Crosswinds (Billy Cobham album)
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| Studio album by Billy Cobham | ||||
| Released | 1974 | |||
| Studio |
Electric Lady Studios, New York City, re-mixed at Trident Recording Studios, London, England. | |||
| Genre | Jazz fusion | |||
| Length | 35:08 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | William E. Cobham, Jr., Ken Scott | |||
| Billy Cobham chronology | ||||
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Crosswinds is the second album of fusion drummer Billy Cobham. The album was released in 1974. It comprises four songs, all composed by Billy Cobham.
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
Cover art
A photo taken by Billy Cobham himself is used for the cover art; it wraps around the spine to comprise both the front and back cover.
Track listing
All selections written by Billy Cobham.
Side one
- "Spanish Moss – 'A Sound Portrait'" – 17:08
- a. "Spanish Moss" – 4:08
- b. "Savannah The Serene" – 5:09
- Solos: Garnett Brown & George Duke
- c. "Storm" – 2:46
- Solo: Billy Cobham
- d. "Flash Flood" – 5:05
- Solos: Randy Brecker & John Abercrombie
Side two
- "The Pleasant Pheasant" – 5:11
- Solos: Lee Pastora, Michael Brecker, George Duke & Billy Cobham
- "Heather" – 8:25
- Solos: George Duke & Michael Brecker
- "Crosswind" – 3:39
- Solo: John Abercrombie
Personnel
- John Abercrombie – guitars
- Michael Brecker – woodwinds
- Randy Brecker – trumpet
- Garnett Brown – trombone
- Billy Cobham – drums, percussion, production, orchestrations
- George Duke – keyboards
- Lee Pastora – latin percussion
- Ken Scott – production, recording and re-mix engineering
- John Williams – acoustic & electric basses
Chart performance
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1974 | Billboard 200 | 23[3] |
| 1974 | Billboard R&B Albums | 19[3] |
| 1974 | Billboard Jazz Albums | 2[3] |
Trivia
The song "Heather" was used as the basis for the Souls of Mischief's hit song "93 'til Infinity".
References
- ↑ "Crosswinds - Billy Cobham". allmusic.com. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
- ↑ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 41. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- 1 2 3 "Crosswinds - Billy Cobham | Awards | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
External links
- "Billy Cobham - Crosswinds at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
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