So much great music stated above. I, too, am not sure how far we are going back, but Weather Report's " Heavy Weather ", played a significant role, with my intense lust for Jazz / Fusion. I was in the audio business when it was released, and it was a worthwhile demo album, for my clients. I still enjoy it, on remastered CD. Enjoy ! MrD.
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@mrdecibel FWIW - It seems the aforementioned Jazz Pistols were/are fans too of Weather Report and Heavy Weather in particular. They’ve covered Birdland, Teen Town, & Palladium on various of their studio albums and all three are included on their Jazz Pistols - Live recording. Here’s their live Birdland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AccBK-N1UmU |
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Not sure it’s fusion. Doesn’t much matter. Great music from Mike Mainieri and company circa 2006. Great soloing over a silky, atmospheric groove on track 8, "Bang", from Northern Lights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xpqzD20AyI |
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Hello @tvad - I've spent some time exploring Steve Smith mainly with Vital Information (Gambale, Tom Coster (keys), Baron Browne (bass). Did not recognize the "Show Me...." title. Will have to see if I can find it for streaming. In the meantime, you might enjoy Smith's slightly later, "Come On In" (2004) also with Gambale. Title track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS6ZBtPMEcI |
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@tvad Was just returning to edit my post in order to say, "Thanks for the tip". Indeed, THANKS. Haven’t tried Qobuz yet. No Roon either. Using Auralic’s Lightning app to manage ripped CDs and on-line streaming. Seems entirely satisfactory. Happily, did find Show Me in Tidal. Will be listening next after the Yellow-jackets’ Timeline finishes up. Like Elvin (track 8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0azalnK66E |
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Chick Corea - The Vigil (2013) An extended live version of track 2, Planet Chia, here.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYF37fTtPWE Excellent musicianship all around; in particular, soprano sax by Tim Garland (Garland also on Bruford's Earthworks recordings) and an amazing upright bass solo from Christian McBride. To jump ahead to McBride's solo go to 12:30. When listening to the studio album, sensitive ears might want to skip track 5. You'll know why if you don't. |
Mike Stern & Jeff Lorber - Eleven (2019) Big Town (track 5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P58u2zG1SI |
A band that inexplicably didn't get the attention it should've has always been Tribal Tech. Individually and collectively, these all-stars have been creating outstanding contemporary fusion for decades! Within the last few years, founding members Gary Willis (bass phenom!) and keyboard player Scott Kinsey have released some of the greatest fusion records of the 21st century! Gary Willis - Larger Than Life (featuring the white-hot drummer of the decade; Gergo Borlai! Scott Kinsey - We Speak Luniwaz - The music if Joe Zawinul (also feat. drummer G. Borlai). ALL fans of Weather Report should own this! Incredible music played by incredible musicians! And never forget, Fusion sounds best when the volume's cranked!;) You'd have a sizable amount of great fusion records if you were into Tribal Tech, Scott Kinsey, Gary Willis, and Scott Henderson, lemmetellya! |
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CAB 4 (2003) dennis Chambers - drums tony macAlpine - guitar bunny Brunel - bass w/Brian Auger & Patrice Rushen guesting on keyboards. Jam & Toast (track 10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVWfXcicgOU Check out CAB albums 1 & 2, as well. There is no '3'. |
CAB 2 (2001) Brian Auger shines on this one; case in point.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH8wbkTZfx0 Mighta been wrong to have called him guest (as above). He features on CAB 1, 2, & 4 |
Another good recording with Aaron Parks is 2018's "Ask for Chaos" by Gilad Hekselman. Parks plays on 5 of the 10 cuts. Obvious Holdsworth fan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUo0T42X-cg Brand new. Less Fusion, more Sunday morning, but still real good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThKmi16Qrw4 |
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