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Larry Coryell

Jazz Rock/Fusion

2.51 | 3 ratings

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Larry Coryell another album from 90-s, this time - recorded in Brazil and played with mostly Brazilian musicians (Billy Cobham is on board though).

Nineties are far not the best period in Coryell music for fusion fans. His music long before turned to smooth jazz and soft world fusion. This album is not much different.

Compositions all are relaxed world fusion, based on Latin music: some elements of samba and bossa-nova could be found almost in each composition. But the main problem is not only musical genre - Coryell plays very relaxed guitar,openly leaving front plan to winds and even percussion. Sound is soft, well rounded and very comfortable, but better fits for cocktail party, not for active listening. Musical mix is well balanced, no bright solos or rhythm breaks occur.

Even in few more jazzy/fusion songs Larry guitar sound too lazy and polished to attract anyone. In addition Cobham's drumming is extremely uninspired ( I again and again started thinking his name is placed on album's cover between other musicians by mistake).

In all - pleasant and comfortable Latin fusion album, one between thousand similar releases. Nothing to add.

My rating is 2+.

snobb | 2/5 | 2010-11-24

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