Released in 1979 on Amphonic Music, Night Bird is a brilliant example of late-’70s British library music at its most sophisticated. Keith Mansfield blends jazz-funk, disco and cinematic orchestration into a collection of beautifully arranged, deeply groovy instrumentals.
From the sleek title track to the harder funk of Making The Cut, Thunderfoot and Gladiator, the album is packed with punchy brass, lush strings, funky bass lines and outstanding musicianship.
Mansfield’s trademark orchestral touch gives the record a distinctive cinematic quality, while the rhythm section keeps everything firmly rooted in the dancefloor sounds of its era.
A classy, funky and highly collectible slice of British library music — essential for fans of jazz-funk, rare groove and sophisticated ’70s instrumentals.
Record is strong VG ++ close to EX check the actual audio on pour IG post / Sleeve is super clean (has a small transparent tape stripe, barely visible, easily removable)
