Darryl Way´s Wolf-Night Music (1974)

After Curved Air disbanded, one of its leaders, violinist Darryl Way, formed a new band called Darryl Way's Wolf, which followed the same musical style as its predecessor. For its creation, Way recruited drummer Ian Mosley, singer Colin Hodkinson, guitarist John Etheridge, and bassist Dek Messecar. With this lineup, they released three albums focused on progressive rock with strong classical and jazz influences. "Night Music", released in 1974, was the band's third and final album, in which they achieved a balanced instrumental sound, as demonstrated in the frenetic "The Envoy", the more subdued "Black September", the hard rock track "Flat 2-55", and the progressive jazz number "We're Watching You". In this recording all the musicians showcase their instrumental excellence, but it is nevertheless Etheridge's fiery guitars, Mosley's powerful drumming and Way's immeasurable talent on the violin that stand out in this excellent British progressive jazz rock album.