GEORGE OHTSUKA - MARACAIBO CORNPONE 1978

A most rewarding contemporary jazz set from drummer George Ohtsuka with an excellent supporting group, for me though, Miroslav Vitous nearly steals the show, his technique and touch is just wonderful to hear.

Treat yourself, this is the gateau.

George Ohtsuka - Drums
Steve Grossman - Soprano saxophone
John Abercrombie - Electric guitar
Masabumi Kikuchi - Keyboards
Richard Beirach - Acoustic & Electric piano
Nana Vasconcelos - Percussion & voice
Miroslav Vitous - Bass
Yoshiaki Masuo - Electric guitar

Maracaibo cornpone

Rainbows

Telegram

Who got

Ginger

Believer

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DAN WALL - SONG FOR THE NIGHT 1980

Elegant recording from pianist Dan Wall, graceful listening.

Dan Wall - Acoustic piano, keyboards
Steve Grossman - Soprano saxophone
Mike Richmond - Bass
Jimmy Madison - Drums

Song for the night
The prophet
Frozen moments
Schizophrenia
Tones part one
Tones part two

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MATRIX - IX 1976

Symphonic fusion from Matrix, dynamic arrangements, try this slice.                                            



Mike Hale - Trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion, vocals

Jeff Pietrangelo - Trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion

Larry Darling - Trumpet, flugelhorn, moog synth, percussion, vocals

Michael Bard - Tenor & soprano saxophone, flute, percussion

Kurt Dietrich - Trombone, vocals

Fred Sturm - Trombones, vocals

John Harmon - Keyboards

Randal Fird - Electric bass, moog synth, vocals

Gary Miller - Drums, percussion

Earth and the overlords

Catalpa complex

Blue snow

Dark riders

Clea

Geese

The last generation

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THE CHRIS HINZE COMBINATION - MISSION SUITE 1973

The highly inventive, talented flautist, Chris Hinze introduces his combination group on this recording.
A gem of european fusion style, stirring stuff.

Chris Hinze - Flutes

Rob van de Broeck - Electric piano

John Lee - Bass

Gerry Brown - Drums

Sigi Schwab - Guitar

Henny Vonk - Vocals, percussion

Cees See & Wim van der Beek - Percussion

Di-da-de-lu-da

Mission suite

Deliverance

The ballad

Bamboo funk

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STONE ALLIANCE - MARCIO MONTARROYOS 1977

Thunderous latin fusion from the mighty Stone Alliance with guests, this cake is chunky.

Steve Grossman - Tenor, soprano saxophones
Gene Perla - Bass, keyboards
Don Alias - Drums, congas
Marcio Montarroyos - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Hermeto Pascoal - Piano, flute
Erasto de Holanda Vasconcelos - Percussion
Dom Bira - Percussion
David Sion - Percussion

Hey bicho,vamos nessa
Risa
Rua da boa hora
Libra rising
Menina Ilza
The greeting
On the foot peg
A child is born

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