Magic is a Jazz album by Billy Cobham, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 34 pressings tracked, owned by 6 collectors.
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Of all Billy Cobham's Columbia fusion sessions, time has been the most unkind to Magic. Despite some inspired and at times awe-inspiring performances, the album is too much a product of its era, suffering from sickly sweet production, awkward vocal contributions, and ill-fitting clarinet contributions from an out of place Alvin Batiste. Strip away the viscous layers of gloss and indulgence, and Magic begins to live up to its title. Cobham's rhythmic interplay with bassist Randy Jackson and percussionists Pete Escovedo and Sheila E. is nothing short of astounding, as fierce and funky as anything in the drummer's catalog. But the songs are tepid and the arrangements overbaked, not to mention that Pete Maunu's guitar wankery verging on the point of absurdity. All in all, too much of a good thing, yet still not enough.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1On A Magic Carpet Ride5:08
- A2AC/DC5:27
- A3Leaward Winds3:39
- A4Puffnstuff6:23
Side B
- B1"Anteres" The Star5:10
- B2.aMagic5:51
- B2.b(Reflections In The Clouds)6:39
- B2.c(Magic - Recapitulation)0:53
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Jazz Fusion
- layered
- euphoric
- spacey
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Gatefold cover.
Produced for Bilham Cobly Productions
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York
Recorded at Electric Lady Recording Studios, N.Y. and Manta Sound, Toronto, Canada.
Catalog numbers:
JC 34939 - Spine & labels
34939 - Cover
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Joachim KühnPIANO ELECTRIC PIANO ELECTRIC PIANO, ACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Kathleen KaanVOCALS
- Mark SoskinSYNTHESIZER KEYBOARDS PIANO
- Pete EscovedoVOCALS TIMBALES
- Peter MaunuGUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Randy JacksonBASS BASS, SOLOIST SOLOIST, BASS
- Alvin BatisteCLARINET CLARINET, CHORUS CLARINET, VOCALS
- Billy CobhamVOCALS VOCALS, OTHER VOCALS, PERFORMER
- Sheila EscovedoCONGAS
6 collectors on Gatefold own this · 34 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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