Soft Machine
Alive And Well Recorded In Paris
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1978 UK pressing. Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris is a live double album released by Soft Machine in 1978, capturing the band at the height of their jazz-fusion era. Recorded during a series of performances in Paris in July 1977, the album features key members like Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, John Etheridge, Ric Sanders, and Percy Jones. Showcasing energetic improvisations and complex arrangements, the record includes material from their recent studio efforts alongside fresh interpretations, reflecting the band’s dynamic live sound. "Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris" stands as a testament to Soft Machine’s enduring influence on progressive rock and jazz fusion, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of 1970s live albums. Soft Machine are a pioneering progressive rock and jazz fusion band formed in the mid-1960s in Canterbury, England. Originally part of the influential "Canterbury Scene," the group evolved from psychedelic rock beginnings into intricate, jazz-influenced instrumental music. Known for their adventurous compositions, shifting lineups, and virtuosic musicianship, Soft Machine have played a crucial role in the development of experimental rock and jazz fusion in the UK and beyond.