Mark–Almond were an English band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, who worked in the territory between rock and jazz. In 1970 Jon Mark and Johnny Almond formed Mark-Almond (also occasionally referred to as The Mark-Almond Band). The melancholy tones of saxophonist Almond were an integral part of the group's sound, and Almond frequently played flutes as well, including the rarely-heard bass flute. Characterized by a blend of blues and jazz riffs...
These are photos from concerts where Mark-Almond played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
KC Star announcement of Elton concert that night at "the Kansas City, Kansas Memorial building." Above the photo "...published as the KANSAS CITY STAR)-May 23, 1971 - page ??" [illegible in photo)
Elton John / Mark-Almond May 23, 1971 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Uploaded by John Paussa