Leigh Stephens - And A Cast Of Thousands 1971 (Akarma Records)

Cast of Thousands is the second solo album release from Blue Cheer frontman Leigh Stephens. Originally recorded and released in the U.K. in 1971 on the Charisma label, this album is dramatically different from his debut, Red Weather. Cast of Thousands journeys into more of a jazz, AOR style on most of its tracks. The overabundance of horns and female backup vocals makes it rather annoying at times, but Stephens' superb guitar work does manage to shine through in places. This CD has been re-released in a slightly oversize cardboard gatefold sleeve which reproduces the original albums' graphics. For hardcore Stephens fans or Blue Cheer completists only. allmusic.com

01.The World Famous Soul Transplant 03:30

02.Medicine Man 03:46

03.Simple Song 04:48

04.Handful Of Friends 01:49

05.Oh Lord 05:32

06.Jumping Jack Flash 04:47

07.Sweet Love Of Mine 02:42

08.Chunk Of Funk 05:24

Band :

Leigh Stephens - acoustic, lead and slide guitar, organ, vocals

Pete Sears - bass

Kim Gardner - bass

Glenn Cornick - bass

Bob Andrews - piano

Tony Ashton - piano

Jeff Peach - sax

Mick Waller - drums

Trevor - acoustic guitars

Roy Dyke - drums

Kevin Westlake - drums

Paul - acoustic guitars

Dick Morrissey - tenor, alto sax

Dave Quincey - tenor, alto sax

Lyle Caswell - trumpet

Noel Norris - trumpet

Dave Jackson - sax 

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