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Crossfire (band)

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Crossfire was an Australian jazz fusion band formed by guitarist Jim Kelly, keyboard player Michael Kenny, and percussionist Ian Bloxsom in 1974, in Sydney. Musicians who have played in the band as members include Tony Buchanan (sax and flute), Don Reid (sax and flute), Phil Scorgie (bass), Greg Lyon (bass), Doug Gallacher (drums), Mark Riley (drums) and Steve Hopes (drums/percussion). Crossfire were of a high enough standard of musicianship to gather worldwide recognition, the band served a long apprenticeship in jazz venues, often as the backing band for other artists, with the various members still concentrating on session work. Early on the band showed a lot of blues influence in their playing probably due to members having played in R&B and soul bands previously. By the late 70s the band was touring widely overseas, spending time in Asia, Europe and America, having played such prestigious gigs as the Newport Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott's in London and The Montreaux Jazz Festival in 1982 (see pictured right). They recorded seven albums while together, including a live album with U.S. vocalist Michael Franks and produced Australia's first direct-to-disc LP in 1978. Crossfire also performed on collaborative tours with Lee Ritenour, Don Grusin, and Randy Brecker.

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Band members

 * Jim Kelly (guitar)
 * Michael Kenny (keyboards)
 * Ian Bloxsom (percussion)
 * Tony Buchanan (sax / flute)
 * Don Reid (sax / flute)
 * Phil Scorgie (electric bass)
 * Greg Lyon (bass)
 * Doug Gallacher (drums)
 * Steve Hopes (drums)
 * Mark Riley (drums?)
 * John Proud (drums)

Discography

 * Crossfire (1975 - EMI - Harvest label) []
 * Direct To Disc (1978 21989 Trafalgar Records - on CD as WEA 256918)
 * Michael Franks With Crossfire Live (1980 - WEA 600084 - Recorded 25 - 29th Sept 1980)
 * East Of Where (1980 - WEA 600072)
 * Hysterical Rochords (1982 - WEA 600112)
 * Live At Montreux (1983 - WEA 250115)
 * Hystorical Records (best of - 2007 - ORiGiN ) []