According to a newsletter that I received from Audiophile Imports, Return to Forever is having a reunion tour in 2008!!! Here is an excerpt from the newsletter:
FUSION UPDATE
2008 TOURS:
Return To Forever-Reunion tour (Summer 2008 w/ Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola & Lenny White)
Chick Corea/John McLaughlin Group (September-November w/ Vinnie Colaiuta, Christian McBride & Kenny Garrett)
2008 NEW RELEASES:
Richard Bona-Live DVD
Devil's Slingshot(Tony MacAlpine/Billy Sheehan/Virgil Donati)-Clinophobia
George Duke-Complete MPS CD boxset(7 cds digitally remastered)
Jon Herington-The Complete Rhyming Dictionary (reissue)
Steve Khan-The Suitcase (2 cds-amazing live 1994 performance w/ bassist Anthony Jackson & drummer Dennis Chambers)
Steve Lukather-Ever Changing Times
Steve Lukather/Toto-Falling In Between Live DVD
Pat Metheny w/ Christian McBride & Antonio Sanchez-Day Trip
Maceo Parker-Roots & Grooves (2 cd live w/Dennis Chambers, Rodney 'Skeet" Curtis & WDR Big Band)
U.K.-U.K./Danger Money/Night After Night (remastered reissues, all with bonus tracks)
Kazumi Watanabe-Mo'bop IV
Victor Wooten-Palmystery
All information contained in this fusion update is copyright 2007, mrfusion productions.
New Releases
ALLAN HOLDSWORTH * VELVET DARKNESS
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Limited Japanese reissue cd with 24 bit remastering. Originally issued in 1976 on CTI records, this cd features the smokin' rhythm section of Alphonso Johnson (bass); Alan Pasqua (keyboards); Narada Michael Walden (drums) with Mr. Holdsworth handling acoustic and electric guitars & violin.
JACO PASTORIUS * LIVE FROM THE PLAYERS CLUB
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Superb, unreleased, live performance recorded at the Players Club in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 1978 with keyboardist, Alex Darqui & drummer, Rich Franks. The track listing includes:1. Dexterity~Donna Lee, 2. Nefertiti, 3. Stella By Starlight, 4. Freedom Jazz Dance, 5. Kuru~Speak Like A Child, 6. Dolphin Dance, 7. Continuum, 8. Portrait Of Tracy~Okonkole Y Trompa~Early Slang.
ALLAN HOLDSWORTH * ALLAN HOLDSWORTH
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The REH video now available on dvd!! In this one-of-a-kind DVD, Allan performs 7 electrifying tunes with his band, which features keyboardist Steve Hunt, bassist Skuli Sverrisson, and drummer Chad Wackerman. Allan breaks down his creative use of scales and chord voicings in this video, and offers insightful suggestions as to how to go about creating your own unique sounds and the chord voicings based on his simple, yet revolutionary, concept for harmonizing scales in intervals other than traditional 3rds. See incredible close-up shots of Allan's amazing technique here, and enjoy the unique opportunity to learn from one of the all-time greats! NTSC all, Running time: 75 minutes.
ROBBEN FORD * TRUTH
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Robben Ford's latest cd, "Truth", mines a richer vein of modern blues and blues-influenced grooves that he has ever tapped before on a solo release. The cd features 8 Ford originals and several covers including Paul Simon's "One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor" with guest vocalist, Susan Tedeschi. Musicians: Robben Ford (vocals, guitars & electric piano); bassists Will Lee, Chris Chaney & Jimmy Earl; drummers Charley Drayton, Gary Novak, Toss Panos & Bernie Dresel; keyboardists Bernie Worrell, Larry Goldings, Jeff Babko & Russell Ferrante; Dave ' Woody' Woodford (saxophones); Dan Fornero (trumpet) and Siedah Garrett & Ken Stacey (background vocals).
SCOTT HENDERSON * JAZZ ROCK MASTERY
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In "Jazz Rock Mastery" Scott reveals his unique approach to improvising. You learn how to solo over major,pentatonic, melodic minor, diminished, and whole-tone scales, along with modern uses for arpeggios and triads all in the context of mellodic and rhythmic phrasing. It also nails the hard-to-teach subject of improvisational phrasing. Includes printable companion booklet. NTSC.
SCOTT MCGILL/FREAK ZOID * FREAK ZOID
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With the dissolution of McGill Manring Stevens, guitarist Scott McGill continues to explore the outer realms of rock and fusion with his new band Freak Zoid. On board is Ritchie DeCarlo on drums and assorted analog keys, Kjell Benner on bass and Dave Klosson Stick. Percy Jones is the guest bassist on one track. The music has a far more experimental quality than MMS. Freak Zoid buries its roots in improvisation resulting in a more band oriented sound than McGill's previous solo album Awareness.
