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THE LIFT

Larry Coryell

Jazz Rock/Fusion


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3 stars I'm not going to say that the intended target for this album may be the full-scale stadium rock public, but it opens looking in that direction with total conviction. After that, it follows the usual game of exposition - improvisation - reprise one can expect from a jazz-rock trio (with occasional organ) formation like this. The non-ordinary element present here is, needless to say, the outstanding bravura and cool sense of swing & phrasing of Larry himself.

Besides the majority of electric tracks (some of which are pretty laid-back), you have also a couple of acoustic ones, clearing the air, and giving the listener a rest. Such are the cases of track 4 ,"Clear Skies", and the closer "The First Day Of Autumn", both with nice vibe and melody.

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Posted Monday, November 2, 2020 | Review Permalink
3 stars This career move or step is a bit surprising considering Coryell's roots in jazz for last decades. What we get here is neither a post-bop, nor fusion, nor contemporary jazz, this is late 60's psychedelic jazz- rock, which is quite straightforward in compositions but intricate in playing and sometimes intensity. It's nice to hear Coryell soloing, riffing and accompanying and bringing the rough touch. Psychedelic Hammond addition in a few numbers like the title track is excellent. Drumming is solid and reminiscent of late 60's intensity. Two acoustic numbers "Clear skies" and "First day of autumn" do not fit into this style but provide a 180 degree turn. There are even traces of hard rock like riffing on "Stadium Wave".

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