Tokyo Live
performed by John McLaughlin, 1942- (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1994), 1 hour 15 mins
Details
- Field of Interest
- Jazz
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 1 hour 15 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Jazz Fusion, Post-Bop
- Label
- Universal Classics & Jazz
- Performer
- John McLaughlin, 1942-
- UPC (Physical)
- 00731452187024
- Release Date
- 1994-05-13
- Review
- Although it is tempting to think that The Free Spirits (the trio featured on this CD), due to the similarity of the instrumentation (guitarist John McLaughlin, organist Joey DeFrancesco and drummer Dennis Chambers), would be an updating of Tony Williams's groundbreaking fusion group Lifetime, the reality is somewhat different. McLaughlin may get top billing but this music sounds very much like a Joey DeFrancesco-led Jimmy Smith revival date with most of the selections being blues-based. There are some introspective moments for the guitarist (who plays strictly electric here) but DeFrancesco dominates the ensembles and takes the lion's share of the solo space. The music is enjoyable enough although none of the compositions (all but Miles Davis's "No Blues" are by McLaughlin) are all that memorable. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
- Subject
- Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Jazz Fusion, Post-Bop, Jazz Fusion, Post-Bop
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Jazz Fusion, Post-Bop