Boston-based guitarist Frank M Evans, as Trans-Portal, expressing many of the Quintessence songs in a more intimate and acoustic format. In 2010, Maha Dev's new Quintessence were invited by Michael Eavis to play the 40th Anniversary Glastonbury Festival, where they were joined by original vocalist Jones. Produced by John Barham, Quintessence's previous producer, this performance was recorded and released as Rebirth: Live At Glastonbury in 2011. The reunion of Phil Shiva Jones with Dev's Quintessence for the 2010 Glastonbury Festival was documented in a BBC One Inside Out programme which was aired in November 2010. Maha Dev's Quintessence continued to perform sporadically in the UK recreating the 'classic' Island Records era Quintessence sound. Dev released his first solo album, and Jones' Quintessence continues to record sporadically. Jake Milton went on to form Blurt with his brother Ted Milton. Raja Ram went on to help create the psytrance style of electronic music in the 1990s, and continues to produce electronic music to this day, being most well known for his involvement in Shpongle. Maha Dev (born Dave Codling) died in 2019 from cancer. Personnel Sambhu Babaji - bass guitar (1969-1980) Jake Milton - drums, percussion (1969-1980) Allan Mostert - lead guitar (1969-1980) Raja Ram - flute, percussion (1969-1980) Maha Dev - rhythm guitar (1969-1972, 2010; died 2019) Phil Shiva Jones - vocals, keyboards, percussion (1969-1972, 2010) Discography Studio albums In Blissful Company (Island Records, 1969) Quintessence (Island Records, 1970) - UK No. 22 Dive Deep (Island Records, 1971) - UK No. 43 Self (RCA, 1972) - UK No. 50 Indweller (RCA, 1972) Live albums Infinite Love, Live At Queen Elizabeth Hall 1971 (Hux, 2009) Cosmic Energy, Live At St Pancras 1970 (Hux, 2009) Rebirth Live At Glastonbury 2010 (Hux, 2011) See also Island Records discography List of former Island Records artists List of film score composers References External links Mooncowhq.ch Official Myspace page Information on Quintessence, including photos Island Records artists Musical groups from London Musical groups established in 1969 English progressive rock groups English alternative rock groups English psychedelic rock music groups Freak scene musicians