

Blue Sun – '73 (1992, LP, Denmark)

Tracklist:

A1 Gryets Vinger 1:35

A2 Blue Sun 11:30

A3 Tåreperseren 4:00

A4 Efterår 4:40

B1 Søn Af Solen 5:45

B2 Bladene Falder 4:45

B3 Ivalo Og Liza 6:15

B4 Solhverv 3:50

Musicians:

Bass – Poul Ehlers

Congas, Vocals – Leif Falk

Drums – Bo Jacobsen

Guitar – Niels Pontoppidan

Organ, Piano – Jan Kaspersen

Piano, Organ – Ole Nordenhof

Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Ole Kühl

BLUE SUN was a group from Copenhagen founded in 1969. They started out as a hippie band with aspirations to jazz improvisation which was showcased mostly through their live recordings which were released in the early 70's. The group disbanded and reformed several times unitl they split up in 1981, with some of the members going into a latin jazz group called NADA. Music of BLUE SUN can itself be compared to some extent to other jazz acts of Denmark at the time, like BURNIN' RED IVANHOE or RAINBOW BAND/MIDNIGHT SUN. (progarchives)

Burnin Red Ivanhoe – KS!L!07 (2022, LP, Denmark)

Tracklist:
A1 Across The Windowsill 4:39
A2 Canal Trip 3:29
A3 Ksilioy (studio) 4:21
A4 Meditation On Secret Oyster Service 4:40
A5 Medardus 4:10
B1 Rotating Irons 5:29
B2 John-Of-The-Dreams 3:32
B3 Ksilioy (Live) 12:39

Musicians:

Ole Fick / vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar

Kim Menzer / flute, harmonica, trombone, percussion

Karsten Vogel / soprano & alto saxophones, keyboards

Jess Stæhr / bass, acoustic guitar

Bo Thrige Andersen / drums & percussion

Limited To 500 Hand Numbered Copies

Atilla Engin Group Featuring Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen & Uffe Markussen – Melo Perquana (1988, LP, Turkey/Denmark)

Tracklist:

A1 Melo Perquana  7:12

A2 What Is Truth  9:05

A3 Cumbe De Cumbe  6:01

B1 Independent Fantasy  9:37

B2 Indian Affair  5:58

B3 Arap Ati  5:29

Musicians:

Bass - Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen

Saxophone [Tenor, Soprano] - Uffe Markussen
Vocals - Ane Ramløse
Vibraphone, Timbales, Tambourine, African Cimbe [Hand Drum], Percussion, Synth, Effects - Morten Grønvad
Roland Drum Machine, Vocal, Bongoes, Timbales, Synth, Santhura of India, Kalimba, African Drum [Talking Drum], Percussion, Mouth Percussion, Effects, Producer, Cover Idea - Atilla Engin

Recorded At Karma Studios, Oct. 3, 4 & 5 + Nov. 12 1987, Denmark

Coma ‎– Amoc (1980, LP, Denmark)

COMA formed in 1971 in Frederikshavn with some of the ex-members of the band Ramasjang, and some of the earliest members were Uffe Markussen, Flemming Friberg and Jakob Mygind. The stable line-up of the band was made in 1973 with the addition of Klaus Thrane, Viggo Bertelsen and Leif Christensen, with whom they made their debut Financial Tycoon in 1977. The complicated sound of this avantgarde jazz rock band is harder to describe, which is seen in their taste of musicians they apreciate: King Crimson, John Coltrane, Frank Zappa and Jimi Hendrix; and it can be heard on Financial Tycoon that they were not strangers to some eastern music as well. After their debut they released Amoc in 1980, and not limited to music, they were active in local political activities in Frederikshavn and remained active through the early 80's releasing some singles. COMA can be recommended to people who like their already mentioned role models (especially Zappa, their instrumental and lyrical inspiration) and music with some similarities to National Health, Gong and Supersister. (Progarchives)

Heavy Joker ‎– Caesar's Palace (1978, LP, Denmark)

Scarce 1978 Norwegian Mercury label 7-track LP from Weather Report influenced danish fusion-jazz quartet.

Dr. Dopo Jam ‎– Cruisin' At Midnite (1981, LP, Denmark)

"Crusin' at Midnite" is a surprisingly great album for such a late date. Some really strong guitar, flute, synth and violin soloing + electric piano drives most of the songs. Plus plenty of nice horn charts. And the goofball quotient is mercifully down, though not completely out. There's also a funky edge present (think some of the late 70's Krautrock groups like Aera or To Be maybe). ashratom