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN AND THE 4TH DIMENSION * OFFICIAL BOOTLEG
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This CD-R comes in a thin sleeve jacket and is limited. A very powerful performance from McLaughlin's 2007 opening night gig in Durham, North Carolina. This 60 minute disc includes tunes both old and new and features the extraordinary rhythm section of Gary Husband (keyboards & jungle drum kit), Mark Mondesir (drums) & 23 year old bass phenom, Hadrien Feraud, who stole the show!!
YOSUKE ONUMA * BEAUTIFUL DAY
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Limited edition. Yosuke Onuma is one of Japan's premier young guitarists who is best known for his 2004 cd release "The Three Primary Colors" and 2005's debut by the Japanese fusion band "TKY". Personnel includes: Lincoln Goines (electric & acoustic bass); Steve Ferrone (drums) and Yosuke Onuma (electric & acoustic guitars, gut guitar, electric sitar). Bonus dvd (REGION 2) features live footage with fellow Japanese acoustic guitarist Kotaro Oshio.
RANDY RUNYON * ARRIVAL
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17 year old guitar sensation Randy Runyon's debut recording features guitarist Carl Filipiak, drummer, Todd Harrison and bassist Steve Zerlin. This bebop/modern jazz/blues CD features compositions by Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Thad Jones, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, Carl Filipiak and a guitar duet version of "All The Things You Are". All the turns were chosen by Randy and reflect the taste of someone way beyond his years.
AKIRA WADA/EXHIVISION * OVEREXPOSURE
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Get both of Exhivision's cds in this conbo pack and save 10.00.
JEFF BERLIN * BASS LOGIC FROM THE PLAYERS SCHOOL OF MUSIC
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Bass Legend Jeff Berlin brings his unique teaching philosophies to life on this special DVD. Known throughout the world for his one-of-a-kind bass playing, Jeff started The Players School of Music in Clearwater, Florida and immediately introduced study concepts that go against the grain of the general music education system. This is a special DVD full of educational information, live playing demonstrations, and learning philosophies, the kind of which you will find nowhere else. Jeff Berlin plays with an all-star band in the video including Pat Martino (guitar), Dennis Chambers (drums) and Richard Drexler (keyboards).
JACK BRUCE * A QUESTION OF TIME
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Originally released in 1989, this blues rock treasure is finally reissued with the bonus track "Grease the Wheels". Many guest musicians appear on this cd including: Vernon Reid, Paul Barrere, Albert Collins, Vivian Campbell, Tony Williams, Zakir Hussain, Nicky Hopkins & Steve Jordan (1 track each), Allan Holdsworth (2 tracks), Ginger Baker (2 tracks), Bernie Worrell, Jimmy Ripp, Dougie Bowne and others.
QUAGERO IMAZAWA * BASS NINJA
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The outrageous "bass ninja" Quagero Imazawa recorded live at Shibuya duo Music Exchange in Japan May 18, 2007.Bassist Imazawa sounds like a one man orchestra throughout his 11 track set, augmented on several tunes with drums and percussion played by Art Hand. Bonus features include a 4 track solo bass studio performance, a discussion of his playing style and a bass clinic (please note: discussions are in Japanese language). Quagero Imazawa: Moon MBC 6 string fretless bass "Q.I. Special", Roland GR bass synthesizer. Running time: 100 minutes. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A REGION 2 DVD, YOU MUST HAVE A MULTI-CODE PLAYER TO VIEW.
MARCO MENDOZA * LIVE FOR TOMORROW
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Debut solo release written and produced by bassist, Marco Mendoza together with former Mr. Big guitarist,Richie Kotzen. Mendoza shows his hidden vocal talent mixing different vocal styles, from the bluesy David Coverdale & Paul Rodgers to Eric Martin-esque overtones. Musically the CD offers a sincere and down to earth sound reminiscing of classic Hard Rock (with hints to AC/DC,Mr. Big, Damn Yankees, etc.) with blues and melodic rock roots. Some very special guests appear including guitarists Steve Lukather,Ted Nugent & Doug Aldrich ( 1 track each), drummers Tommy Aldridge & Brian Tichy, Steve Weingart (keyboards) while Richie Kotzen handles the bulk of guitars and duets on vocals with Marco on"I Want You".
GARY WILLIS * ACTUAL FICTION
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As a follow-up to fiercely uncompromising power trio project Slaughterhouse 3, bassist extraodinaire Gary Willis delivers a potent punch with Actual Fiction, his 3rd solo release. Joining the world-class electric bassist on this ambitious avant-groove outing is Willis's longtime bandmate in Tribal Tech, drummer Kirk Covington, along with drummer David Gomez. Willis blends remarkable chops along with an innate ability to groove hard on the low end. His playing, composing and overall concept on Actual Fiction should elevate him to a new level of appreciation among bass connoisseurs.
