V.A. : MAGIC MOMENTS 1 — The Ultimate ACT World Jazz Anthology Vol. IV (2000) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Soriba Kouyaté / Paolo Fresu / Linley Marthe / Joël Allouche–    Massanicissé    4:11
2    Javier Paxariño / Glen Velez–    Cortesanos    4:55
3    E.S.T.–    Dodge The Dodo    4:36
4    Nguyên Lê / Renaud Garcia-Fons / Tino Di Geraldo / Carles Benavent–    Encanto    5:41
5    Kudsi Erguner / Christof Lauer / Michel Godard / Mark Nauseef–    Sufimaj    4:00
6    Schäl Sick Brass Band–    Malka Moma    2:46
7    Bazillus (2) Featuring Eddie Harris / Jamaaladeen Tacuma–    Back To Ed-E    3:48
8    Nils Landgren Funk Unit / Fred Wesley–    Six Beauties On A Rooftop    3:55
9    Gilberto Gil–    Oslodum    4:00
10    Jens Thomas / Paolo Fresu / Antonello Salis–    The Man With The Harmonica    3:08
11    Larry Coryell / Philip Catherine / Joachim Kühn–    Deus Xango    5:27
12    The Real Group / Toots Thielemans–    Vem Kan Segla Förutan Vind    3:36
13    Michael Riessler / Elise Caron / Jean-Louis Matinier / Pierre Charial–    Itinéraires/Verticalement    4:34
14    Huong Thanh / Nguyên Lê–    Lovers On The Mountain    3:22
15    Christof Lauer / Marc Ducret / Michel Godard / Gene Jackson–    Ferma L'Ali    5:47
16    Vince Mendoza / Charlie Mariano / Dave Liebman / WDR Big Band Köln–    Pavane    4:22
17    Steve Klink–    Mountain Blues    4:27
18    Sidsel Endresen / Bugge Wesseltoft–    Epilogue    1:43

JOHN McLAUGHLIN | PACO DE LUCÍA | LARRY CORYELL : Meeting of the Spirits (1981) VIDEO (ISO)

 In 1979 and 1980 three world renowned guitarists, recognised as the finest exponents of their individual styles, John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell and Paco De Lucia formed a guitar super-trio and toured Europe. The spell-binding quality of the music that the collaboration created as na ensemble and the dazzling audience reaction to the performances has never been surpassed and has rightfully passed into jazz folklore.

CHICO HAMILTON Introducing LARRY CORYELL — The Dealer (1967) Two Version (1990, MCA Records – MCAD-39137) + (1999, RM | Serie Impulse! Master Sessions) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Drummer Chico Hamilton introduced many top young players during his years as a bandleader, but few probably realize that Larry Coryell made his recording debut with Chico a year before joining Gary Burton's quartet. The Dealer marks Coryell's initial appearance on record, and at times he sounded oddly like Chuck Berry (especially on "The Dealer"). Also heard on this set are altoist Arnie Lawrence, bassist Richard Davis, organist Ernie Hayes (on two numbers), and, on his spirited boogaloo "For Mods Only," Archie Shepp making a rare appearance on piano. Most of the performances still sound surprisingly fresh, especially the explorative "A Trip," making this an underrated but worthy release. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. The Dealer 6:20
 Jimmy Cheatham / Chico Hamilton
2. For Mods Only 4:24
 Archie Shepp
3. A Trip 6:35
 Jimmy Cheatham / Chico Hamilton
4. Baby, You Know 3:55
 Jimmy Cheatham / Chico Hamilton
5. Larry Of Arabia 5:08
 Larry Coryell
6. Thoughts 6:28
 Chico Hamilton
7. Jim-Jeannie 5:45
 Chico Hamilton
– CD-BONUS TRACK –
8    Chic Chic Chico 2:49
 Manny Albam
9    Big Noise From Winnetka 2:49
 Bob Crosby, Bob Haggart, Gil Rodin, Ray Bauduc
10    The Second Time Around 3:12
Written-By – Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
11    El Toro    3:12
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Arnie Lawrence (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 7)
Arranged By – Jimmy Cheatham (tracks: 1, 4)
Bass – Albert Stinson (tracks: 8, 10, 11), Richard Davis (tracks: 1 to 7)
Cowbell – Willie Bobo (tracks: 9)
Drums, Percussion – Chico Hamilton
Flute – Charles Lloyd (tracks: 8, 11)
Guitar – Gabor Szabo (tracks: 8, 10, 11), Larry Coryell (tracks: 1 to 7)
Maracas – Willie Bobo (tracks: 8)
Organ – Ernie Hayes (tracks: 4, 5)
Percussion – George Bohanon (tracks: 11)
Percussion, Tambourine – Unknown Artist (tracks: 7)
Piano – Archie Shepp (tracks: 2)
Tenor Saxophone – Charles Lloyd (tracks: 10), Jimmy Woods (tracks: 8)
Trombone – George Bohanon (tracks: 10)
Vocals – Albert Stinson (tracks: 8), Chico Hamilton (tracks: 6)

