Spectrum

by Billy Cobham

Overview

Drummer Billy Cobham was fresh from his success with the Mahavishnu Orchestra when he recorded his debut album, which is still his best. Most of the selections showcase Cobham in a quartet with keyboardist Jan Hammer, guitarist Tommy Bolin, and electric bassist Lee Sklar. Two other numbers include Joe Farrell on flute and soprano and trumpeter Jimmy Owens with guitarist John Tropea, Hammer, bassist Ron Carter, and Ray Barretto on congas. The generally high-quality compositions (which include "Red Baron") make this fusion set a standout, a strong mixture of rock-ish rhythms and jazz improvising. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/15/2025
Label:	Friday Music Two
UPC:	0829421072638

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Billy Cobham   Primary Artist,Drums,Percussion
Joe Farrell   Guest Artist,Sax (Soprano),Sax (Alto),Flute,Saxophone
Ron Carter   Guest Artist,Bass
Ray Barretto   Guest Artist,Congas,Percussion
Jan Hammer   Guest Artist,Piano,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Moog Synthesizer,Piano (Electric)
John Tropea   Guest Artist,Guitar
Tommy Bolin   Guest Artist,Guitar,Echoplex
Jimmy Owens   Trumpet,Horn,Flugelhorn
Leland Sklar   Bass,Bass (Acoustic),Fender Jazz Bass

Technical Credits

A. Scott Galloway   Reissue Liner Notes
Ken Scott   Engineer,Remixing
Billy Cobham   Composer,Producer
Bennie Ross Crawford Jr.   Composer