An all-star cast accompanies Brazilian percussion master Airto Moreira on this percolating collection of jazz fusion pieces. Produced by drummer extraordinaire Billy Cobham, the album locks into a steamy groove on Stanley Clarke's "Stanley's Tune" and never lets up. The Middle Eastern flavor of some of the melodies, Moreira and wife Flora Purim's unique vocalizations, and the use of unusual instrumentation on several cuts help make this recording a unique highlight of the electric fusion era. Standout soloists include Eddie Daniels on clarinet and guitarists David Amaro and Gabriel DeLorme, while bassist Clarke provides his usual stellar performance. Jim Newsom
Tracklist :
1 Stanley's Tune 4:31
Arranged, Written-By – Stanley Clarke
2 Musikana 7:03
Written-By – Gabriel DeLorme
3 Virgin Land 8:15
Written-By – Airto Moreira
4 Peasant Dance 3:30
Arranged, Written-By – Milcho Leviev
5 Lydian Riff 7:15
Arranged, Written-By – Milcho Leviev
6 Hot Sand 5:30
Written-By – Airto Moreira
7 I Don't Have To Do What I Don't Want To Do 3:16
Written-By – Airto Moreira, Gabriel DeLorme
Credits :
Airto Moreira - Vocals, Drums & Percussion
Flora Purim - Vocals, Vocal special effects (2, 4, 5), Vocals, Percussion (6)
David Amaro - Guitar (1, 3), 12-String Guitar (2)
Gabriel DeLorme - Guitar (5-7)
George Duke - Keyboards (1, 3) Piano & Arp Synthesizer (6)
Milcho Leviev - Keyboards (4, 5)
Stanley Clarke - Bass (1-3, 6), Alex Blake (4, 5, 7)
George Marge - Oboe (4, 5), Piccolo Flute (4)
Eddie Daniels - Clarinet (4, 5)
Jane Taylor - Bassoon (5)
Kenny Ascher - Piano & Mellotron (7)
Billy Cobham - Producer 
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