LARRY CORYELL | PHILIP CATHERINE — Twin House + Five Splendid Bonus Tracks (1977) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The first of two fine guitar duet recordings with Phillip Catherine. Of the two, Catherine's sound is more rooted in the tradition of Django Reinhardt and tends to be more introspective. Coryell is his usual incorrigible self; however, Catherine's presence seemed to inspire more experimentation and intelligent playing on Coryell's part. As expected, this session will appeal primarily to guitarists -- and for good reason, as both players exploit their chops -- but it should be noted that the compositions here are quite memorable. Whether soloing over one riff ("Mortgage on Your Soul"), playing the blues ("Twin House"), or showing off ("Airpower"), this is an excellent collaboration and one of Coryell's most ambitious performances. Robert Taylor
Tracklist :
1    Ms. Julie 5:26
Written-By – Coryell
2    Homecomings 5:55
Written-By – Catherine
3    Airpower 4:02
Written-By – Catherine
4    Twin House 5:16
Written-By – Catherine
5    Gloryell 7:16
Written-By – Jimmy Webb
6    Nuages 5:17
Written-By – Django Reinhardt
7    Twice A Week 4:42
Written-By – Catherine
8    Dance Dream 5:26
Written-By – Palle Mikkelborg
9    Snowshadows 3:29
Written-By – Coryell
10    Deus Xango 5:28
Piano – Joachim Kühn
Written-By – Astor Piazzolla
11    My Serenade 4:54
Written-By – Django Reinhardt
12    Father Christmas 2:39
Written-By – Catherine
13    The Train And The River 4:51
Written-By – J. Giuffre
Nota
Tracks 1 to 8 recorded 1976 at Olympic Sound Studios, London, tracks 9 to 13 recorded 1977 at Rüssl Studios, Hamburg.
Track 8 previously unreleased.
Credits
Guitar – Larry Coryell, Philip Catherine

CORYELL | CATHERINE — Splendid (1978-2007) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The companion to Twin House proves to be just as good as the first. This session is a bit more experimental than the first and includes the always reliable Joachim Kühn on piano ("Dues Xango"). Like their first effort, it is not just their remarkable technique that makes this a worthy effort, but also the energetic compositions. Splendid is just as good, if not better, than Twin House, hence, both are recommended. Robert Taylor
Tracklist :
1    One Plus Two Blues 5:17
Written-By – Larry Coryell
2    Snowshadows 3:29
Written-By – Larry Coryell
3    Transvested Express 5:20
Written-By – Philip Catherine
4    Deus Xango 5:27
Piano – Joachim Kühn
Written-By – Astor Piazzolla
5    My Serenade 4:54
Written-By – Django Reinhardt
6    No More Booze 3:43
Written-By – Larry Coryell
7    Father Christmas 2:29
Written-By – Philip Catherine
8    A Quiet Day In Spring 4:02
Written-By – Julie Coryell
9    The Train And The River 4:48
Written-By – Jimmy Giuffre
Credits
Acoustic Guitar [6-string, 12-string] – Larry Coryell
Acoustic Guitar [6-string, 12-string], Electric Guitar [Fretless] – Philip Catherine

