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ART OF FOUR

Billy Cobham

Jazz Rock/Fusion


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3 stars All who know Cobham's discography know that he abandoned the initially thundering and frenetic drumming approach in the 80's switching to a more sophisticated technically equally challenging drumming in the 90's and 00's. The former fusion numbers with reworked sound worse to me but later pieces are better suited for this style. About 50% of his post 90's records are primarily post-bop driven albeit there is enough alteration and fantasy in drumming to set apart from conventional post bop. On this record, the combination of acoustic piano and saxophone predetermines the direction to be much more jazz than rock oriented. This live recorded is complemented by Ron Carter, the top bass player. Playing is very mature, sophisticated and far from boring. I won't lie and say that I'm mainly interested in piano and drums on this record. You will hear upbeat and more reflective number. Cobham is the primary magnet as his playing is most energetic. Recommended for contemporary jazz lovers.
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