Hendrix's songs transformed into magnificent jazz
This ambitious work infuses Jimi Hendrix's songs with a rich brass ensemble and improvisational elements, elevating them into magnificent jazz.
A sharp horn section and electric guitars merge to create a multi-layered wall of sound. A planned collaboration with Jimi Hendrix in 1970 was cancelled due to his sudden death, but this performance carried on his legacy, presenting a unique interpretation utilizing electronic instruments and intricate orchestration. David Sanborn's alto saxophone and Kawasaki's guitar reconstruct the energy of the original tracks within a jazz context. This historically significant recording expands the concept of big band and breathes new life into psychedelic music.
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9 TRACKS:
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1)
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Angel
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2)
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Crosstown Traffic / Little Miss Lover
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3)
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Castles Made Of Sand / Foxey Lady
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4)
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Up From The Skies
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5)
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1983-A Merman I Should Turn To Be
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6)
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Voodoo Chile
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7)
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Gypsy Eyes
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8)
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Little Wing
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9)
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Up From The Skies
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Co-producer - Teddy Randazzo (8)
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Written-By - Jimi Hendrix
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Electric Guitar - Ryo Kawasaki
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French Horn, Synthesizer - Peter Levin
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Soprano Saxophone, Alto Flute - David Sanborn
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Trumpet - Lewis Soloff
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Synthesizer, Percussion - Joe Gallivan (8)
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Leader, Piano - Gil Evans
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Electric Guitar - John Abercrombie
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Tuba - Bob Stewart (8)
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Chimes, Percussion [Latin], Vibraphone, Timpani - Warren Smith, Jr.
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Electric Piano, Synthesizer - David Horowitz
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Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet - Ernie Royal (8)
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Trumpet, Vocals, Percussion, Koto - Marvin C. Peterson
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Synthesizer, Trombone, Flute, Bass - Tom Malone
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Bass Clarinet, Tuba, Electric Bass - Howard Johnson (3)
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Bass, Synthesizer - Paul Metzke (8)
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Double Bass - Don Pate
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French Horn - John Clark (2) (8)
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Congas, Drums - Susan Evans
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Executive-Producer - Steve Backer
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Engineer [Mixdown] - Bob Simpson
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Engineer [Overdubs] - Bob Simpson (8)
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Engineer [Recording] - Bob Simpson
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Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass - Michael Moore (2)
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Tenor Saxophone, Flute - George Adams (8)
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Drums - Bruce Ditmas
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Producer - Mike Lipskin
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Tenor Saxophone, Flute - Billy Harper
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Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Alto Saxophone - Trevor Koehler
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Guitar - Keith Loving
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Engineer - Gus Mossler (8)
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Engineer [Mixdown] - Dick Baxter
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Co-producer - Anita Evans (8)
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Liner Notes - 瀬川昌久
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Art Direction - Pietro Alfieri
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Photography By - Nick Sangiamo
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French Horn - Peter Gordon (8)