That's the name of Alex Skolnick Trio's first recording. For those you who don't know Alex Skolnick, he was the guitarist in Testament during The Legacy/The New Order era. This on the other hand is a total guitar driven jazz/funk record! It'd be a shame not to mention the amazing rhythm section, which completes the trio. I guess, this could well be an introductory jazz lesson for most newbies (and I am one). Its interesting to see a metalhead, who has played in one of the thrash monsters play jazz. We also get to hear an amazingly funky jazz rendition of the great War Pigs (by Sabbath, you dumbass!) and also a beautiful version of Dream On (Aero-fuckin-Smith :) The other songs could also be renditions of other artists, but I'm not familiar with them. Give these guys a try!
Apart from Goodbye to Romance, I've been listening to Usfret (by Trilok Gurtu) atleast a couple of times daily. This is the first time I've heard Gurtu's work and man, its just out of this world. This is a funk meets indian classical meets jazz album. Shobha Gurtu's hindustani vocals are intense. There are lots of awesome intstrumental interludes, lots of jams with saxophones, guitars, bass, tabla, drums, flute etc. So, those of you who want to take a break from teh hedbanging can go ahead and listen to these bands.
An other band that has been blowing my mind is Mahavishnu Orchestra.. but more on them later. Until then, meh.
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amazing shit man .. its not jus for taking a break .. this can be ur kinda music ... lovable shit ... free form music totally rules as it captures the emotions of the musician very very vividly. thts somethign to look for in any music ... in plain words .. there is soul in this kinda music :)
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