#22 Jam and Toast - CAB4 - by Profyousion
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
CAB 4
I love the overall old school vibe of this tune. Somewhat reminiscent of Jeff Lorber’s pre-commercial days.
Jam and Toast from the album CAB 4 2003 is more edgy than Jeff, but not as cosmic as Return to Forever.
A more comfortable mix I’ve not heard in a while.
It is simultaneously up-tempo and laid back, and all the cats get a chance to express themselves.
And what a lineup.
The main cats are: Tony MacAlpine-guitar, Bunny Brunel-bass, Dennis Chambers-drums, and Brian Auger-keyboards(my man! can you believe it?), and special guest Patrice Rushen.
The tune is bass groove and guitar riff driven, yet not annoyingly so. Which is not to discount the amazing counterpoint contributions of Brian and Patrice, while Dennis is holding it down on the snare and high hat.
CAB is clearly one of the best jazz-fusion groups of the new millenium!
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Track listing:
Hold On
One for the Road;
Shizuka;
Tony Mac;
Raymond;
BB’s Rhumba;
Bass Ackward;
Cloud 10;
Alphonse;
Jam & Toast;
Dede.
Personnel:
Tony MacAlpine, electric guitars, keyboards
Bunny Brunel, electric basses, keyboards, percussion loops
Dennis Chambers, drums
Brian Auger, B3 organ, keyboards
Patrice Rushen, piano, Rhodes, keyboards