ALAN PASQUA * THE ANTISOCIAL CLUB
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The Antisocial Club is an exclusive club for those who recognize Alan Pasqua as keyboardist/pianist with the Tony Williams Lifetime, Allan Holdsworth, Joe Henderson, Stanley Clarke, James Moody, Sam Rivers, Shiela Jordan, Joe Williams and many others. The interaction between members of this stellar ensemble featuring Nels Cline (guitars), Scott Amendola (drums), Jimmy Haslip (bass), Alex Acuna (percussion) and newcomers Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet) and Jeff Ellwood (saxophones) is nothing short of astounding.Reminiscent of 1970's era Miles.
JORDAN RUDESS * THE ROAD HOME
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Rudess returns to his 70's roots with this fine cd of progressive cover tunes. With the help of today's leading prog talents, Rudess re-envisions Genesis' 1976 jolting gem "Dance on a Volcano; ELP's apocalyptic epic "Tarkus"; Yes' fusion-esque, Minimoog/electric piano extravaganza "Sound Chaser" and Gentle Giant's "Just the Same." As the kicker, a seamless piano medley fuses bits of "Soon",Crimson's gentle, supernatural "I Talk to the Wind", Yes' "And You and I", and Genesis' sprawling "Supper's Ready." Musicians: Neal Morse, Nick DVirgilio, Kip Winger, Steven Wilson, Jordan Rudess & Bert Baldwin (vocalists), Marco Sfogli, Ed Wynne, Ricky Garcia, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal,(guitars) & Rod Morgenstein (drums).
BERNIE WORRELL * IMPROVISCZARIO
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A modern masterpiece of instrumental music by legend Bernie Worrell. "Improvisczario" features the power trio of Bernie Worrell (pianos, keys, organs), Will Calhoun (drums, loops) & Brett Bass (bass). Special guests include: Warren Haynes (guitar, 2 tracks), and Mike Gordon (banjo, 1 track), augmented by Darryl Dixon (sax, 2 tracks).
BILL BRUFORD'S EARTHWORKS * VIDEO ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 1-THE 2000s
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This 115 minute dvd is the first in a 2 volume anthology of concert footage of Bill Bruford's Earthworks. This volume chronicles the band's progress through the 2000s. Filmed on tour in the United States in 2001, Argentina in 2002, and Germany in 2005, this dvd also includes 3 previously unrecorded tracks and marks the debut performance of bassist Laurence Cottle and pianist Gwilym Simcock with the group. 11 of the 14 tracks previously unavailable on dvd or video. Bill Bruford,drums; Patrick Clahar, tenor and soprano saxophones; Tim Garland, tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, bass clarinet; Steve Hamilton, piano; Gwilym Simcock, piano; Mark Hodgson,acoustic bass and Lawrence Cottle, electric bass. NTSC, Region 0
BILL BRUFORD'S EARTHWORKS * VIDEO ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 2-THE 1990s
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This 85 minute dvd is the second in the 2 volume anthology of concert footage of Bill Bruford's Earthworks. This volume chronicles the bands progress through the 1990s from its electronic start to its acoustic renaissance. Filmed on tour in Germany 1991, Japan 1991, and Bulgaria 1999, all 11 tracks are previously unavailable on dvd or video. Bill Bruford, acoustic and electronic drums; Django Bates, e flat 'peck' horn, keyboards; Iain Ballamy, tenor, alto and soprano saxophones; Steve Hamilton, piano; Tim Harries, acoustic and electric bass and Mark Hodgson, acoustic bass. NTSC, Region 0
BRUFORD * ROCK GOES TO COLLEGE
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This cd is the audio companion to the RGTC dvd release. This classic 42 minute concert was recorded at Oxford Polytechnic, England on March 7, 1979. Bill Bruford, drums, percussion; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jeff Berlin, bass;Dave Stewart, keyboards and Annette Peacock, vocals.
MASSIMO * NO OFFENSE
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Drummer/percussionist Massimo returns with his second release combining funk, fusion, latin and acoustic jazz. This cd has a very raw sounding quality with lots of interactive improvisation. Musicians include John Swana (E.V.I. & trumpet), Jim Ridl (acoustic & electric piano), Darryl Hall (acoustic & electric bass), Ativana N'Bacchio (percussion, 2 tracks) & Vania Taylor (vocals, 1 track).
COZY POWELL * OVER THE TOP
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2007 releases. 3 reissues from the late drummer/percussionist Cozy Powell. "Over The Top" (1979) features bassist Jack Bruce, keyboardists Don Airey & Max Middleton and guitarists Bernie Marsden, Gary Moore & Dave Clempson. "Tilt" (1981) features bassists Chris Glen, Neil Murray & Jack Bruce, keyboardists John Cook, Don Airey & David Sancious, guitarists Kirby, Bernie Marsden, Gary Moore & Jeff Beck, Mel Collins, sax and vocalist Elmer Gantry & Frank Aiello. "Octopuss" (1983) features bassist Colin Hodgkinson, keyboardists Jon Lord & Don Airey, guitarists Mel Galley & Gary Moore among others.
