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Larry Coryell

Basics (1968-1969)

Basics (1968-1969)

UPC: 664140793729

Format: CD

Release Date: Jun 07, 2019

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Personnel includes: Larry Coryell (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, piano, bass); Julie Coryell (vocals); Steve Marcus (soprano & tenor saxophones); Randy Brecker, Mike Lawrence (trumpet); Jim Pepper (flute); Mike Mandell (piano, electric piano, keyboards, synthesizer); Ralph Towner (guitar); Ron Carter, Chuck Rainey (electric bass); Bernard Purdie (drums); Collin Walcott (congas, tabla); Ray Mantilla, Aphonse Mouzon (percussion).
Recorded between 1968 & 1979.
This album of leftovers from Vanguard sessions is better than it appears but far from essential. The personnel listing is confusing (and inexcusably leaves off the name of tenor-saxophonist Jim Pepper). The music, which ranges from basic blues to early fusion and only clocks in at around 31 minutes, also features organist Mike Mandel and several rhythm sections. Fans of guitarist Larry Coryell (a fusion pioneer) may find some moments of interest here. ~ Scott Yanow