If was Great Britain's contribution to the jazz-rock movement
begun and popularized in the late '60s/early '70s by Blood, Sweat &
Tears and Chicago. Formed in 1969 by Melody Maker jazz poll winners Dave Quincy, Dick Morrissey, and Terry Smith,
the band never found popular success in the United States. However, If
produced several albums noteworthy for placing jazz players in a
pop/rock band context and producing a true fusion of the two genres
without diluting the players' improvisational skills.
