Crossfire - Hystorical Records (2007)

01.Parade
02.Ear Wig O Again
03.Away in D Major
04.Malice in Wonderland
05.Youth in Asia, A
06.Hysterical Records
07.No Hands Jive
08.Rumourmongrels
09.Bob's Ya Uncle
10.It Coitainly Was
11.Let It Slide Down Easy.

James Kelly (guitar)

Tony Buchanan (flute, saxophone)

Michael Kenny (keyboards)

Steve Hopes (drums, percussion)

Ian Bloxsom (percussion).

During the 70's and 80's crossfire were the pre eminent Australian jazz rock fusion band. They toured australia, they toured the world. They released seven fine original albums and now origin releases a collection of their best instrumental pieces on this 'hystorical records' collection.

Crossfire - Direct To Disc (1990)

1.It Coitanly Was 5:03
2.On the Wings Of Albatrocity 4:37
3.Fahannokookin’ 6:03
4.Oddball 6:44
5.Satie-ated 8:15.

Mick Kenny-Wurlitzer piano,fluegelhorn
Doug Gallagher-drums
Ian Bloxsom-percussion
Don Reid-saxophones,flute
Greg Lyon-bass
Jim Kelly-guitars.

This jazz rock group was formed in 1974 and based in Sydney, Australia. The band comprised Jim Kelly (guitar), Greg Lyon (bass), Ian Bloxsom (percussion), Michael Kenny (piano), Steve Hopes (drums) and Tony Buchanan (saxophone). 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 and Ronnie Scott's in London, as well as recording modest-selling albums at home. The band backed many jazz soloists on their visits to Australia, including Michael Franks, which resulted in the release of a live album. Lead guitarist Jim Kelly went on to release several CDs as a leader and record with D'Volv, in addition to working as Head of Guitar Studies at Southern Cross University in Lismore.