THE TONY WILLIAMS LIFETIME - The Collection (1992) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This CD has all of the music from drummer Tony Williams' Believe It and Million Dollar Legs LPs. The best-known version of Williams' Lifetime is the trio he led during 1969-1970 with guitarist John McLaughlin and organist Larry Young. There are times (particularly on the first half of this reissue) that this later edition of Lifetime approaches the power and creativity of the original group. Key among the sidemen is guitarist Allan Holdsworth, a very underrated and creative musician whose style falls between rock and jazz and who often improvises more like a keyboardist than a guitarist. Alan Pasqua on electric piano and bassist Tony Newton (who also takes a few forgettable vocals) complete the group; background brass and strings are added to some of the songs in the later date. Although not flawless (some of the music has dated), these long-overlooked performances are worth exploring by fusion collectors, especially for Holdsworth's fiery yet thoughtful solos. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Snake Oil 6:30
Tony Newton
2 Fred 6:48
Allan Holdsworth
3 Proto-Cosmos 4:03
Alan Pasqua
4 Red Alert 4:39
Tony Newton
5 Wildlife 5:22
Tony Williams
6 Mr. Spock 6:17
Allan Holdsworth
7 Sweet Revenge 6:05
Tony Williams
8 You Did It to Me Baby 3:52
Antonio Newton / Tony Williams
9 Million Dollar Legs 6:39
Tony Williams
10 Joy Filled Summer 5:53
Tony Newton
11 Lady Jane 4:01
Alan Pasqua
12 What You Do to Me 7:08
Tony Williams
13 Inspirations of Love 9:47
Tony Newton
Credits :
Arranged By [String & Horn] – Jack Nitzsche (tracks: 7 to 13)
Bass, Vocals – Tony Newton
Drums – Tony Williams
Guitar – Allan Holdsworth