Keyboardist Jeff Lorber cranked out many albums similar to this i inwards slowly '70s in addition to early on '80s. Each was superbly produced, utilizing state-of-the-art technology scientific discipline in addition to synthesizers. They contained clever, sometimes catchy tunes, minimal solo space, concise in addition to tightly edited arrangements, in addition to commonly striking dwelling amongst low-cal jazz/Adult in addition to Urban Contemporary fans.
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 classic Jazz Fusion Album from i of the genre's best bands. I get got such fond memories in addition to thoughts of this album, growing upward inwards Oakland, California. This album genuinely shows off all of the band member's talents peculiarly a immature Kenny G., who was in addition to then known every bit Kenny Gorelick. This is the type of music I wishing Kenny in addition to Jeff would provide to making, remembering their roots. Originally released inwards 1980, if you lot tin larn your hands on a re-create of this tremendous album you lot won't hold out disappointed! Maestro Jeff's musicianship in addition to Danny Wilson's thumping in addition to popping volition get got you lot "movin', groovin in addition to doin' it you lot know!" This band was tight. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 superbly crafted slice of fine art amongst flawless mastering, mixing in addition to musicianship, every cutting a delight. This album is on my personal listing of "Music to perserve for all time" or "The overstep 10 albums you lot would accept inwards exile on a deserted isle!"
Jeff Lorber adds futurity solo muzak homo Kenny Gorelick to his musical arsenal in addition to delivers a minute Arista album!Now this is an obvious follow upward to "Water Sign" whitch I intend could hold out recommended kickoff but 'Wizard Island" features the dancable "Fusion Juice",the funky "City" in addition to "Lava Lands",each of which features Lorber's intriguing horn-like synthesizer phrasing.The amazing characteristic hither is Kenny's inventive,wailing sax solo's (absolutely goose egg similar what he's expire known for every bit a solo
artist) thence movement over Yellowjackets in addition to Spyro Gyra!The Jeff Lorber Fusion is definitely misclassified-being genuinely i of the jazzier fusion groups recording inwards the slowly 1970's in addition to early
80's.
Simply put, this is a must-have Lorber CD, period! This was dorsum when Kenny G genuinely had only about burn to his playing. I however get got this on vinyl in addition to straightaway CD in addition to however head to it regularly.
The band is super tight, energetic, in addition to smokin'! Lorber has such a groovy experience for the keys in addition to his playing is rattling tasty. The runway 'Lava Lands' is my favorite in addition to it only smokes. What a groove! Dennis Bradford holds it all together amongst only about tight, funky, jazzy drumming. I honey his drumming on this disc.
Sadly Jeff Lorber seens to hold out overlooked past times means every bit good many music fans in addition to that is pitiable every bit the homo is extremely talented. I've seen him inwards concert iii times in addition to he never disappoints. He has quite a few splendid releases inwards his catalog but similar I said, this i inwards item is a must-have!
Track listing
1. "Wizard Island" 4:04
2. "Sweet" 3:54
3. "Can't Get Enough" 3:36
4. "Reflections" 5:15
5. "Fusion Juice" 4:09
6. "Lava Lands" 3:56
7. "Shadows" 3:56
8. "City" 4:00
9. "Rooftops" 3:47
Personnel
Jeff Lorber - Electric Piano, Acoustic Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizer
Danny Wilson - Bass
Dennis Bradford - Drums
Jay Koder - Jazz & Acoustic Guitar
Kenny Gorelick - Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Paulinho Da Costa - Percussion
Chick Corea - Keyboards on Rooftops
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