MIROSLAV VITOUS - Guardian Angels (1978-1993) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Miroslav Vitous has long been one of Europe's premier jazz bassists, while John Scofield is a great American guitarist. Their team-up yields music that is immaculately presented but often deficient in the energy and soul departments. That seems by design; such numbers as "Inner Peace" and "Shinkansen" have subdued arrangements, and the players carefully solo without ever straining or exerting themselves. At other times, Vitous and company move into more of a funk or upbeat style and seem even less sure. Vitous' bass work, especially his acoustic bowing, is marvelous, while Scofield plays in a sharp, concise, impressive manner, although without the characteristic edge and rock/blues stylings. by Ron Wynn
Tracklist:
1 His Meaning / Rising / Resolution 8:30
Written-By – Miroslav Vitous
2 Inner Peace 6:01
Written-By – Kenny Kirkland
3 Guardian Angels 5:45
Written-By – Miroslav Vitous
4 Off To Buffalo 5:07
Written-By – John Scofield
5 Eating It Raw 7:51
Written-By – John Scofield
6 Shinkansen 6:09
Written-By – Kenny Kirkland
Credits:
Bass, Electric Bass, Synthesizer [Mini-Moog, Solina String-ensemble] – Miroslav Vitous
Drums [Yamaha] – George Ohtsuke
Guitar – John Scofield
Music Director – Miroslav Vitous
Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes, Yamaha CP-70 (electric grand)], Synthesizer [Yamaha CS-50 (polyphonic), Mini-Moog] – Kenny Kirkland
Soprano Saxophone – Mabumi Yamaguchi