Billy Cobham's second date as a leader was one of his better sessions. Four songs (all originals by the leader/drummer) comprise "Spanish Moss -- A Sound Portrait," and, in addition,
Cobham contributed three other pieces. The selections team him with guitarist
John Abercrombie, both of
the Brecker Brothers, trombonist
Garnett Brown, keyboardist
George Duke, bassist John Williams, and Latin percussionist
Lee Pastora. In general, the melodies and the vamps are reasonably memorable.
Cobham also takes an unaccompanied drum solo on "Storm." Worth searching for by fusion collectors. ~ Scott Yanow