Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - Live (1978)

Mahogany Rush is a Canadian rock band led by guitarist Frank Marino. The band had its peak of popularity in the 1970s, playing such venues as California Jam II together with bands such as Aerosmith, Ted Nugent and Heart.
The band is perhaps best known for Marino's soaring lead guitar which bears a strong resemblance to the playing of Jimi Hendrix. Long term members of the band have included bassist Paul Harwood and drummer Jimmy Ayoub, and Frank's brother Vince on guitar; Frank Marino is the sole continuous member of the band. In the late 70's and onward, the group toured as Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush and at times is referred to simply as Frank Marino at certain shows, and on a couple of albums.
The original Mahogany Rush songs are unfamiliar to me and were a real treat to get into. They are also not afraid to do some covers including Johnny B. Goode and Purple Haze. I remember that rumor about Marino where he took an overdose of acid and dreamed about Hendrix and when he came out of it, he played just like him. Besides the fact that the rumor is probably untrue, I don't see that at all. He plays like Frank Marino playing Jimi Hendrix. He's unique and not a clone! Besides, he plays a Gibson SG where Hendrix used a Fender Strat, so the sound is totally different.
This album has all that I miss about 70's music. Some would call it "self-indulgent" jamming, but that's the whole point! When I go to a concert, I want to see the guitar player do his thing. If you want to get the essence of what 70's rock was about, this is a good starting point.

Track listing

01. "Introduction"   (F. Marino)  -  1:22 
02. "The Answer"   (F. Marino)  - 4:53 
03. "Dragonfly"   (F. Marino)  - 5:11 
04. "I'm A King Bee"   (J. Moore)  - 8:44 
05. "(Excerpt "From Back Door Man"´)    W. Dixon  - 2:56
06. "A New Rock & Roll"    (F. Marino)  - 4:19 
07. "Johnny B. Goode"   (C. Berry)  - 5:17 
08. "Talkin' 'Bout A Feelin'"   (F. Marino)  - 3:57
09. "(Excerpt From "Who Do Ya Love")   (E. McDaniel)  - 1:32
10. "Electric Reflections Of War"   (F. Marino)  - 3:04
11. "The World Anthem"   (F. Marino)  - 3:38
12. "Purple Haze"   (J. Hendrix)  - 4:02 

Credits
Bass Guitar – Paul deL. Harwood
Drums, Percussion – Jim Ayoub "jimbo"
Guitar, Vocals – Frank Marino
Mastered By – George Marino, J. Messina
Mixed By – Billy "The Cutter" Szawlowski, Gordon Gibson
Artwork, Design [Album] – Bob Lemm
Engineer – Billy "The Cutter" Szawlowski, Tom Arrison
Engineer [Assistant] – Perry Cheatham, Tom Betts 
Producer, Arranged By – Frank Marino

Companies etc
Manufactured By – Columbia Records
Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
Mixed At – Tempo Studios

Notes
Recorded live in the Southern United States; late 1977
Genre:  Blues Rock
Length:  45:43
Label:  CBS Records

© 1978