Billy Cobham - Spectrum (Gate) [180 Gram] John McLaughlin creating one of the album's

creating one of the album's loveliest tunes

and to the enduring influence of Ives on the music of the Grateful Dead

this recording is a continuous piece featuring seven improvisations dubbed 'Free Form Freak-Out' consisting of directionless jams with pounding drums

A decade after it's release

we've pressed up red and white 'candy cane' platters and put 'em inside a comely gatefold jacket

Billy Cobham - Spectrum (Gate) [180 Gram] John McLaughlin creating one of the album'sOn his aptly titled 1973 solo debut, Spectrum, Billy Cobham revealed his interest and aptitude for the rock, jazz and funk genres. Cobham's impressive list of collaborators here include keyboardist Jan Hammer, guitarist Tommy Bolin, electric bassist Lee Sklar and Ray Barretto on congas. Cobham was fresh off his success with the Mahavishnu Orchestra when he recorded Spectrum. The guitar licks from Bolin (Zephyr, James Gang, Deep Purple), who overdosed