STÉPHANE GRAPPELLI | PHILIP CATHERINE | LARRY CORYELL | NIELS-HENNING ØRSTED PEDERSEN — Young Django (1979-1984) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This CD finds veteran violinist Stephane Grappelli joined by bassist Niels Pedersen and guitarists Philip Catherine and Larry Coryell for a memorable tribute to Django Reinhardt. Grappelli has recorded many Reinhardt memorial albums through the years but this one is particularly special for both Coryell and Catherine go out of their way to display the unexpected influence that Reinhardt has had on their styles. The guitarists contribute a song apiece and also enjoy playing seven compositions co-written by Django and Grappelli. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Djangology 3:24
Written-By – Reinhardt, Grappelli
2    Sweet Chorus 4:20
Written-By – Reinhardt, Grappelli
3    Minor Swing 3:27
Written-By – Reinhardt, Grappelli
4    Are You In The Mood? 3:27
Written-By – Reinhardt, Grappelli
5    Gallerie St. Hubert 4:08
Written-By – Catherine
6    Tears 6:18
Written-By – Reinhardt, Grappelli
7    Swing Guitar 3:49
Written-By – Reinhardt, Grappelli
8    Oriental Shuffle 3:43
Written-By – Reinhardt, Grappelli
9    Blues For Django And Stephane 4:57
Written-By – Coryell
Credits
Guitar [Left] – Larry Coryell
Guitar [Right] – Philip Catherine
Piano – Stephane Grappelli (tracks: 9)
Voice – Larry Coryell (tracks: 7, 9), Stephane Grappelli (tracks: 7)

LARRY CORYELL & PHILIP CATHERINE JAZZ AT BERLIN PHILHARMONIC XI — The Last Call (2021) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The two guitar icons Larry Coryell and Philipp Catherine share a long history and, despite their different musical backgrounds on both sides of the Atlantic, a close musical kinship. Recorded on January 27, 2017, as part of the "Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic" series, "The Last Call" is the final recording of Larry Coryell, who passed away four weeks later on February 19, 2017. It serves as an echo of a very special relationship between two highly accomplished guitarists, filled with creative compatibility, enthusiasm, and deep mutual understanding. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Larry Coryell and Philip Catherine–    Miss Julie 7:14
Written-By – Larry Coryell
2    Larry Coryell and Philip Catherine–    Homecomings 6:58
Written-By – Philip Catherine
3    Larry Coryell and Philip Catherine–    Manhã De Carnaval (From Orfeu Negro) 7:07
Written-By – Antônio Maria, Luiz Bonfá
4    Larry Coryell and Philip Catherine–    Jemin-Eye'n 5:28
Written-By – Larry Coryell
5    Philip Catherine and Jan Lundgren–    Embraceable You 4:54
Written-By – George Gershwin
6    Larry Coryell and Lars Danielsson–    Bags' Groove 6:43
Written-By – Milt Jackson
7    Larry Coryell, Philip Catherine, Lars Danielsson, Jan Lundgren and Paolo Fresu–    Green Dolphin Street 9:31
Written-By – Oscar Peterson
Credits :
Artwork [Cover Art Based And Inspired By A Work Of] – Alain Biltereyst

LARRY CORYELL — Fallen Angel (1993) Two Version (1993, Essential Jazz – ESJCD 237) + (1993, CTI Records – MA 70 01 236) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

On Fallen Angel, Larry Coryell teams up with arranger Don Sebesky to produce a wide-ranging album full of sampled sounds and programmed tracks in an attempt to mix the old CTI sound of the '70s with the production techniques and rhythms of the '90s. "Inner City Blues" kicks things off with great promise, as Coryell jams over a pre-programmed rhythm track with background vocalists. On "(Angel on Sunset) Bumpin' on Sunset," he improvises along with a sampled Wes Montgomery, then turns Erroll Garner's classic "Misty" into a mid-tempo reggae jaunt through which he and pianist Mulgrew Miller travel lightly. The CTI connection is brought to the forefront with a remake of Deodato's "2001" hit called "Thus Spoke Z," on which the famous theme is implied but never stated. Other highlights include a funky, angular tribute called "Monk's Corner," Sebesky's attractive "I Remember Bill" and the solo "Westerly Wind." There are also two pleasant smooth jazz vocal pieces at the front of the album, the beautiful ballad, "Fallen," a duet between vocalists Klyde Jones and Jeanie Bryson, and the funky made-for-radio "Never Never," featuring saxophonist Richard Elliot and a vocal from Ms. Jones.
Fallen Angel was obviously an attempt to find Larry Coryell a place on the smooth jazz playlist, a task it didn't really accomplish. While it is not likely to appease those who bemoan the guitarist's failure to live up to his initial promise, it can be enjoyed if taken on its own terms. Jim Newsom
Tracklist :
1. Inner City Blues (3:31)
Vocals – Klyde Jones
Written-By – James Nyx, Marvin Gaye
2. Fallen (3:45)
Saxophone [Tenor] – Richard Elliot
Vocals – Jeanie Bryson, Klyde Jones

