Etna-Etna (1975)

Etna was an interesting Italian band with a curious career, reflected in three albums released under different names. Formed in the early 1970s in Sicily by brothers Agostino and Antonio Marangolo (drums and keyboards respectively), guitarist Carlo Pennisi, and bassist Elio Volpini, they moved to Rome in early 1971. There, they established their base of operations and released several albums focused on progressive hard rock under the name Flea On The Honey. After several lineup changes, the band disbanded for a time until 1975, when the original members reunited and, under the name Etna, released their only self-titled album. In this new release, the band shifted towards melodic jazz-rock, creating a superb instrumental jazz-rock fusion album driven by guitar and keyboards. Echoes of iconic bands like the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report and Nucleus, seasoned with influences from the Canterbury sound, made up one of the most appreciated albums of transalpine and European jazz rock.