Affinity were an English jazz‑rock band, active from mid‑1968 to January 1972. The origins of Affinity trace back to around 1965 in the science department of the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. Three science students — Lynton Naiff (keyboards), Grant Serpell (drums) and Nick Nicholas (double bass) — formed the US Jazz Trio, performing at university events and local gigs. When Serpell graduated a year later, he was replaced by Mo Foster, who had previously played bass guitar in his school band but had since adapted to playing drums. After university, Naiff and Serpell, together with musicians from other university groups, formed the pop band Ice. Although Ice achieved moderate commercial success, the band lasted only about a year before disbanding. Auditions for a singer continued, and the group unanimously chose Linda Hoyle, an English teacher they had met earlier. After securing a loan guaranteed by Jopp’s father, the band purchased the equipment needed to start performing: Impact amplifiers, a Hammond M102 organ, a Gibson EBO bass guitar, microphones and a grey Ford Transit van. They spent the summer of 1968 rehearsing, writing and relaxing at a rented bungalow on the outskirts of Brighton. They also needed a name and eventually settled on Affinity, inspired by Oscar Peterson’s 1961 LP Affinity. Affinity played their first London show at the Revolution Club in Bruton Place, Mayfair, on 5 October 1968. One of their gigs was broadcast on BBC Radio Jazz Club. Jazz legend Ronnie Scott heard a recording of the performance and subsequently agreed to manage the band. He also offered them regular bookings at his world‑famous jazz club.
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