COZY POWELL * TILT
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2007 releases. 3 reissues from the late drummer/percussionist Cozy Powell. "Over The Top" (1979) features bassist Jack Bruce, keyboardists Don Airey & Max Middleton and guitarists Bernie Marsden, Gary Moore & Dave Clempson. "Tilt" (1981) features bassists Chris Glen, Neil Murray & Jack Bruce, keyboardists John Cook, Don Airey & David Sancious, guitarists Kirby, Bernie Marsden, Gary Moore & Jeff Beck, Mel Collins, sax and vocalist Elmer Gantry & Frank Aiello. "Octopuss" (1983) features bassist Colin Hodgkinson, keyboardists Jon Lord & Don Airey, guitarists Mel Galley & Gary Moore among others.
COZY POWELL * OCTOPUSS
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2007 releases. 3 reissues from the late drummer/percussionist Cozy Powell. "Over The Top" (1979) features bassist Jack Bruce, keyboardists Don Airey & Max Middleton and guitarists Bernie Marsden, Gary Moore & Dave Clempson. "Tilt" (1981) features bassists Chris Glen, Neil Murray & Jack Bruce, keyboardists John Cook, Don Airey & David Sancious, guitarists Kirby, Bernie Marsden, Gary Moore & Jeff Beck, Mel Collins, sax and vocalist Elmer Gantry & Frank Aiello. "Octopuss" (1983) features bassist Colin Hodgkinson, keyboardists Jon Lord & Don Airey, guitarists Mel Galley & Gary Moore among others.
CHAD SMITH AND JOHN BLACKWELL * DRUMMER'S NIGHT IN BOSTON
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Recorded live from the Berklee Performance Center on October 14, 2005, this dvd features incredible live performances and exclusive interviews. Special guests include: Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez, Simon Kirke and Eguie Castrillo. This DVD documents a remarkable one-night-only performance by five of the biggest names in the drum world, as they play live onstage, both solo and together in a show-stopping finale. You'll experience up close: the amazing handwork of former Prince drummer John Blackwell; the heavy-yet-tasty "band approach" playing by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers; classic rock icon Simon Kirke; and the fiery, polyryhthmic, jaw-dropping ensemble playing of drummer's drummer Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez and percussionist Eguie Castillo.NTSC, all regions. Running time: 91 minutes.
LIQUID TRIO EXPERIMENT * SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
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This cd represents unreleased jams recorded during sessions for Liquid Tension Experiment 2 in 1998. What you have here is as live and raw as it gets. No overdubs, no editing, no mixing. Just 3 guys, their instruments and their spontaneous imaginations feeding off each other. Musicians: Tony Levin (bass), Mike Portnoy (drums) & Jordan Rudess (keyboards).
MIKE MAINIERI * LOVE PLAY
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1977 recording reissued with 24 bit remastering. Mike Mainieri (vibes, synthesizers), Steve Gadd (drums), Rick Marotta (drums), David Spinozza (guitar), John Tropea (guitar), Warren Bernhardt (keyboards), Michael Brecker (saxophone), David Sanborn (saxophone), Tony Levin (bass) & Arthur Jenkins (conga).
MIKE MAINIERI/ARISTA ALLSTARS * BLUE MONTREUX
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1978 live recording from Montreux, reissued with 24 bit remastering. Mike Mainieri (vibes, percussion), Michael Brecker (saxophone), Randy Brecker (trumpet), Larry Coryell (guitar), Steve Khan (guitar), Tony Levin (bass), Steve Jordan (drums) & Warren Bernhardt (keyboards).
MIKE MAINIERI/ARISTA ALLSTARS * BLUE MONTREUX II
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1978 live recording from Montreux, reissued with 24 bit remastering. Same personnel as Blue Montreux I with additional bassist Eddie Gomez.
STAN WHITAKER/FRANK WYATT * PEDAL GIANT ANIMALS
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Frank and Stan are, of course, two of the main creative forces from one of the greatest prog bands Happy The Man.This cd features Stan on guitars, bass & vocals, Frank on keyboards, sax, flute, Peter Princiotto on bass & Chris Mack on drums & percussion. Musically there's a little bit of everything here, from lush, symphonic prog rock numbers, to lite fusion, some quirky rock pieces & a touch of bombast, providing plenty of variety for the listener. Fans of Happy The Man, Genesis, Peter Gabriel & Pat Metheny will not be disapppointed.
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