Band: Jake Jones
Album: Different Roads
Release: 1971 (2022)
Genre: Progressive Rock, Folk, Country Rock
Country: US
Quality: FLAC | lossless

Jake Jones were a quintet from St. Louis Missouri, formed sometime in late ‘60’s. They had an unusual sound with the use of various instruments, like melotron, violins, cellos and flutes. In addition to melotron, Phil Jost (one of the five members of the band) also plays the more conventional  electric organ and piano. Chuck Sabatino was the lead singer, Joe Marshall on lead guitar, Mike Krenski the bass player and Jim Bilderback was the drummer.
Jake Jones performs all original music, Different Roads is a 1971 release on the Kapp label featuring a mix of progressive rock and folk rock, there are three long tracks (over 6 minutes each), where the band unfolds its virtues. There is a also a third record which never came out in the  record stores. Their last job was in 1973, opening act for the Eagles, and Dan Fogelberg, in Springfield, Illinois, soon after they split.

TracklistL
1. I'll See You Through (Joey Marshall) - 3:46
2. Of No Concern (Phil Jost) - 3:00
3. When Your Brother (Mike Krenski) - 3:17
4. Motherly Comfort (Chuck Sabatino) - 3:15
5. A Suite From The Court Jester (Chuck Sabatino) - 9:29
6. Speak To Me Lady (Phil Jost) - 6:28
7. Child Child (Plus Tag) (Mike Krenski, Chuck Sabatino, Joey Marshall, Phil Jost) - 4:06
8. It's Only Love You Know (Joey Marshall) - 4:27
9. Different Roads (Mike Krenski, Chuck Sabatino, Joey Marshall, Phil Jost) - 7:11

Personnel:
Joey Marshall - Electric, Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar
Phil Jost - Hammond Organ, Moog, Piano, Vocals, Tenor Saxophone, Accordion, Chimes, Guitar
Chuck Sabatino - Vocals, Flute
Jim Bilderback - Drums
Mike Krenski - Bass, Vocals