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The Afro Blues Quintet Plus One Free Music

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The Afro Blues Quintet Plus One Free Music

The Afro Blues Quintet Plus One

Effective period / Period of releases: 1965 - 1967

Members: Jim Keltner, William Henderson, Joe DeAguero, Jack Fulks, Moises Obligacion, Michael Davis (21), Norman Johnson (6)

American R&B-flavored soul-jazz group founded in 1963 by leader and vibes player Joe DeAguero. The six man band featured saxophonist Jack Fulks, a veteran of Chico Hamilton's band; and pianist William Henderson who also played bass, drums, flute and vibes. Henderson had previously played with Terry Gibbs' band. The original drummer was Jim Keltner who went on to become one of the most popular session drummers in pop history. On their classic 1966 self-titled album "Introducing," the lineup was Joe DeAguero on vibes; Jack Fulks on alto sax & flute; William Henderson on piano; Michael Davis on timbales & traps; Norman Johnson on bass; and Moises Obligacion on congas.