A masterpiece that effortlessly transcends genre boundaries and expands the possibilities of the bass instrument.
This album is an explosion of the unique style of Jamaladeen Takuma, an electric bass innovator who boldly blends free jazz and funk.
Their sound, which combined the improvisational qualities of jazz, the physicality of funk, and the experimental spirit of art rock, stood out even in the crossover scene of the time. Rather than being sophisticated, their appeal lay in their raw, aggressive energy.
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A:
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1)
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Sunk In The Funk
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2)
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Rhythm Box
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3)
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From Me To You
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4)
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Animated Creation
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B:
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1)
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The Bird Of Paradise
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2)
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Show Stopper
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3)
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Tacuma Song
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4)
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From The Land Of Sand
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5)
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Sophisticated Us
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Engineer - Bruce Weeden
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Arranged By - Jamaaladeen Tacuma
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Electric Bass - Jamaaladeen Tacuma (A1 to A4)
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Producer - Jamaaladeen Tacuma
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Written-By - Jamaaladeen Tacuma (A1 to B2, B4, B5)
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Written-By - Ornette Coleman (B3)
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Mixed By - David Baker
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Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
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Lacquer Cut By - RL
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Engineer [Assistant] - Gary King (2)
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Alto Saxophone, Clarinet [Metal] - James R. Watkins
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Drums - Anthony McClary (A1 to A4)
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Executive-Producer - Jonathan F.P. Rose
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Electric Guitar - Rick Iannacone (A1 to A4)
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Percussion, Percussion [Electric] - Ron Howerton (A1 to A4)
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Engineer - Phil Nicollo
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Engineer [Assistant] - Joe Nicollo
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Design [Album] - Peter Corriston
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Photography By - Brian Hagiwara
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Ensemble - Jamaal (2) (A1 to A4)
