Magic is a Jazz album by Billy Cobham, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 34 pressings tracked, owned by 5 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Jazz Fusion
- layered
- euphoric
- spacey
About
Of all Billy Cobham's Columbia fusion sessions, time has been the most unkind to Magic. Despite some inspired and at times awe-inspiring performances, the album is too much a product of its era, suffering from sickly sweet production, awkward vocal contributions, and ill-fitting clarinet contributions from an out of place Alvin Batiste. Strip away the viscous layers of gloss and indulgence, and Magic begins to live up to its title. Cobham's rhythmic interplay with bassist Randy Jackson and percussionists Pete Escovedo and Sheila E. is nothing short of astounding, as fierce and funky as anything in the drummer's catalog. But .
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1On A Magic Carpet Ride5:08
- A2AC/DC5:27
- A3Leaward Winds3:39
- A4Puffnstuff6:23
Side B
- B1"Anteres" The Star5:10
- B2.aMagic5:51
- B2.b(Reflections In The Clouds)6:39
- B2.c(Magic - Recapitulation)0:53
Credits
Performers
- Randy JacksonBASS
- Alvin BatisteCLARINET VOCALS
- Peter MaunuGUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Joachim KühnPIANO ELECTRIC PIANO SYNTHESIZER
- Mark SoskinPIANO SYNTHESIZER ELECTRIC PIANO
- Sheila EscovedoCONGAS
- Pete EscovedoTIMBALES VOCALS
- Billy CobhamDRUMS VOCALS
- Kathleen KaanVOCALS
5 collectors on Gatefold own this · 34 pressings tracked on Gatefold