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Santana Caravanserai CD

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Though there were hints of jazz fusion on Santana's first three albums, 1972's CARAVANSERAI introduced a dramatic shift in the band's sound, away from essentially pop-based music to a freer, more harmonically complex jazz/rock hybrid. In addition, the record marked a splintering of the original Santana lineup (soon to splinter further still with the departure of organist Gregg Rolie and guitarist Neal Schon, who then formed Journey).

Seemingly unconcerned with the pursuit of hit singles, guitarist Carlos Santana and crew here turn in an exquisitely moody disc of mostly instrumental jamming with a brooding intensity akin to Miles Davis's classic BITCHES BREW, underscored by the San Francisco-based ensemble's trademark propulsive rhythms. The new approach reaches its apex on the fiery, Chick Corea-like "La Fuente Del Ritmo," which features future key Santana musicians Armando Pereza (percussion) and Tom Coster (piano). Also of note is bassist Doug Raunch, who replaces David Brown's meat-and-potatoes R&B playing with a more technically accomplished style that edges the group closer to Tower of Power territory. A dark and perhaps intentionally non-radio-friendly album that likely shocked many fans upon its release, CARAVANSERAI is an underrated, but important and fascinating, chapter in Santana's history.

Recorded in 1972. Originally released on Columbia (31610). Includes liner notes by Hal Miller.

Santana: Carlos Santana (vocals, guitar, percussion); James Mingo Lewis (vocals, piano, bongos, congas, percussion); Rico Reyes (vocals); Doug Rauch (guitar, bass); Douglas Rodrigues, Neal Schon (guitar); Hadley Caliman (saxophone); Gregg Rolie (piano, organ); Wendy Haas, Tom Coster (piano); Tom Rutley (acoustic bass); Mike Shrieve (drums); Jose "Chepito" Areas (bongos, timbales); Armando Peraza (bongos, percussion); Lenny White (castanets).

1972 .

Rolling Stone (12/7/72, p.62) - "...Carlos need never play another note to rank as one of the most satisfying beautiful players of his instrument... charming and moving melodic lines as the music swells and climaxes to swell again..."
Q (5/00, p.131) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...The playing was immediately looser....A beautifully fluid piece of work, this was as far as most fans were prepared to go, never to return..."
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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs
Label Legacy
Orig Year 1972
All Time Sales Rank   883  
CD Universe Part number 6123963
Catalog number 63595
Discs 1
Release Date Sep 30, 2003
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Carlos Santana; Michael Shrieve
Personnel Carlos Santana - vocals, guitar, percussion
Neal Schon - guitar
Gregg Rolie - piano, organ
Lenny White - castanets
Armando Peraza - bongos, percussion
Tom Coster - piano
Rico Reyes - vocals
Mingo Lewis - vocals, piano, bongos, congas, percussion
Mike Shrieve - drums
Doug Rauch - guitar, bass
Hadley Caliman - saxophone
Wendy Haas
Douglas Rodrigues
Tom Rutley - acoustic bass
Additional Info Remastered
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Eternal Caravan of Reincarnation$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Waves Within$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Look up (To See What's Coming Down)$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Just in Time to See the Sun  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Song of the Wind  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.All the Love of the Universe  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Future Primitive$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Stone Flower  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.La Fuente del Ritmo$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Every Step of the Way$0.99

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Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

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5 stars Unbelievable
If you are looking for Supernatural or Shaman you might want to purchase something else but if you are looking for early 70's jazz fusion at its best you have to have this CD. This whole period of albums from Santana is awesome.
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5 stars a jazz/rock fusion masterpiece
If you are a fan of 70's jazz/rock fusion and have not heard this album, you will be pleasantly surprised. A must have for collectors of fusion. Add to that the trademark Santana Afro/Cuban rhythms and percussion and you have quite possibly the finest jazz/rock fusion album ever recorded. After 35 years of listening to this album, I still get chills! The album literally climaxes with the last two tracks: La Fuente del Ritmo and Every Step of the Way. The music grooves and flows and pours and spews and breathes moves in waves of rhythm and beat that connect me with something that is deep within me. Pure joy and delight!
Submitted by grime1 (Orlando, Florida)
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5 stars Love it
When I was a kid and this came out, I thought it was the worst piece of garbage.... after those first 3 remarkable albums. Then I grew up. From start to finish this album is fantastic... the best Santana ever. It is beyond words. Put your headphones on and "take-off."
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5 stars Timeless
I remember when I first saw the album cover. I was totally captivated by it. What I found later was the music inside took my soul places it has never been, and I was barely in middle school when this album came out! Today I have the cd, this is truly one of the greatest albums of all time....a masterpiece!
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5 stars Class Carlos
This is one of the greatest records ever made. This recording has the spirit of Miles running through its grooves and is pure class. It made the guy who is head of Spain an imposter because this is THE King Carlos. Just listen and you will find out that I am correct. Martin Grupman, Bury, England.
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