Quintessence

There are at least three bands named Quintessence:
1) a British psychedelic band of the 60's/70's;
2) a Finnish nu-soul/jazz/funk band;
3) a French black metal band. Quintessence (1) was formed in 1969 by flautist Raja Ram. Quintessence were an indo-prog/raga rock group from Notting Hill, London. They played a mixture of Indian ragas, progressive rock and jazz, with mystical overtones. After signing to Island Records, they released three lavishly packaged LPs: In Blissful Company (1969), Quintessence (1970), and Dive Deep (1971).