Jade Warrior

Kites Jade Warrior

Digitally remastered reissue of the 1976 album, the first CD appearance of this album in it's own right, featuring extensive liner notes, slipcase packaging and restored artwork. The duo of guitarist Tony Duhig and virtuoso flautist and woodwind player Jon Field were signed to Island records in 1974, following the recent break up of the four piece Jade Warrior (who recorded three albums for Vertigo Records between 1970-73). Island founder Chris Blackwell signed the duo upon the recommendation of Steve Winwood, declaring Jade Warrior to be "an ornament to my label". Blackwell gave Duhig and Field access to unlimited studio time to create four albums that were later hailed as instrumental masterpieces, all of which fused ethnic African and Far Eastern influences with superbly innovative rock guitar. 12 tracks including 'Windsong' and 'Songs Of The Forest'. Features Fred Frith on violin. Eclectic. 2006.