Cab 4

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Total Tracks: 11   Total Length: 66:49

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Bill Milkowski

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04.22.11
An incendiary collision of rock and jazz, executed with mind-boggling chops.
Label: Favored Nations

This all-star ensemble is a fusion fan's dream band. With British fusion pioneer Brian Auger (of Trinity and Oblivion Express fame) on Hammond B-3 organ and featuring electric fretless bass wonder Bunny Brunel (formerly with Chick Corea), guitar shredder Tony MacAlpine and all-world drummer Dennis Chambers (currently with Santana), this fusion juggernaut holds nothing back on an incendiary collision of rock and jazz executed with mind-boggling chops, stop-time precision and daredevil unison lines. Highlights include Brunel's explosive opener "Hold On," MacAlpine's Return to Forever-ish "BB's Rumba" (featuring a brilliant piano solo by special guest Patrice Rushen), Brunel's ultra-funky "Bass Ackward" and his blistering fuzoid workout "Dede."

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Excellent!!

cwm2003

Great rocking in a real jazz sense.

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Juicy!

zoot_the_muppet

Holy cow, where have I been to NOT have heard of this collaborative group?!? This reminds me how excited I got the first time I heard Brand X back in 1979.

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Oh Yeah!

subtone

This CAB gets a 98 - very tight and supple with strong finish. Best listened to right away.

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So good it hurts!

kurtmatter

Quite simply some of the best fusion I've ever heard!

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Powerful!

Jesusjazz1

This group of musicians, who have been around for a while, illustrate the value of teamwork in music. Every band should listen to this cd and take a lot of notes mentally and musically.

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