Venusian Summer

by Lenny White

Overview

One of the better entries to emerge from a genre that was quickly growing tired. Return to Forever drummer Lenny White, while not as powerful or talented as counterparts Billy Cobham or Alphonse Mouzon, had an excellent feel for funk and an amazing sense of taste. "Chicken-Fried Steak" contains enough odd-time beats and fills to satisfy any drum fanatic, but White proves to be more than just a technician. "The Venusian Summer Suite" and "Mating Drive" are both moody pieces that were obviously influenced by the music of Tangerine Dream. But the primary reason this session succeeds is "Prince of the Sea." It is a strong composition that features Al di Meola and Larry Coryell. This was their only recorded performance together in the '70s and fans are still seeking this recording out to see "who won". This is a must-have fusion recording. ~ Robert Taylor

Product Details

Release Date:	09/26/2017
Label:	Wounded Bird
UPC:	0664140043527

Tracks

1. Chicken-Fried Steak
2. Away Go Troubles Down the Drain
3. The Venusian Summer Suite, Pts. 1 & 2
4. Prelude to Rainbow Delta
5. Mating Drive
6. Prince of the Sea

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lenny White   Primary Artist,Gong,Drums,Piano,Marimba,Timpani,Arp 2600,Clavinet,Keyboards,Bass,Mini Moog,Roto Toms,Wood Block,Synthesizer,Drums (Snare),Suspended Cymbals
Larry Young   Guest Artist,Organ
Hubert Laws   Guest Artist,Flute
Al Di Meola   Guest Artist,Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Larry Coryell   Guest Artist,Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Tom Harrell   Guest Artist,Moog Synthesizer
Jimmy Smith   Guest Artist,Organ
Peter Robinson   Synthesizer,Keyboards
Don Blackman   Synthesizer,Keyboards
Ray Gomez   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Douglas Rodriguez   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Patrick Gleeson   Arp 2600,Keyboards,Mini Moog,Synthesizer,Moog Synthesizer,Oberheim Synthesizer
Doug Rauch   Bass
David Sancious   Organ,Keyboards,Mini Moog,Moog Synthesizer
Weldon Irvine   Organ,Keyboards
Dennis MacKay   Gong,Percussion
Peter Manning Robinson   Arp 2600,Clavinet,Mini Moog,Synthesizer
Onaje Allan Gumbs   Organ,Piano,Clavinet,Keyboards,Mellotron,Piano (Electric)

Technical Credits

Doug Rodrigues   Composer
Lenny White   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Abie Sussman   Design
Patrick Gleeson   Composer,Digital Sequencing,Orchestral Realizations
Doug Rauch   Arranger,Composer
Dennis MacKay   Engineer,Remixing
Dennis Chalkin   Photography
Dane Butcher   Engineer