White, Lenny - Venusian Summer CD
SKU
28-WUND435.2
This is the first-ever legit CD issue of this 1975 release - his first - by the drummer of Return To Forever and one of the drummers on Bitches Brew!
People are still marveling at the guitar duel between Al diMeola and Larry Coryell on this one....
"One of the better entries to emerge from a genre that was quickly growing tired. Return to Forever drummer Lenny White, while not as powerful or talented as counterparts Billy Cobham or Alphonse Mouzon, had an excellent feel for funk and an amazing sense of taste. "Chicken-Fried Steak" contains enough odd-time beats and fills to satisfy any drum fanatic, but White proves to be more than just a technician. "The Venusian Summer Suite" and "Mating Drive" are both moody pieces that were obviously influenced by the music of Tangerine Dream. But the primary reason this session succeeds is "Prince of the Sea." It is a strong composition that features Al di Meola and Larry Coryell. This was their only recorded performance together in the '70s and fans are still seeking this recording out to see "who won". This is a must-have fusion recording."-AllMusic
- LabelWounded Bird
- UPC664140043527