Jade 1970-71
Jade was formed in 1970 to promote the album of songs written by Marian Segal. Jade consisted of Dave Waite (guitar, banjo, bass and vocals), Rod Edwards (keyboards, bass and vocals) and Marian Segal (vocals, guitar, percussion).
Dave Waite had worked with Marian as a successful duo in the folk clubs in the UK. Rod Edwards had his own recording contract with Roger Hand, and worked as The Piccadilly Line, and later, Edward's Hand and had recorded three albums in the process.
The Jade album was recorded in March 1970, at Trident Studios, which was situated just off Wardour Street in St. Anne's Place, Soho, London. Fly On Strangewings, was released in June 1970, with much appraisal from Melody Maker and became Folk Album of the Month.
Jon Miller produced the album for DJM Records, and Robin Cable engineered. Contributing musicans were:
- John Wetton - Bass (King Crimson, Family, Asia etc.)
- James Litherland - Guitar (Mogul Thrash, Colosseum)
- Pete Sears - Bass (Fleur de Lys, The Sam Gopal Dream, Jefferson Starship)
- Michael Rosen - Guitar (Eclection, Fotheringay)
- Clem Cattini - Drums (Rumplestiltskin, The Tornadoes, The Ivy League)
- Terry Cox - Drums (Pentangle)
- Pete York - Drums (Spencer Davis Group, Hardin and York)
- Mick Waller - Drums (Rod Stewart)
- Harry Reynolds - Bass
- Phil Dennys - String arrangements
A single Alan's Song was released from the album.
The album photographs were taken on Hampstead Heath by Barrie Wentzell. Cover design by Jon Miller and Jim Goff.
The UK pressing of the album was a gatefold cover with inside photos, credits and lyrics. It was simply called Jade on the front cover, and was released by Pye in the UK. The USA pressing was on Bell Records, with a single album cover with lyrics and credits on the back, and was titled Marian Segal with Silver Jade - Fly on Strangewings