The Blues Project originated in New York City’s Greenwich Village in 1965, formed by guitarist Danny Kalb, drummer Roy Blumenfeld, bassist Andy Kulberg, and later joined by vocalist Tommy Flanders and guitarist Steve Katz. Their first single, "No Time Like The Right Time", appeared in 1966. The group’s debut live album, Live at the Cafe Au Go Go, was recorded in late 1965 and released in 1966, establishing their presence on the New York club circuit. In 1966 they released Projections, an eclectic collection that highlighted Kalb’s rendition of "Two Trains Running". After a brief period of touring, the band signed with MGM’s Verve/Folkways subsidiary, and in 1967 released Live at Town Hall, a compilation that included their chart‑only single "No Time Like the Right Time". The Blues Project performed at the Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967 before disbanding; subsequent members pursued projects such as Seatrain and Blood, Sweat & Tears. The band reassembled briefly in the early 1970s, issuing Lazarus (1971), The Blues Project (1972), and Reunion in Central Park (1973), but these releases had limited commercial impact.
