Napalis ‎– Napalis (1976)

Napalis is an album by the Dutch jazz-rock combo of the same name, released in 1976 on Negram.

Tracklist:
A1. “I’ll Smile, Part 1” (4:16)
A2. “I’ll Smile, Part 2” (6:11)
A3. “Napalis” (9:47)
B1. “Instant Thing” (4:00)
B2. “Roslyn and Mea” (3:20)
B3. “Venetian Splash” (13:05)

Credits:
Baritone Saxophone – Dick Vennik
Congas – Neppie Noya
Drums – Leo de Ruiter
Electric Bass – Henny Vonk
Electric Guitar – Michael Samson
Flute – Dick Vennik
Keyboards – Rob van den Broeck
Percussion – Neppie Noya
Soprano Saxophone – Dick Vennik
Synthesizer, cover art – Rob van den Broeck
Tenor Saxophone – Dick Vennik
Twelve-String Guitar – Michael Samson

Engineer – Niek Lucas
Producer – Roy Beltman

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2 thoughts on “Napalis ‎– Napalis (1976)”

  2. While not being in any way innovative, this recording is a solid fusion effort from some of the elite Dutch musicians at the time (e.g. check Rob van den Broeck’s work with another great Dutch group “Third Eye”).
    It bears many similarities with the music created by Weather Report and Passport in mid 70s, however while showing much professionalism, it does not have the spark of those seminal groups.
    That being said, Napalis’ unique album issued in the Netherlands is very well produced and stands out as a proud gem of the jazz-rock genre. [**** out of 5]

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