{"product_id":"upward-curve-the-recordings-1973-1976","title":"Upward Curve - The Recordings 1973-1976","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew 3CD clamshell box set by the acclaimed Jazz Rock band Isotope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsotope was formed in 1973 by talented guitarist Gary Boyle and originally featured Jeff Clyne on bass, Brian Miller on keyboards and Nigel Morris on drums. Clyne had previously played with Ian Carr’s Nucleus, while Gary Boyle had played with Stomu Yamashta’s East Wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsotope’s self-titled debut album was released in 1974 and continued the tradition of Jazz Rock fusion that had been pioneered by acts such as Tony Williams’ Lifetime and The Mahavishnu Orchestra. Although their debut album was critically acclaimed, Brian Miller and Jeff Clyne departed Isotope shortly after its release and were replaced by former Soft Machine bassist Hugh Hopper and keyboard player Laurence Scott. 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