Written-By – Lauren Wood
3. Never Never (3:34)
Lyrics By – Klyde Jones
Music By – Don Sebesky
Saxophone [Tenor] – Richard Elliot
Vocals – Klyde Jones
4. Angel On Sunset (5:40)
Electric Guitar – Wes Montgomery
Written-By – Don Sebesky, Wes Montgomery

5. Stardust (5:55)
Piano – Mulgrew Miller
Written-By – Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish
6. Misty (4:32)
Piano – Mulgrew Miller
Written-By – Erroll Garner
7. I Remember Bill (3:07)
Written-By – Don Sebesky
8. Pieta (5:53)
Adapted By – Don Sebesky
Piano – Ted Rosenthal
Written-By – Rachmaninoff
9. Thus Spoke Z (4:49)
Adapted By – Don Sebesky, Larry Coryell
Piano – Mulgrew Miller
Saxophone [Alto] – Chris Hunter
Written-By – Richard Strauss
10. Stella By Starlight (4:31)
Written-By – Ned Washington, Victor Young
11. Monk's Corner (6:26)
Piano – Ted Rosenthal
Written-By – Don Sebesky, Larry Coryell
12. Westerly Wind (2:04)
Written-By – Larry Coryell
13. The Moors (2:53)
Written-By – Larry Coryell
Credits :
Arranged By – Don Sebesky
Electric Guitar – Larry Coryell

LARRY CORYELL — Barefoot Boy (1971-2000) WV (image+.cue), lossless

Produced by Bob Thiele and recorded at Electric Lady studios with engineer Eddie Kramer, Barefoot Boy is one of Larry Coryell's finest recordings as a leader. "Gypsy Queen" was recorded prior to bassist Mervin Bronson's arrival at the studio, and features the percussion section locking into a groove over which Coryell lays down a riff and Steve Marcus cuts loose with a fiery soprano sax solo. When it's his turn to solo on this opening number, Coryell turns up the heat, sounding like a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Sonny Sharrock. (Coryell played with Sharrock on Herbie Mann's Memphis Underground.) "The Great Escape" finds Coryell cooking over a bass and percussion groove, with Marcus on tenor sax. "Call to the Higher Consciousness" is a side-long 20-minute jam in which all the players take a ride, with Marcus once again cooking on the soprano sax. Roy Haynes is superb throughout, working in tandem with the percussionists to keep the music moving. This recording is a noteworthy example of the possibilities inherent in the early days of fusion, blending the electrifying energy of rock with the improvisational excitement of jazz.  Jim Newsom
Tracklist :
1    Gypsy Queen 11:50
Congas – Lawrence Killian
Drums – Roy Haynes
Guitar – Larry Coryell
Percussion – Harry Wilkinson
Soprano Saxophone – Steve Marcus
Written-By – Gabor Szabo
2    The Great Escape 8:39
Bass – Mervin Bronson
Congas – Lawrence Killian
Drums – Roy Haynes
Guitar – Larry Coryell
Percussion – Harry Wilkinson
Soprano Saxophone – Steve Marcus
Written-By – Coryell
3    Call To The Higher Consciousness 20:00
Bass – Mervin Bronson
Congas – Lawrence Killian
Drums – Roy Haynes
Guitar – Larry Coryell
Percussion – Harry Wilkinson
Piano – Mike Mandel
Tenor Saxophone – Steve Marcus
Written-By – Coryell

