Cafe Jacques

You're forgiven if you don't remember these guys. Most people don't. The product of bad timing more than anything else, Cafe Jacques came along just as Punk/New Wave exploded in the late '70s and totally redefined the musical landscape. Too bad, because this band was talented. They played a smart, jazz-tinged pop with a touch of prog (some UK prog players of the era helped out, including Phil Collins) that went all over the musical map. After the second album, the band called it quits and began their long journey into obscurity. When asked to describe their style, the first thing that comes to mind is..... Chris Rea meets Steely Dan.