EMBRYO
Genres: World Fusion, Jazz Related Rock, Classic Fusion, RnB • Germany

Literally the birthplace of a new type of fusion, Embryo had their roots in the very fertile Munich late-1960's scene. Formed in 1969 by percussionist Christian Burchard after leaving Amon Düül II, along with other like-minded former jazz and underground musicians, the idea of Embryo was to work collectively, intuitively, and let the music evolve on its own. The roots of Embryo can now be found on the CD called FOR EVA, which although released as by Embryo is far removed from what they would record a year or so later. This release should rightly be considered as a Mal Waldron Quintet album, showcasing the early jazz music of Christian Burchard, Dieter Serfas and Lothar Meid. The early pioneering improvised sessions of real primordial Embryo are to be found on the CD reissue of their debut OPAL (with Lothar Meid on bass) which take a jazzy twist on the improvised Ash read more...