“Sweet And Salty Stuff” taken from the LP ‘Alzo’ | (Bell 6079) August 1972
Alzo | Sweet And Salty Stuff | (Bell) 1972 | Reissue of Alzo‘s 1971 debut album (original release on Ampex Records) on his new label should finally provide him with the commercial success he deserves.
A few potential hit singles here, and many songs destined for cover versions. Nice, soft vocals and excellent guitar work. (Record World, 08/72)
About Alzo:
Alzo Fronte was an early 1970s singer-songwriter from New York whose mellow brand of folk rock was tinted with unexpected brown-eyed soul and Latin influences.
His full performing name was Alzo Fronte, and he has been credited with the birth name Alfred Affrunti. His first recordings were made in 1968 with partner Udine, initially under the name Keepers of the Light with Jeff Barry producing.
Alzo & Udine
Changing their name to Alzo & Udine, the duo issued several singles on Mercury over 1968-1969, and cut an album titled ‘C’mon and Join Us!’, also in 1969.
While possessed of a strong hippie-folk flavour, the record also featured plentiful Latin percussion and, given its soft sound, surprisingly soulful vocals from its creators.
Alzo subsequently went solo and recorded a self-titled album, which was released by Ampex in 1971 and again by Bell in 1972.
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