Itoiz

Itoiz was a Spanish symphonic-folk band that released six studio albums and a live disc between 1978 and 1988 on Xoxoa and Elkar.

Members: Juan Carlos Pérez (vocals, guitar), José Garate [aka Foisis] (bass), José Antxon Fernández (keyboards, 1974-85), Estanis Osinalde (drums, 1974-79), Joseba Erkiaga (flute, 1974-82), German Ors (guitar, 1981-83), Jean-Marie Ecay (guitar, 1983-85), Jimmi Arrabit (drums, 1982-88)

Itoiz formed in 1974 in Mutriku, Euskadi.

Itoiz

Itoiz released their self-titled debut album in November 1978 on Xoxoa.

A1. “Phuntzionariat” (3:47)
A2. “Goizeko deihadar” (10:18)
A3. “Zati txiki bat La m’en” (1:50)
A4. “Lau teilatu” (4:05)

B1. “Hilzori” (7:08)
B2. “Hilzori – II” (4:36)
B3. “Foisis jauna” (3:11)
B4. “Astelehen urdin batean” (5:50)

-Juan Carlos Pérez – guitar, music, lyrics
-Antton Fernandez – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Hammond organ, piano, polyphonic synthesizer, ARP synthesizer
-Joseba Erkiaga – flute
-Jose Garate “Foisis” – bass
-Estanis Osinalde – percussion

Jean Phocas – recording engineer

Ezekiel

Itoiz released their second album, Ezekiel, in August 1980 on Xoxoa.

A1. “Ezekielen prophezia” (5:02)
A2. “Ezekielen esnatzea I” (6:00)
A3. “Ezekielen esnatzea II” (4:34)
A4. “Ezekielen” (2:53)

B1. “Ezekielen ikasgaia” (6:24)
B2. “Ezekielen ametsa” (1:52)
B3. “Ezekielen erantzuna” (4:13)
B4. “Ezekiel: Ia maitasun kantu bat” (5:47)

– Juan Carlos Pérez / guitar, vocals
– Antton Fernandez / keyboards
– Joseba Erkiaga / flute
– Shanti Jimenez / bass, vocals
– Mitxel Logaron / percussion

With:
– Fran Lasuen / violin, mandolin
– Carlos Jimenez / sax, piano
– Joseba Beristain / cuatro
– Itziar Egileor / lead vocals (5)

Alkolea

Itoiz released their third album, Alkolea, in May 1982 on Elkar.

A1. “Beheko plaza” (3:00)
A2. “Hire bideak” (8:28)
A3. “Ixilik egon hadi…Ixilik!” (3:59)
A4. “Errotaberri” (4:20)

B1. “Lanbrora” (3:22)
B2. “Marilyn: Sagardotegia eta jazzmana” (3:40)
B3. “Herri neurak” (5:40)
B4. “Eroa nazan” (5:00)
B5. “Hemen gaur” (0:46)

– Juan Carlos Pérez / mandolin, guitar, vocals
– German Ors / guitar
– Antton Fernandez / keyboards
– Joxe Garate / bass, vocals

With:
– Joseba Erkiaga / Galician bagpipe (8)
– Paco Chamorro / saxes
– Angel Celada / drums

Discography:

• Itoiz (1978)
• Ezekiel (1980)
• Alkolea (1982)
• Musikaz Blai (1983)
• Espaloian (1985)
• Ambulance (1987)
• Eremuko dunen atzetik dabil (live, 1988)

Sources:

• Discogs: Itoiz
• MusicBrainz: Itoiz
• RYM: Itoiz
• ProgArchives: Itoiz