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Billy Cobham's second date as a leader was one of his better sessions. Four songs (all originals by the leader/drummer) comprise "Spanish Moss -- A Sound Portrait," and, in addition, Cobham contributed three other pieces. 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. In general, the melodies and the vamps are reasonably memorable. Cobham also takes an unaccompanied drum solo on "Storm." Worth searching for by fusion collectors. ~ Scott Yanow
Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York, New York.
Personnel includes: Billy Cobham (drums, percussion); Michael Brecker (reeds); Randy Brecker (trumpet); Garnett Brown (trombone); George Duke (keyboards); John Abercrombie (guitar); John Williams (bass).
Billy Cobham Crosswinds Songs Crosswinds Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Tasty and spacy.
If I remember correctly, this was a quadraphonic recording in its vinyl days. The only hint of this is to imagine the phased-drum barrage of 'the storm' panning around the room, and the later track 'HEATHER'. On this track the synth lines and percussion gently hang in space, with the sax player entering at the back left corner of the soundstage. As his solo developes, it moves forward in the sound picture, and takes up centre stage. In quad, this was heavenly. I havent tried it in prologic2 yet, but the effect may still be apparent. Such a good album.
Submitted by David Martin (Mt Martha, Australia)
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Fantasic cd
Nice cd and great billy
Submitted by matteo.mariani (Rome italy) 
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This is a must for the Brecker Brothers earlier in their careers, not to mention incredible drumming which sets standards by Billy Cobham.
Submitted by robdeg57 (DeLand,Fl.)
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I first witnessed Billy's chops back in the 70's when I saw him live with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. This Cd along with his Spectrum Cd is probably his best. I love the way he composed these tunes almost like an idea that flows into a moving picture. You cannot go wrong with this one. Esprcially if you like Jazz and Fussion.
Submitted by Bigboy0430 (Leesburg, Fl)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  A Hot Mix of Smooth Jazz & Fusion
As leader, producer, and composer, Billy
Cobham is surrounded by top notch sidemen that include the Brecker Brothers, John Abercrombie, Garnett Brown and George Duke.
Cobham's drumming is powerful, yet sensitve in his post-Mahavishnu Orchestra career as a leader. "Crosswinds" is one of many discs that captures the electricity of the fusion movement during the early 70s that Miles Davis helped to foster.
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