BILLY COBHAM - Crosswinds 1974

BILLY COBHAM \ CROSSWINDS 1974.
B.C is regarded a key figure in the development of Jazz-Rock/Fusion, as well as being one of the very best drummers ever. Following the hugely successful debut album, it was only logical BC would go on with his solo career. The obvious thing one would do is duplicate the winning formula, but not make a carbon copy.
B.C had the guts not to use the musicians that had appeared on Spectrum, but instead relied ona few big names: the Brecker bros, ex-Zappa man George Duke and guitarist Abercrombie as well a few other lesser known.
With a superb sky shot, Crosswinds had everything going for itself, including a 17-mins+ four-parts sidelong suite called Spanish Moss.
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Line up :
-Billy Cobham/ drums, percussion.
- John Williams/ guitar (acoustic), bass, bass (acoustic), bass (electric).
- Randy Brecker/ trumpet.
- Garnett Brown/ trombone.
- John Abercrombie/ guitars.
- George Duke/ keyboards, vocals.
- Lee Pastora / percussions
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