While never as acclaimed as many contemporaries, Jade Warrior were at the vanguard of early 70s British progressive music. Steeped in the folk and psychedelic blues of the late 60s, they were also enthusiastic exponents of Latin American, African and Indian rhythmic elements – rare for European progressive rock artists of the time.
Initially a trio of guitarist Tony Duhig, flautist/percussionist Jon Field and bassist/vocalist Glyn Havard, Borne On The Solar Wind collects the three albums they made for the Vertigo label. Their 1971 eponymous debut captures the eclectic mix of styles, which characterised their early output.
