SKU
LE1050
The Laser’s Edge is pleased to release, for the first time on CD, the first studio album by the legendary Danish progressive jazz-rock band Secret Oyster. “Secret Oyster” was originally released in 1973 on CBS Records in Denmark. The album was also released in various territories with the title “Furtive Pearl”. At the time the band was hailed as a supergroup of sorts. The individual members came from popular bands such as Burnin’ Red Ivanhoe, Coronarias Dans, and Hurdy Gurdy. This was a true fusion album – a marriage of rock and jazz. While later albums veered featured more of a jazz element, this first album featured wild psychedelic guitar leads from Claus Bohling. His frenetic solos were juxtaposed against the stunning sax work of Karsten Vogel and electric piano of virtuoso keyboardist Kenneth Knudsen. The album was recorded on a surprisingly low budget – direct to two track in fact. There is a raw energy that pervades the album that reminds of their contemporaries such as Mahavishnu Orchestra and Return To Forever.
On June 22, 2007, after 30 years apart, a reformed Secret Oyster took to the stage of Nearfest 2007 in Bethlehem, PA. The response to the band’s performance was immediate and thunderous. For the band and their American fans it was a dream come true – Secret Oyster had finally performed in America. With renewed interest in the band, it is quite likely that we have not heard the last from these exceptional musicians.
With the co-operation of the band, Secret Oyster features 2 non-album bonus tracks and new liner notes from Karsten Vogel.
- Style:Jazz Rock
- Record Label:The Laser's Edge