SOFT MACHINE Volume 2 (2009 issue UK 'Expanded Edition' 17-track digitally remastered CD album - Originally released in September 1969, 'Volume Two' became the band's first album release in the UK. Critically greeted with enthusiasm, the release of the album would close one chapter of the bands history. By October 1969 Soft Machine had evolved into very different musical unit with their emphasis on free and progressive jazz influences and with the inclusion of Alto saxophonist Elton Dean, trumpet player Marc Charig, Trombonist Nick Evans and saxophonist and flautist Lyn Dobson into their ranks)