STEVE SMITH | TOM COSTER | LARRY CORYELL — Cause And Effect (1998) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Produced by Bob Thiele and recorded at Electric Lady studios with engineer Eddie Kramer, Barefoot Boy is one of Larry Coryell's finest recordings as a leader. "Gypsy Queen" was recorded prior to bassist Mervin Bronson's arrival at the studio, and features the percussion section locking into a groove over which Coryell lays down a riff and Steve Marcus cuts loose with a fiery soprano sax solo. When it's his turn to solo on this opening number, Coryell turns up the heat, sounding like a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Sonny Sharrock. (Coryell played with Sharrock on Herbie Mann's Memphis Underground.) "The Great Escape" finds Coryell cooking over a bass and percussion groove, with Marcus on tenor sax. "Call to the Higher Consciousness" is a side-long 20-minute jam in which all the players take a ride, with Marcus once again cooking on the soprano sax. Roy Haynes is superb throughout, working in tandem with the percussionists to keep the music moving. This recording is a noteworthy example of the possibilities inherent in the early days of fusion, blending the electrifying energy of rock with the improvisational excitement of jazz.  Jim Newsom
Tracklist :
1. These Are Odd Times ( 7:54 )
Written-By – Larry Coryell, Steve Smith, Tom Coster
2. Plankton ( 4:34 )
Written-By – Larry Coryell, Steve Smith, Tom Coster
3. Wrong Is Right ( 7:16 )
Written-By – Larry Coryell
4. Bubba ( 6:02 )
Written-By – Larry Coryell
5. Cause & Effect ( 0:49 )
Written-By – Steve Smith, Tom Coster
6. Night Visitors ( 8:08 )
Written-By – Larry Coryell, Steve Smith, Tom Coster
7. Miss Guided Missile ( 8:37 )
Written-By – Larry Coryell, Steve Smith, Tom Coster
8. First Things First ( 7:51 )
Written-By – Larry Coryell
9. Night Visitors Revisited ( 2:19 )
Written-By – Steve Smith, Tom Coster
10. Finale Wes & Jimmy ( 11:13 )
Written-By – Larry Coryell, Steve Smith, Tom Coster
Personnel :
Bass – Benny Rietveld (tracks: 2, 6, 10), Victor Wooten (tracks: 1)
Drums, Producer – Steve Smith
Guitar, Co-producer – Larry Coryell
Keyboards, Co-producer – Tom Coster

LARRY CORYELL | ALPHONSE MOUZON — Back Together Again (1977-2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

After going their separate ways upon the breakup of the Eleventh House, guitarist Larry Coryell, and drummer Alphonse Mouzon teamed up again for what turned out to be a disappointing reunion. This despite the added presence of guitarist Philip Catherine. The same high energy fusion that made each player so popular is on display here, but so is Mouzon's infatuation with disco. "Beneath the Earth," "Transvested Express," and "High Love" contain some impressive playing, but the disco/funk of "Get on Up (We Gonna Boogie)" and "Back Together Again" make for a dated and uneven recording. Robert Taylor

Tracklist :

1 Beneath The Earth 2:58

Composed By, Arranged By – Alphonse Mouzon

2 The Phonse 3:43

Composed By, Arranged By – John Lee

3 Transvested Express 3:49

Composed By, Arranged By – Philip Catherine

4 Crystallization 3:17

Arranged By – Larry Coryell

Composed By – Julie Coryell

5 Rock 'N' Roll Lovers 4:02

Composed By, Arranged By – Alphonse Mouzon

6 Get On Up (We Gonna Boogie) 2:49

Composed By, Arranged By – Alphonse Mouzon

7 Reconciliation 2:30

Backing Vocals – Cheryl P. Alexander, Tawatha Agee

Composed By, Arranged By – Larry Coryell

8 Back Together Again 3:07

Composed By, Arranged By – Alphonse Mouzon

9 Mr. C 3:28

Composed By, Arranged By – Larry Coryell

10 High Love 5:49

Composed By, Arranged By – Larry Coryell

Credits:

