Ashton Gardener & Dyke - Live In Montreux 1970 (2011)

The band formed in 1968; Tony and Dyke had already participated in various projects together (The Remo Four, George Harrison). They didn't achieve any recognition until the release of their second single, "Resurrection Shuffle," which charted for fourteen weeks. The group released three LPs: "Ashton, Gardner and Dyke" (1969), "The Worst of Ashton, Gardner and Dyke," and "What A Bloody Long Day It's Been." They also performed on the soundtrack for "The Last Rebel" with Jon Lord.

The recording features Ashton, Gardner & Dyke's performance in Montreux in 1970. The setlist begins with the instrumental "Billy And His Paino," which fully reflects the group's sound: a Hammond organ with jazz and blues overtones. Songs with typically jazzy rhythms include "Young Man's Blues" and "Skate." Other more melodic "Procol Harum"-style songs are found in "The Falling Song" and "New York Mining Disaster 1941," with a final solo by Ashton a la Keith Emerson. Continuing with sounds reminiscent of "The Nice," the introduction of "Sorcery" begins, giving way to Roy Dyke's drum solo. There's also a rather pounding blues number, "No Money Down." They conclude with their hit "The Resurrection Shuffle."