LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

When the finest young jazz musicians in the UK teamed up to form a dynamic fusion outfit, the result was If, one of the most challenging and exciting bands of the Seventies. The group was fronted by J.W.Hodkinson, a powerful singer, backed by superb musicians Dick Morrissey (tenor sax and flute) and Terry Smith (lead guitar). With a strong rhythm section the seven piece was hailed as worthy competitors to such American pace setters as Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears. ‘If’ was the band’s debut album, produced by Lew Futterman and released in 1970 in a distinctive silver sleeve.

Track Listing

• I'm Reaching Out On All Sides 5:46
• What Did I Say About The Box, Jack? 8:24
• What Can A Friend Say? 6:57
• Woman, Can You See (What This Thing Is All About)? 4:13
• Raise The Level Of Your Conscious Mind 3:18
• Dockland 4:47
• The Promised Land 3:46
• Bonus Trac s:
• Raise The Level Of Your Conscious Mind (Single Version) 3:17
• I'm Reaching Out On All Sides (Single Version) 5:44