Drummer
Billy Cobham was fresh from his success with
the Mahavishnu Orchestra when he recorded his debut album, which is still his best. Most of the selections showcase
Cobham in a quartet with keyboardist
Jan Hammer, guitarist
Tommy Bolin, and electric bassist
Lee Sklar. Two other numbers include
Joe Farrell on flute and soprano and trumpeter
Jimmy Owens with guitarist
John Tropea,
Hammer, bassist
Ron Carter, and
Ray Barretto
on congas. The generally high-quality compositions (which include "Red
Baron") make this fusion set a standout, a strong mixture of rock-ish
rhythms and jazz improvising.
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