Cobham, Billy
Crosswinds
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1975 US reissue with Warner logo on labels. This is also a Monarch pressing. Nice listen, some run-in noise but music dominates. "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." All Music Guide - Scott Yanow