For You Lot Rick Laird - 1977 [1989] Soft Focus

From ex-Mahavishnu bassist as well as featuring Joe Henderson (sax). Lively, creative, as well as intriguing mix of standards as well as originals.

This CD is a rare as well as amazing find. Laird (electric bass) has Tom Grant on piano, Ron Steen on drums, as well as Joe Henderson on tenor sax for several tunes. You'll notice standards, funk, latin, done inward near splendid arrangements, past times these accomplished musicians. For Joe Henderson fans this is a must have.

Rick Laird stepped away from the bombast of the Mahavishnu Orchestra to wax Soft Focus (1979) - a swinging slab featuring Joe Henderson (who likewise served every bit producer), Ron Steen, as well as Tom Grant. Laird’s warm electrical note affords the resonance of an upright every bit he plant the supportive as well as solo roles amongst his park understated expertise.

Track list:

1 Outer Surge
2 Now You Know
3 Thorn In H5N1 White Robe
4 I Love You
5 Soft Focus
6 Tranquility
7 We'll Be Together Again
8 No Me Esqueca
9 Peddle Has H5N1 Point
10 Gazelle
11 Caribean Firedance
12 Mystified
13 Pannonica

Personnel:

Bass Guitar – Rick Laird
Drums – Ron Steen
Piano – Tom Grant (2)
Saxophone – Joe Henderson