'Elastic Rock' is an appraisal of jazz-rock in Europe during its most vibrant period, 1968-1980. One of its principal aims is to throw light on an often neglected aspect of European jazz and rock history. Another is to promote the view that the jazz-rock produced in Europe during the period still has much to offer the modern listener and, in some instances, stands aside from the familiar American models. The major part of the coverage consists of...