Bass – John Lee  

Drums, Vocals, Producer – Alphonse Mouzon

Guitar – Philip Catherine

Guitar, Producer – Larry Coryell

LARRY CORYELL — Offering (1972-2001) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Recorded in 1972, guitarist Larry Coryell's Offering has often been overlooked because it was the album that was released just before the debut of his legendary fusion band the Eleventh House. It's too bad, too, since Coryell's playing here is so inspired and free of the intellectual trappings of some of his later work. The band on Offering is a crack jazz-rock outfit made up of drummer Harry Wilkinson, bassist Melvyn Bronson, soprano saxophonist Steve Marcus, and electric pianist Mike Mandel (also a founding member of the Eleventh House). The vibe on this set is akin to the rugged jazz-rock forging of Soft Machine beginning on Fourth. And while it's tempting to lump this set in with the rest of the fused-out fare of the time, Offering is a distinctly -- and consciously -- more melodic record than those issued by Coryell's contemporaries at the time. Compositions such as "Foreplay," with its loping soprano and keyboard lines, stand apart from most of the Miles Davis-inspired crowd (Hancock, Corea, et. al), and "Ruminations" with its knotty, striated bop lines, comes on strong from the middle of three entwining harmonic figures to reach out and create a melodic framer from the pathos; Coryell's solo, which is equal parts Jimi Hendrix and Sonny Sharrock, is a wonderfully scorching and elusive sprite. Beginning with "Scotland I," which closes out side one, the jams get a bit more abstract and a bit more involved with the primacy of improvisation without losing their lyrical sensibilities. Offering is, in its own way, every bit as strong as the Eleventh House's debut and deserves to be considered hand in hand with it.
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Tracklist
1. Foreplay (8:10)
2. Ruminations (4:17)
3. Scotland I (6:41)
4. Offering (6:46)
5. The Meditation Of November 8th (5:12)
6. Beggar`s Chant (8:03)
Total time 39:09
Credits
Larry Coryell - Guitar
Mike Mandel - Electric Piano with Fuzz-Wah
Steve Marcus - Soprano Saxophone
Mervin Bronson - Bass
Harry Wilkinson - Drums

LARRY CORYELL / BADI ASSAD / JOHN ABERCROMBIE - Three Guitars (2005) 24bits-96hz / FLAC

It's rare for three guitarists of this caliber to be assembled for a recording date. John Abercrombie claimed that he hadn't touched his acoustic guitar for three years prior to receiving an invitation to make this recording, though he was obviously ready when the tape rolled. Larry Coryell has made a number of acoustic recordings prior to this disc. Badi Assad's three previous CDs for Chesky have all merited high praise.
Assad contributed five compositions to the session, though the stunning opener, "Seu Jorge e Dona Ica," is hard to beat. She initially accompanies her fellow guitarists on a percussive instrument called a kalimba, which sounds like it originates from Africa. This six-minute work has several distinctive sections, including a bit of her mouth percussion. Her "After the Rain" showcases the intricate interplay between the three guitarists. The moody, march-like "Metamorphosis" also proves compelling, while her switch to copper flute with an interspersing vocal transforms the piece into borderline avant-garde.
Assad's body percussion introduces Abercrombie's challenging "Descending Grace," a piece full of surprising twists. His "Ralph's Piano Waltz" is every bit as difficult, but the players seem to tackle it effortlessly.
Coryell also brought several of his pieces to the sessions. "New Lute Prelude" was inspired by the late Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida, it serves as a brief introduction to the much more laid-back "New Lute Interlude." He also composed two duets to play with Assad. The wild "No Flight Tonight" features her vocals and incredible mouth and body percussion as the sole accompaniment for Coryell. They also walk a musical tightrope together in his "Exercise in Fourths" without any slips. Highly recommended. by Ken Dryden  
Tracklist :
1     Seu Jorge E Dona Ica 6:00
Badi Assad / Sergio Assad
2     New Lute (Prelude) 1:34
Larry Coryell
3     New Lute (Interlude) 3:14
Larry Coryell
4     Soundtrack 4:17
John Abercrombie
5     After the Rain 4:56
Badi Assad
6     Descending Grace 5:28
John Abercrombie
7     Metamorphosis 4:03
Badi Assad
8     No Flight Tonight 4:24
Larry Coryell
9     Ralph's Piano Waltz 5:09
John Abercrombie
10     Suspended Circles 5:25
Badi Assad
11     Exercise in Fourths 2:33
Larry Coryell
12     Autumn Breeze 3:30
Badi Assad
13     Timeless 7:04
John Abercrombie
Credits :
Acoustic Guitar [Fisher Nylon String Classical], Flute [Copper], Percussion [Mouth And Body], Kalimba, Vocals – Badi Assad
Acoustic Guitar [Grimes] – Larry Coryell
Acoustic Guitar [Gruen] – John Abercrombie

LARRY CORYELL / EMILY REMLER - Together (1985) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This interesting and one-time matchup features Larry Coryell and Emily Remler on a set of guitar duets. It is easy to tell the two players apart, yet their styles were quite complementary. Highlights of the date (which has four standards, Pat Martino's "Gerri's Blues," and two Coryell originals) include "Joy Spring," "How My Heart Sings" and "How Insensitive." by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Arubian Nights 5:50
Larry Coryell
2     Joy Spring 5:44
Clifford Brown
3     Ill Wind 6:27
Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler
4     How My Heart Sings 5:43
Earl Zindars
5     Six Beats, Six Strings 6:57
Larry Coryell
6     Gerri's Blues 5:29
Pat Martino
7     How Insensitive 8:27
Norman Gimbel / Antônio Carlos Jobim
Credits :
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Emily Remler, Larry Coryell

