Ginger Baker's Air Force Members, Gear & Sound

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Members

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Steve Winwood

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

The Spencer Davis Group Traffic The Louisiana Gator Boys Blind Faith Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse Eric Clapton & The Powerhouse Steve Winwood & Roger Daltrey Graham Bell, Steve Winwood, Maggie Bell & Roger Daltry Maggie Bell & Steve Winwood Richard Harris, Roger Daltry & Steve Winwood Go The Latin Crossings Stomu Yamashta's Go

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Denny Laine

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist Keyboardist

Groups:

Wings The Jeff Beck Group Blind Faith The Moody Blues Rockestra A Walk Down Abbey Road It Was Fifty Years Ago Today Denny Laine and The Diplomats B.L. & G. (Burton, Laine & Gibbons) Balls

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Ginger Baker

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Cream Hawkwind BBM Masters of Reality Blind Faith Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated The Ginger Baker Band The Graham Bond Organisation

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Ric Grech

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Traffic Blind Faith

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Chris Wood

Roles:

Bassist Composer

Groups:

Traffic Medeski Martin & Wood The Wood Brothers Oysterband The Imagined Village

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Steve Gregory

Roles:

Composer

Groups:

Eric Burdon & the Animals Geraint Watkins & The Dominators The Four Seasons

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Jeanette Jacobs
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Brian Hines

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

The Moody Blues It Was Fifty Years Ago Today Denny Laine and The Diplomats B.L. & G. (Burton, Laine & Gibbons) Balls

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Harold McNair

Groups:

Cressida

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Rebop Kwaku Baah

Roles:

Drummer Composer

Groups:

Traffic Wynder K. Frog

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Graham Bond

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated The Graham Bond Organisation The Graham Bond Quartet Graham Bond Trio John Dummer Blues Band

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Phil Seamen
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About

Ginger Baker's Air Force was a groundbreaking jazz fusion and British jazz ensemble formed by legendary drummer Ginger Baker in the wake of his tenure with iconic bands such as Cream and Blind Faith. Emerging in the late 1960s, the group was a supergroup in every sense, featuring an eclectic lineup that included Steve Winwood (vocals, keyboards), Denny Laine (guitar, vocals), Graham Bond (saxophone), Chris Wood (saxophone, flute), and Phil Seamen (drums), among others. This collective was known for its ambitious blend of jazz, R&B, blues, folk, and African music, pushing the boundaries of the rock and jazz fusion genres to new heights.

How to Sound Like Ginger Baker's Air Force

Ginger Baker's Air Force crafted a dynamic and expansive sound characterized by intricate rhythms and a fusion of diverse musical influences. The group's music was both energetic and layered, combining the driving force of Baker's drumming with melodic saxophone and flute lines. The use of Fender Stratocaster by Steve Winwood added a crisp, clear tone that cut through the ensemble's rich textures, while Denny Laine's guitar work provided a bluesy and rock-infused edge. This melting pot of sounds was further enhanced by the percussive elements from African percussion, adding a unique depth and rhythmic complexity that set the band apart from its contemporaries. The ensemble's live performances were known for their spontaneity and improvisational flair, capturing the true essence of jazz fusion.

Discography

Airforce (Live)

1970

Airforce 2

1970

Do What You Like (Live)

2015

What A Day (Live)

2024

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