Outbreak - Dennis Chambers

...drum beats. But in this Outbreak album it's different to all his others. I t was much more brass and saxophone orientated than his usual styles.
To me, I think its one of the best fusion albums. If you're into the sort of funk, jazz, fusion style of music then I'd definitely recommend buying this now.
One rack called 'Roll call' is a definite track to listen to. Dennis plays is usual powerhouse drums beats and there are great solos ...
...and lively. Dennis provides the song by using his infamous attack, consisting of complexly woven tom fills and snappy, funk-drenched rhythms.
Another track called 'Otay', Gary Willis, the fusion bassist extraordinaire leads the way using his impossibly fast lines with Scofield's sinewy plucking while Dennis's sweeping funk pulses.
So a great album, full of fast powerhouse drumming. Loud and lively fusion solos, jazzy saxophone. I'd ... more

This album, Dennis Chambers, a world class drummer plays along with some world class musicians like Scofield (guitar), Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone), Randy Brecker (trumpet), Jim Beard (Clavinet, organ, keyboards and synthesizer) and Will Lee (bass guitar).
I've seen Dennis play the drums live and normally when he's playing to a backing track or in a group he plays more drum solos and fills than grooves. But in this album he's actually laying down more grooves and holding them.
Dennis chambers typical album consists mainly of funky bass line melodies and funky upbeat drum beats. But in this Outbreak album it's different to all his others. I t was much more brass and saxophone orientated than his usual styles.
To me, I think its one of the best fusion albums. If you're into the sort of funk, jazz, fusion style of music then I'd definitely recommend buying this now.
One rack called 'Roll call' is a definite track to listen to. Dennis plays is usual powerhouse drums beats and there are great solos from the sax and the brass just sounds so up and lively. Dennis provides the song by using his infamous attack, consisting of complexly woven tom fills and snappy, funk-drenched rhythms.
Another track called 'Otay', Gary Willis, the fusion bassist extraordinaire leads the way using his impossibly fast lines with Scofield's sinewy plucking while Dennis's sweeping funk pulses.
So a great album, full of fast powerhouse drumming. Loud and lively fusion solos, jazzy saxophone. I'd call it the typical 70's-style jazz-fusion.
 

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