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Crosswinds

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Crosswinds was the second album by the fusion drummer Billy Cobham and was released in 1974. In contrast to the earlier Spectrum, it contains mainly tracks at a medium and slow tempo. All of the music is by the bandleader himself. He also took the photograph on the sleeve himself; it runs across the spine from front to back.

The first side is filled by Spanish Moss, A Sound Portrait, a suite in four parts: Spanish Moss, Savannah the Serene, Storm and Flash Flood. Each part has its own soloists, including Garnett Brown, George Duke, Randy Brecker and John Abercrombie. The second side holds The Pleasant Pheasant, Heather and Crosswind. Heather later became the basis for 93 'til Infinity by Souls of Mischief.

Listening

Listening tip. In Flash Flood, listen to the solos by Randy Brecker on trumpet and John Abercrombie on guitar.

Track list

  1. 1Spanish Moss - A Sound Portrait: Spanish Moss4:11Apple Music ↗
  2. 2Spanish Moss - A Sound Portrait: Savannah the Serene5:14Apple Music ↗
  3. 3Spanish Moss - A Sound Portrait: Storm2:53Apple Music ↗
  4. 4Spanish Moss - A Sound Portrait: Flash Flood5:09Apple Music ↗
  5. 5The Pleasant Pheasant5:21Apple Music ↗
  6. 6Heather8:41Apple Music ↗
  7. 7Crosswind3:42Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗

Categories: Albums and songs