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Start Date: October 25, 2022
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San Francisco-based R&B / Funk / Rock group Sass was formed in 1974 by lead singer Fred Ross and producer, guitarist, vocalist Andy “Andro” Ernst. During the mid 70s Sass recorded three now rare demo singles released on San Francisco’s INS label. The group performed live alongside well-known artists such as Lionel Ritchie & The Commodores, Esther Philips, The Main Ingredient, Brass Construction and Tower Of Power. In 1976 Sass got signed to 20th Century Records which released remixed versions of their demo songs “I Only Wanted To Love You” and “Do It” on a 45. A full-length album was later recorded in 1977 but none of these songs ever saw the light of day...until now. The unreleased tracks featured on this present issue were the last songs recorded by the band for their major label album project that was unfortunately abandoned. Transferred directly from the only existing 2 track master tape of the sessions, these never before heard songs can now be listened to in their full glory. At long last, High Jazz Records is happy to present the complete recordings from Sass.

Trackliste

A1 Do It
A2 Life In General
A3 Boogie Lady
A4 Miss Lazy
B1 Im In Love
B2 Necessities
B3 I Only Wanted To Love You
B4 Contrafuntal Punk
C1 Birds Of A Feather
C2 Silken Sea
C3 Happy Love
C4 Laughing
D1 Life Demo Version
D2 Necessities Demo Version
D3 I Only Wanted To Love You Demo Version