Klakto Vee Sedstein

Almost at the same time Pigbag appeared on the scene a British musical ensemble made the sound of the summer for many at my place. Blue Rondo A La Turk, named after a song by Dave Brubeck, were a musical collective whose music featured elements of salsa, pop and cool jazz. They had their time for a short period and vanished as soon as they appeared after a few members left to form Matt Bianco. Not a music I would like to listen often to but it brings back memories of this year.

Blue Rondo A La Turk - Klakto Vee Sedstein

And in addition a footage from a live performance in German TV from 1982 that shows their live presence and their ability to fascinate the audience. I was lucky enough to be part of this show with a couple of friends.

Funky Friday





Back in the early 80s a band appeared named by a song by Dave Brubeck. Blue Rondo A La Turk were one of thosse bands a lot of my friends could agree with. Mainly influenced by Latin, Jazz and Pop they had a small success with Klactoveesedsteen.I saw them once live and they were totally different to all the other acts around. Dressed in sharp suits and wearing a tie they looked so different to all the punk and new wave bands. Later this Outfit ended in that so called New Romantic thing. It was a small Club in Munich and they played a real good concert with a lot of Improvisation of their Songs. Dominant was the funky bass and guitar added with a fantastic horn section. The band didn't exist for Long time and a few members moved to Matt Bianco. What I forgot was that this song was produced by Godley & Creme - but this is a story that should be told to another time.

Have a good weekend