One-shot self titled album by British progressive jazz-rock band Ben. The album is divided in two parts: while the long track on first side offers a rather conventional Canterbury jazz rock , the sound on second side explores more distant horizons, like the almost free aura of the schizophrenic "Gismo". Well played jazz rock and fusion album, with progressive elements.
Gerry Reid - electric guitar, acoustic guitar. Alex Macleery - electric piano, harpsichord, Moog. Peter Davey - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute, clarinet. Len Surtees - bass. David Sheen - drums, congas, percussion, vocals.
The influence: The wooing of the child/The innocence of the child/The interest of youth/The Involvement of the man/The realization/The wooing of the man/The conclusion. Gibbon. Christmas execution. Gismo.
