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Console This Weeks FeatureAn archival clipping from the iconic cape town band "Pacific Express" dated early 70's. The original Pacific Express group formed in the early Seventies. At the back from left are, Paul Abrahams (bass), James Macdonald, (trumpet), Jack Momple (drums) Issy Ariefdien (guitar), and Basil Coetzee. Seated in front are Georgie Carelse, Vincent February and Robbie Jansen. February played horns briefly in the group but was rhythm guitarist in The Pacifics, the group that preceded Pacific Express.

Warren Ludski • 2017