Billy Cobham - Spectrum (Clear Vinyl) (Rhino SYEOR 2023)

On his aptly titled 1973 solo debut, Spectrum, Billy Cobham revealed his interest and aptitude for the rock, jazz and funk genres. Cobham's impressive list of collaborators here include keyboardist Jan Hammer, guitarist Tommy Bolin, electric bassist Lee Sklar and Ray Barretto on congas. Cobham was fresh off his success with the Mahavishnu Orchestra when he recorded Spectrum. The guitar licks from Bolin (Zephyr, James Gang, Deep Purple), who overdosed three years later, are particularly memorable and he merges beautifully with Cobham's Mahavishnu band mate Hammer. Spectrum reached No. 1 on the jazz charts around the world and became a crossover phenomenon, serving as a big influence on the burgeoning funk/jazz and fusion movements.  syeor 2023

A1 Quadrant
4 4:30A2a Searching For The Right Door 6:33A2b SpectrumA3a Anxiety 4:45A3b Taurean MatadorB1 Stratus 9:50B2a To The Women In My Life 4:00B2b Le LisB3a Snoopy's Search 7:39B3b Red Baron