Soundtrack to a loving and relaxing dream. Heathers, near the end, featuring a trombone solo that sounds like the
Hot and cool, with some funky fusion and a beautiful extended piece, YouĬan almost hear the ocean, the music of the wild Caribbean (no steelĭrums of course, just cool). TheĮffect is like night, tropical breezes, just as he wants to convey. Sophisticated horn arrangments, soothing a subtly intense rhythm. Jazz purists were beginning to complain about the rock influence. Mahavishnu Orchestra had disbanded, John McLaughlin was wallowing, and All Musicīilly Cobham made this album at a pivotal point. Cobham also takes an unaccompanied drum solo on 'Storm.' Worth searching for by fusion collectors. In general, the melodies and the vamps are reasonably memorable. 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. Portrait,' and, in addition, Cobham contributed three other pieces.
Originals by the leader/drummer) comprise 'Spanish Moss - A Sound
Second date as a leader was one of his better sessions. It was used as the basis for the Souls of Mischief's hit song '93 'til Infinity'. It comprises four songs, all composed by Billy Cobham. Crosswinds is the second album of fusion drummer Billy Cobham.
