Artist: Mezzoforte
Genre: Jazz Fusion
Mezzoforte are an Icelandic jazz-funk/fusion band formed in Reykjavik in 1977 who achieved international success with their instrumental hit 'Garden Party' in 1983. Their blend of jazz improvisation with funk grooves created an accessible, danceable sound that earned them fans across Europe. The band demonstrated that Nordic countries could produce internationally successful jazz-influenced music. Mezzoforte continued recording and performing across decades, maintaining their reputation for skilled musicianship and engaging compositions. Their success helped establish Iceland as a source of innovative popular music. Mezzoforte represented jazz fusion's potential for crossover appeal without sacrificing musical integrity.
Mezzoforte vinyl records (15)
MEZZOFORTE Rockall (1983 UK sold centre 7 single coupled with an instrumental version produced by Geoff Calver ; picture sleeve. The sleeve has some shelf wear for its years but the vinyl appears little played if at all STE710)
£8.99 used
MEZZOFORTE No Limit (1987 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring E.G. Blues colour picture sleeve. The glossy sleeve has minimal wear and the vinyl appears seldom played MEZZO2) Track Listing: No Limit E.G. Blues
£7.99 used
MEZZOFORTE Playing For Time (1989 UK 9-track vinyl LP from the Icelandic instrumental jazz-funk fusion band glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve has just minor wear and the vinyl appears seldom played PL74056) Track Listing: A1 Playing For Time 5:16 A2 Expressway 4:26 A3 Magic 4:55 A4 Take A Breath 5:16 B1 Prime Time 5:32 B2 Hitchhiker 3:58 B3 High Season 4:54 B4 Quick Step 4:09 B5 In A Word 3:45
£17.00 used
MEZZOFORTE Nothing Lasts Forever (1986 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including the Dub Mix of the lead track adn Joyride glossy picture sleeve 12MEZZO1)
£9.00 used
MEZZOFORTE Surprise Surprise (1982 UK 10-track vinyl LP from the Icelandic instrumental jazz-funk fusion band including the single Garden Party. The picture sleeve has a little light shelfwear but comes accompanied by its original thin paper merchandise insert from Steinar Records while the vinyl looks barely played STELP02) Track Listing: A1
£12.00 used