The origins of jazz rock, packed with shock and chaos
This is the debut album of "Lifetime," formed by the genius drummer Tony Williams. It was recorded as a trio with John McLaughlin (guitar) and Larry Young (organ).
This album is extremely cutting-edge, fusing the improvisational qualities of jazz with the volume and energy of rock. Tony Williams' drums go beyond traditional jazz rhythm keeping, inciting the entire ensemble with a polyrhythmic approach. McLaughlin's guitar, intensely distorted, combines the power of rock with the complex phrases of jazz. Young's organ weaves its way through the mix, and the resulting chaotic sound of the three combined to set a decisive course for the fusion scene that followed.
8 TRACKS:
1)
Emergency
2)
Beyond Games
3)
Where
4)
Vashkar
5)
Via The Spectrum Road
6)
Spectrum
7)
Sangria For Three
8)
Something Special
Organ - Larry Young
Guitar - John McLaughlin
Liner Notes [Engineer's Comments & Disclaimer] - Phil Schaap
Remastered By [Restoration & Remastering] - Phil Schaap
Drums - Tony Williams
Producer [Original Sessions] - Jack Lewis
Liner Notes - James Isaacs
Producer [Original Sessions] - Monte Kay
Reissue Producer [Prepared For Compact Disc] - richard seidel
Mastered By [Digital Mastering], Edited By [Final Editing] - Joseph M. Palmaccio
Engineer [Recording, Mixing] - Gene Radice
Reissue Producer [Prepared For Compact Disc] - Paul Ramey
