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Northwind first formed as far back as 1968. Jan Stepka(keyboards) and Roland Ernest(guitars,keyboards,
vocals) along with drummer Steve White were influenced by the likes of Procul Harum, The Doors, ELP and 
King Crimson. These influences give an organic sound to their music with heavy laden guitar riffs, organ and 
keyboards dominating proceedings. 1970 saw the birth of rock opera Looking Back and in 1972 the band 
recorded an untitled demo. Tom Iacaboni replaced White on drums and in 1974, the band unofficially released
a demo album which for the sake of discography purposes was called The Woods of Zandor. In 1978 they 
competed the project Distant Shores but only one song - Just Yesterday - ever officially saw the light of day 
on local radio stations. The band underwent several more line up changes up to 1978 when they disbanded, 
failing to land a recording contract. Their sound is worth seeking out and can be sampled on their website.

1972 Last Day At Lokun
01. Waited Long Enough 6:00
02. Green Hills of Earth 6:42
03. Autumn's Song 7:43
04. DASC 4:43
05. Remember the Rain 6:17
06. Last Day at Lokun 10:07
Roland Ernest - Vocals, guitars, Steve White - Drums, percussion, Jan Stepka - Keyboards, back vocals

1974 The Woods Of Zandor
01. Live 3:38
02. Nightmares 3:43
03. Zandor 6:54
04. Some Other Way 3:25
05. Aftermath 8:50
Roland Ernest - Vocals, guitars, bass, Jan Stepka - Keyboards, Tom Iacaboni - Drums, Percussion

1978 Distant Shores
01. The Sentient Man 07:45
02. Stepping Softly 03:21
03. When Dreams Are Lost 06:48
04. Pretty Face ( Your'e Just Another) 03:52
05. Silly Little Will 06:40
06. Jamaica 03:12
07. Where To Now? 09:36
08. Just Yesterday 03:15
09. As It Stands 05:26
10.Distant Shores 08:49
Roland Ernest - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Jan Stepka - Keyboards, Rob Foster - Winds
Howard Wells, Tim Cahill - Drums, Percussion 7 Vibes