Billy Cobham ‎– Crosswinds

Colourful and refined album. Respectful drummer who joined many great bands in the past, finally introduced in 1973 his first effort Spectrum. Year later also one beauty. Perfect album from drummer cannot be only the stormy bing-bang record like evidence of his skills or amount of cymbals. Cobham had in one concert nineteen microphones! But as well very frigile, melodic, dreaming music full of art like Heather with beautiful Brecker solo. Or the remerkable jazz-rock Crosswind which is too short, pity. To my mind one of the best album from 1974 across genres. Also one of the few with almost identical cover from Eastern Europe. The sound has energy and clarity, despite regular flat taste so typical from Supraphon. Easily recommended.

Now I might be imagining this but I think this cut of 'Heather' is louder when compared with the other UK pressing.

The labels are printed on the wrong sides of the record on my copy, sounds great though so no complaints

This was a flea market find, didn't expect too much. Wow there parts of this album that are up there with the best. Deft complex funky rhythms, astonishing sax and top notch production had me zoned!
If you are into your fusion this has to be an essential album to own. 10 out of 10 Mr Cobham.

One of THE most successful "Jazz-Rock" records and one of the best. The sound is great, you find some of the tightest and most gifted musicians joining forces and showcasing their abilities. The good thing about this LP is that the compositions are great, fine arrangements, many time and mood changes. Great electric guitar by John Abercrombie, George Duke from the Mothers of Invention on keyboards, John williams on bass + the powerhouse Billy Cobham on drums - what a melting pot of energy ! The Brecker Brothers add their horns to a few tunes. If you wonder what this fad was all about this is the numero uno LP to check out !