HERBIE MANN - Memphis Underground (1969-2002) RM / Atlantic Masters / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Herbie Mann has always been open to new trends in his music. For this 1969 studio session, he and three other top soloists (vibraphonist Roy Ayers and guitarists Larry Coryell and Sonny Sharrock) went down to Memphis and combined their talents with a topnotch local rhythm section. The music effectively mixes R&B and country rhythms with the lead jazz voices, although the material, which includes "Memphis Underground," "Hold On! I'm Comin'," and "Chain of Fools," is rather weak. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Memphis Underground 7:09
Herbie Mann
2     New Orleans 2:07
Frank Guida / Joseph Royster
3     Hold on, I'm Comin' 8:57
Isaac Hayes / David Porter
Bass [Fender] – Miroslav Vitous
4     Chain of Fools 10:43
Don Covay
5     Battle Hymn of the Republic 7:14
Traditional
Arranged By – Herbie Mann
Congas – Roy Ayers
Credits :
Bass [Fender Bass] – Mike Leech, Tommy Cogbill
Drums – Gene Christman
Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic Piano] – Bobby Wood
Flute – Herbie Mann
Guitar – Larry Coryell, Reggie Young, Sonny Sharrock
Organ – Bobby Emmons
Vibraphone [Vibes] – Roy Ayers

THE ELEVENTH HOUSE - Introducing The Eleventh House with Larry Coryell (1974-1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The Eleventh House during 1972-1975 was one of the stronger working groups in fusion, led by one of the unsung heroes of the idiom, guitarist Larry Coryell. This CD reissue brings back The Eleventh House's first recording and, in addition to Coryell's guitar, most heavily featured are trumpeter Randy Brecker (who would later be replaced by Mike Lawrence) and keyboardist Mike Mandel; bassist Danny Trifan and drummer Alphonse Mouzon are strong in backup roles. The influence of Miles Davis, Weather Report, and Herbie Hancock is apparent, but The Eleventh House also offered a sound of their own. Brecker's solos are often both fiery and lyrical (although his use of an occasional electric wah-wah device is less interesting). Coryell and Mandel blend together quite well, and the original grooves on this set often have distinctive personalities. Pity that the reissue does not have any liner notes, otherwise it is easily recommended to fans of early fusion. by Scott Yanow

Tracklist:

1. Birdfingers ( 3:07 ) 

2. The Funky Waltz ( 5:10 )

3. Low Lee Tah ( 4:17 )

4. Adam Smasher ( 4:30 ) 

5. Joy Ride ( 6:08 ) 

6. Yin ( 6:03 ) 

7. Theme For A Dream ( 3:26 )

8. Gratitude ( 3:21 )

9. Ism-ejercicio ( 3:59 )

10. Right On Yàll ( 4:21 )

Total Time : 44:47

Musicians

Randy Brecker – horn, trumpet

Larry Coryell – guitar

Mike Mandel – piano, synthesizer

Alphonse Mouzon – drums, percussion

Danny Trifan – bass

LARRY CORYELL - Spaces (1974) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This album features the pioneer fusion guitarist Larry Coryell with quite an all-star group. Two selections match Coryell with fellow guitarist John McLaughlin, bassist Miroslav Vitous (doubling on cello) and drummer Billy Cobham, all important fusion players at the time. "Rene's Theme" is a guitar duet with McLaughlin, while "Gloria's Steps" (a Scott LaFaro composition) has Coryell, Vitous and Cobham jamming as a trio. Chick Corea sits in on electric keyboard for "Chris," and the 20-second closer ("New Year's Day in Los Angeles -- 1968") finds Coryell playing alone. Overall, the music has its energetic moments, but also contains some lyricism often lacking in fusion of the mid-'70s. In addition, all of the musicians already had their own original voices, making Spaces a stimulating album worth searching for. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1 Spaces (Infinite) 9:16
Composed By – Julie Coryell
2 Rene's Theme 4:06
Composed By – René Thomas
3 Gloria's Step 4:29
Composed By – Scott LaFaro
4 Wrong Is Right 9:00
Composed By – Larry Coryell
5 Chris 9:31
Composed By – Julie Coryell
6 New Year's Day In Los Angeles - 1968 0:20
Composed By – Larry Coryell
Credits:
Bass – Miroslav Vitous
Drums – Billy Cobham
Electric Piano – Chick Corea
Guitar – John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell

