Traffic
Welcome To The Canteen
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1988 DMM Reissue Still In Shrink. A Misguided Stevie Winwood Record Turned Into A Traffic Album. In "Welcome to the Canteen," Traffic offers a live album experience that captures the band at a transformative moment. Released in 1971, the record features performances from a concert at Fairfield Halls in Croydon, England. The lineup at this point in Traffic's evolution includes not just the core members—Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood—but also former members of the band, Dave Mason, and additional musicians, including Ric Grech, Jim Gordon, and Reebop Kwaku Baah. This assembly results in a rich, eclectic mix of sounds that straddle the line between rock, jazz, and funk. The tracks, heavily tinged with improvisational flair, showcase the seamless synergy between the musicians, particularly highlighted in the extended jams that became a staple of their live performances.