Third Eye

Third Eye was a Dutch jazz-rock band that released the 1976/77 albums Third Eye and Connexion on Ring Records. Between albums, founder Jan Huydts left for The Keyboard Circle, replaced by subsequent Free Fair keyboardist Rob van den Broeck. Members: Jan Huydts (electric piano, synthesizer, Mellotron), Alfred Haurand (bass, percussion), Leo de Ruyter (drums), Frank […]

Napalis

Napalis was a Dutch jazz-rock ensemble that released a self-titled album on EMI-subsidiary Negram in 1976. Members: Dick Vennik (Saxophone, Flute), Neppie Noya (Congas, Percussion), Leo de Ruiter (Drums), Henny Vonk (Electric Bass), Michael Samson (Guitar), Rob van den Broeck (Keyboards, Synthesizer) Background The roots of Napalis center on Henny Vonk (b. August 17, 1937; […]

The Chris Hinze Combination

The Chris Hinze Combination was a Dutch revolving-door jazz-rock ensemble led by flutist Chris Hinze through a succession of European and American personnel. The group debuted in 1970 with Stoned Flute and followed with Live at Montreux, Who Can See the Shadow of the Sun, Mission Suite, and Sister Slick, with collaborators including Charlie Mariano, […]