Plameňáci = Flamingo & Marie Rottrová – 75
Czech Jazz Rarity: Plameňáci / Flamingo & Marie Rottrová – 75
After yesterday’s dive into Russian vinyl, today I’m bringing it closer to home—with a gem from Czechoslovakia that deserves more international ears: Plameňáci / Flamingo & Marie Rottrová – 75.
Formed in 1966 in the industrial city of Ostrava, the band Plameňáci (later known as Flamingo) fused jazz, soul, and beat with a distinctly Eastern European flair. They were led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Richard Kovalčík, a visionary who shaped their unique sound until his untimely death in 1975. This album, released the same year, is both a milestone and a tribute—marking the end of one era and the timelessness of their music.
Front and center is the legendary Marie Rottrová, a voice of gold and velvet. Her powerful yet elegant delivery elevated Flamingo's sound into something transcendent. Often called the 'Lady Soul' of Czechoslovakia, Rottrová brought authenticity to soul, funk, and jazz-influenced tracks in a time and place where Western music was both desired and censored.
The album 75 is a rare Czech jazz treasure—groovy, moody, and rich with emotion. It’s also a reminder that beyond Prague's classical legacy, the Czech Republic has produced some seriously deep and soulful jazz records that deserve a spot in any serious collection.
Vinyl heads, crate diggers, and jazz lovers—you might want to keep your eyes open for this one.
Plameňáci = Flamingo & Marie Rottrová – 75
Label: Supraphon – 1 13 1695
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress
Country: Czechoslovakia
Released: 1977
Genre: #Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: #JazzRock, #JazzFunk, Pop Rock, Funk
A1 Poslední Okamžik
A2 Lásky Žen (I'll Be Home)
A3 Pyšná Dáma
A4 Malovaná Kapela
A5 Quasimodův Sen I. (Esmeralda)
B1 Quasimodův Sen II. (Quasimodo)
B2 Čas Motýlů
B3 Dvojité Salto
B4 Tvůj Přítel Vítr
Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Congas, Backing Vocals – #MiroslavVečeřa
Backing Vocals – #PetrŠibilev
Bass Guitar – Petr Šibilev (tracks: A4)
Bass Guitar, Leader – #JiříUrbánek (tracks: A1 to A3, A5 to B4)
Bongos, Backing Vocals – #PetrNěmec
Drums [Bicí] – #RadekDominik
Guitar – #RichardKroczek
Lead Guitar [Sólová Kytara] – #JanHasník
Lead Vocals – #MarieRottrová (tracks: A2, A3, A5 to B2, B4)
Organ [Varhany], Piano, Synthesizer, Backing Vocals – #VladimírFigar
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Backing Vocals – #RudolfBřezina
Trumpet – #RadekPobořil
Trumpet, Leader – #RichardKovalčík (tracks: A4)
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Plameňáci = Flamingo & Marie Rottrová – 75
Czech Jazz Rarity: Plameňáci / Flamingo & Marie Rottrová – 75
After yesterday’s dive into Russian vinyl, today I’m bringing it closer to home—with a gem from Czechoslovakia that deserves more international ears: Plameňáci / Flamingo & Marie Rottrová – 75.
Formed in 1966 in the industrial city of Ostrava, the band Plameňáci (later known as Flamingo) fused jazz, soul, and beat with a distinctly Eastern European flair. They were led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Richard Kovalčík, a visionary who shaped their unique sound until his untimely death in 1975. This album, released the same year, is both a milestone and a tribute—marking the end of one era and the timelessness of their music.
Front and center is the legendary Marie Rottrová, a voice of gold and velvet. Her powerful yet elegant delivery elevated Flamingo's sound into something transcendent. Often called the 'Lady Soul' of Czechoslovakia, Rottrová brought authenticity to soul, funk, and jazz-influenced tracks in a time and place where Western music was both desired and censored.
The album 75 is a rare Czech jazz treasure—groovy, moody, and rich with emotion. It’s also a reminder that beyond Prague's classical legacy, the Czech Republic has produced some seriously deep and soulful jazz records that deserve a spot in any serious collection.
Vinyl heads, crate diggers, and jazz lovers—you might want to keep your eyes open for this one.
Plameňáci = Flamingo & Marie Rottrová – 75
Label: Supraphon – 1 13 1695
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress
Country: Czechoslovakia
Released: 1977
Genre: #Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: #JazzRock, #JazzFunk, Pop Rock, Funk
A1 Poslední Okamžik
A2 Lásky Žen (I'll Be Home)
A3 Pyšná Dáma
A4 Malovaná Kapela
A5 Quasimodův Sen I. (Esmeralda)
B1 Quasimodův Sen II. (Quasimodo)
B2 Čas Motýlů
B3 Dvojité Salto
B4 Tvůj Přítel Vítr
Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Congas, Backing Vocals – #MiroslavVečeřa
Backing Vocals – #PetrŠibilev
Bass Guitar – Petr Šibilev (tracks: A4)
Bass Guitar, Leader – #JiříUrbánek (tracks: A1 to A3, A5 to B4)
Bongos, Backing Vocals – #PetrNěmec
Drums [Bicí] – #RadekDominik
Guitar – #RichardKroczek
Lead Guitar [Sólová Kytara] – #JanHasník
Lead Vocals – #MarieRottrová (tracks: A2, A3, A5 to B2, B4)
Organ [Varhany], Piano, Synthesizer, Backing Vocals – #VladimírFigar
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Backing Vocals – #RudolfBřezina
Trumpet – #RadekPobořil
Trumpet, Leader – #RichardKovalčík (tracks: A4)
#SupraphonRecords #NowSpinning #VinylLove #CzechJazz #FlamingoBand #CzechoslovakJazz #OstravaSound #vinylcollection #musicrecordcurator #recordoftheday #recordcollection #vinylrecords #recordcollector #vinylgram #recordgram #instarecords #vinylculture #vinylcommunity #vinyladdict