Friday 18 September 2009

Billy Cobham - Warning (1985)

01.Mozaik
02.Red And Yellow Cabriolet
03.Slow Body Poppin'
04.Unknown Jeromes
05.The Dancer
06.Stratus
07.Come Join Me
08.Go For It!.

Billy Cobham - drums
Baron Browne - bass
Dean Brown - guitar
Gerry Etkins - keyboards
Sa Davis - percussion.

This was one of the earliest entries in the GRP catalog. It's a keyboard-dominated session, and definitely has a commercial sound to it. There are, however, enough drumming calisthenics to satisfy the intended audience. Cobham's band is not as exciting or as distinguishable as those from his days in the '70s, but the personnel is certainly adequate for the music being played. In particular, "Slow Body Poppin'" contains a fine Larry Carlton-influenced solo by Dean Brown. The remake of "Stratus" was interesting, but does not do the original justice. This is recommended mostly for the Cobham faithful. ~ Robert Taylor, All Music Guide.

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