BILLY COBHAM - Spectrum (1973-2007) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Drummer Billy Cobham was fresh from his success with the Mahavishnu Orchestra when he recorded his debut album, which is still his best. Most of the selections showcase Cobham in a quartet with keyboardist Jan Hammer, guitarist Tommy Bolin, and electric bassist Lee Sklar. Two other numbers include Joe Farrell on flute and soprano and trumpeter Jimmy Owens with guitarist John Tropea, Hammer, bassist Ron Carter, and Ray Barretto on congas. The generally high-quality compositions (which include "Red Baron") make this fusion set a standout, a strong mixture of rock-ish rhythms and jazz improvising. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1 Quadrant 4 4:20
2 Searching For The Right Door 1:24
Soloist [Uncredited], Drums [Uncredited] – Billy Cobham
3 Spectrum 5:09
Acoustic Bass – Ron Carter
Congas – Ray Barretto
Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Moog] – Jan Hammer
Flugelhorn – Jimmy Owens
Flute, Soprano Saxophone – Joe Farrell
4 Anxiety 1:41
Soloist [Uncredited], Drums [Uncredited] – Billy Cobham
5 Taurian Matador 3:03
6 Stratus 9:50
7 To The Women In My Life 0:51
Soloist [Uncredited], Piano [Uncredited] – Jan Hammer
8 Le Lis 3:20
Acoustic Bass – Ron Carter
Alto Saxophone – Joe Farrell
Congas – Ray Barretto
Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Moog] – Jan Hammer
Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jimmy Owens
Guitar – John Tropea
9 Snoopy's Search 1:02
Soloist [Uncredited], Synthesizer [Uncredited] – Jan Hammer
10 Red Baron 6:37
Credits:
Electric Bass [Fender Bass] – Leland Sklar
Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic], Synthesizer [Moog] – Jan Hammer
Guitar – Tommy Bolin
Percussion, Producer, Written-By – Billy Cobham