Billy Cobham Shabazz (Recorded Live In Europe) (CD, Atlantic, 1975) ****
The Billy Cobham and George Duke Band 'Live" On Tour In Europe (CD, Atlantic, 1976) ***
Billy Cobham's Glass Menagerie Stratus (CD, Inak Digital, 1981) ****
Genre: Jazz fusion
Places I remember: HMV (East Croyden); JB Hi-Fi; Kings Recording (Abu Dhabi)
Fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles: Stratus (Spectrum)
Gear costume: Spectrum
Active compensatory factors: Billy Cobham has a great rock pedigree. He's played with Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jack Bruce, George Duke and his solo records are fantastic.
Fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles: Stratus (Spectrum)
Gear costume: Spectrum
Active compensatory factors: Billy Cobham has a great rock pedigree. He's played with Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jack Bruce, George Duke and his solo records are fantastic.
Of all those various bands and musicians, I prefer his solo albums. They are full of variety (and not too many drum solos).
Spectrum is the standout classic - it actually went to number one on jazz album charts at the time. Stratus is the peak for me, but the whole album is thrilling to listen to.
The George Duke collaboration is the weakest listed here. George's sense of humour works in Zappa's universe, but it doesn't translate too well outside of it.
Where do they all belong? All roads lead back to Spectrum.
Where do they all belong? All roads lead back to Spectrum.
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