Eric Ghost
Secret Sauce | Jazz Room Records (JAZZR 020)

Prepare to uncover a musical enigma with Eric Ghost's 'Secret Sauce.' This elusive artist, a contemporary and close friend of 1960s funky jazzman Jeremy Steig, left behind coveted private press albums that have become rare gems for vinyl collectors. Recorded in 1975, this psychedelic jazz masterpiece features the studio debut of bassist Lincoln Goines, known for his work with Dave Valentin, and Jim McGilveray, who later collaborated with Paul Horn and The Cult. If you're a fan of The Blues Project's "Flute Thing," Paul Horn's esoteric offerings, or Jeremy Steig's work, this album is a must-have. The music is both funky and spiritual, taking you on an intense sonic journey from the opening notes of "Orangeland" to the Eastern-influenced "Bizarre Bazaar." Eric Ghost's life was intertwined with the counterculture, from his time in 1960s Morocco to his role as a pioneer in LSD distribution. This reissue presents the album with its original artwork and correct track order for the first time.