Guitarist Al di Meola’s second record as a leader is generally an explosive affair, although it does have a fair amount of variety. With Jan Hammer or Barry Miles on keyboards, electric bassist Anthony Jackson, drummer Lenny White (Steve Gadd takes his place on the “Elegant Gypsy Suite”), and percussionist Mingo Lewis on most of the selections, di Meola shows off his speedy and rock-ish fusion style. He was still a member of Return to Forever at the time and was a stronger guitarist than composer, but di Meola did put a lot of thought into this music. The brief “Lady of Rome, Sister of Brazil” (an acoustic guitar solo) and “Mediterranean Sundance” (an acoustic duet with fellow guitarist Paco de LucĂa) hints at di Meola’s future directions. A near classic in the fusion vein. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Cozy Powell feat. Jack Bruce – Killer (Old Grey Whistle Test, 8th Jan 1980)
Jack Bruce performing “Killer” as part of Cozy Powell’s band on the British TV show Old Grey Whistle Test on 8th January 1980.
Band:
Cozy Powell (drums)
Jack Bruce (bass)
Max Middleton (keys)
Clem Clempson (guitar)
Don Airey (keys)
Footage licensed from BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Das Waldemar Wunderbar Syndikat – I Make You Feel Good – 1976
German all star band with Funk Rock / Jazz Rock
Telefunken 6.22656/GER 1976