THE ELEVENTH HOUSE ft. LARRY CORYELL - Level One (1975-2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This was the follow-up to the legendary Introducing the Eleventh House recording. While it never achieved the classic status of its predecessor, it is an excellent follow-up that captures the band at their creative and technical peak. From the whimsical "Diedra" to the intense "Nyctophobia," Coryell leads his group with an understated refrain. He has always been at his best when acting as an equal within a group's space rather than as the centerpiece. His one indulgence here is the pretty, acoustic guitar solo "Eyes of Love." Of particular interest on this recording is the ferocious drumming of Alponse Mouzon, who displays a style of speed and power that rivals that of Billy Cobham. This is a forgotten gem from the fusion era. by Robert Taylor

Tracklist:

1 Level One 3:04

Twelve-String Guitar – Steve Khan

Written-By – Mike Mandel

2 The Other Side  4:37

Written-By – Michael Lawrence 

3 Diedra 3:59

Written-By – Mike Mandel

4 Some Greasy Stuff 3:31

Written-By – Alphonze Mouzon 

5 Nyctaphobia 4:06

Written-By – Alphonze Mouzon 

Suite (5:32)

Written-By – Larry Coryell

6a Entrance

6b Repose

6c Exit

7 Eyes Of Love 2:27

Written-By – Larry Coryell

8 Struttin' With Sunshine 3:26

Written-By – Larry Coryell

9 That's The Joint 4:04

Written-By – John Lee 

Credits:.

Bass Guitar – John Lee 

Guitar – Larry Coryell

Keyboards – Mike Mandel

Percussion – Alphonse Mouzon

Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Michael Lawrence

LARRY COYELL - Spaces Revisited (1997) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

What started as a project to reunite Coryell with Billy Cobham on drums in order to take a second look at the sound and style of the Coryell's Spaces ended up creating a whole new chapter instead. With Richard Bona on bass and Bireli Lagrene on guitar, these nine songs capture the spirit of that 30-year-old session with new, adventuresome playing and vigor. Coryell takes great pride in the spontaneity of this project -- one day rehearsal, two days recording -- and well he should, since it contains musicians interacting with each other in a loose yet totally on-top-of-their-game manner. Bireli shines on the 9/8 section "Variations on Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," while Bona solos beautifully on "Blues for Django and Stephane." Yet it's ultimately Coryell's and Cobham's show, and their playing throughout is sublime with the on-the-spot recording of "Hong Kong Breeze" -- an off the cuff head arrangement done in one take -- showcasing their two players/one mind interplay. Maybe you can't go home again, but this album clearly proves you can always take your luggage with you and build a whole new house.  by Cub Koda

Tracklist:

1. The Dragon Gate (6:30)

2. Hong Kong Breeze (8:25)

3. Spaces Revisited (7:05)

4. Variations On Good-Bye Pork Pie Hat (8:03)

5. Blues For Django And Stephane (5:24)

6. Morning Of The Carnival (7:31)

7. Oleo (5:04)

8. Introduction To 'Ruby' (1:33)

9. Ruby My Dear (4:24)

Total time 53:59

Line-up / Musicians

- Larry Coryell / acoustic & electric guitars, producer

- Biréli Lagrène / guitars

- Richard Bona / bass

- Billy Cobham / drums

Bireli solos first (1 to 3,6,7,9), Larry solos first (4,5), Larry plays melody (9)

LARRY CORYELL - Barefoot Man : Sanpaku (2016) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist:
1 Sanpaku 10:41
2 Back To Russia 6:16
3 If Miles Were Here 7:02
4 Improv On 97 5:05
5 Penultimate 6:30
6 Manteca 8:22
Written-By [Uncredited] – Dizzy Gillespie
7 Blow Your Mind 8:26
Credits:
Arranged By, Composed By, Guitar, Producer – Larry Coryell
Bass – John Lee
Drums – Lee Pierson
Flute, Saxophone – Dan Jordan
Piano – Lynne Arriale