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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