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The Expansions Breakthrough

Albert’s Favourites

7"£6.99
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The Expansions – Breakthrough
The Expansions – Breakthrough Beats

1. Breakthrough
2. Breakthrough Beats

Albert's Favourites follow on from the success of Hector Plimmer's 'Sunshine' LP with another top release - 7" album teaser from south London jazz-funk/fusion band, The Expansions. Drawing influences from Herbie Hancock, Idris Muhammad and Grover Washington, this 7" single version of 'Breakthrough' is a unique, single-take arrangement! Big fans of this - don't sleep!

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