Crosswinds

by Billy Cobham

Overview

Billy Cobham's second date as a leader was one of his better sessions. Four songs (all originals by the leader/drummer) comprise "Spanish Moss -- A Sound Portrait," and, in addition, Cobham contributed three other pieces. The selections team him with guitarist John Abercrombie, both of the Brecker Brothers, trombonist Garnett Brown, keyboardist George Duke, bassist John Williams, and Latin percussionist Lee Pastora. In general, the melodies and the vamps are reasonably memorable. Cobham also takes an unaccompanied drum solo on "Storm." Worth searching for by fusion collectors. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/20/2022
Label:	Wounded Bird
UPC:	0664140730021
Rank:	35644

Tracks

1. Spanish Moss (I)
2. Savannah the Serene (II)
3. Storm (III)
4. Flash Flood (IV)
5. The Pleasant Pheasant
6. Heather
7. Crosswind

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Billy Cobham   Primary Artist,Drums,Soloist,Orchestra,Percussion
George Duke   Guest Artist,Vocals,Soloist,Keyboards
Randy Brecker   Guest Artist,Horn,Soloist,Trumpet
Michael Brecker   Guest Artist,Horn,Soloist,Woodwind
John Abercrombie   Guest Artist,Guitar,Soloist,Guitar (Acoustic)
Garnett Brown   Soloist,Trombone
Lee Pastora   Soloist,Percussion,Latin Percussion
John Williams   Bass,Guitar (Bass),Bass (Acoustic),Bass (Electric),Guitar (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Ken Scott   Producer,Mixing,Engineer,Remixing,Recording
Billy Cobham   Producer,Arranger,Composer,Photography,Orchestration
Armen Kachaturian   Photography
Basil Pao   Design
Liz Hamill   Composer
Michael Brecker   Group Member