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.
9 TRACKS:
1)
Sunk In The Funk
2)
Rhythm Box
3)
From Me To You
4)
Animated Creation
5)
The Bird Of Paradise
6)
Show Stopper
7)
Tacuma Song
8)
From The Land Of Sand
9)
Sophisticated Us
Engineer [Assistant] - Joe Nicollo
Engineer - Bruce Weeden
Engineer - Bruce Weeden (7)
Engineer - Phil Nicollo
Arranged By - Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Electric Bass - Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Producer - Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Written-By - Jamaaladeen Tacuma (A1 to B2, B4, B5)
Arranged By - Jamaaladeen Tacuma (1 to 4)
Electric Bass - Jamaaladeen Tacuma (1 to 4)
Producer - Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Written-By - Ornette Coleman (B3)
Mixed By - David Baker
Mixed By - David Baker
Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
Engineer [Assistant] - Gary King (2)
Engineer [Assistant] - Gary King (2) (1 to 6, 8, 9)
Alto Saxophone, Clarinet [Metal] - James R. Watkins
Alto Saxophone, Clarinet [Metal] - James R. Watkins
Drums - Anthony McClary (A1 to A4)
Drums - Anthony McClary (1 to 4)
Executive-Producer - Jonathan F. P. Rose
Executive-Producer - Jonathan F.P. Rose
Electric Guitar - Rick Iannacone (A1 to A4)
Electric Guitar - Rick Iannacone (1 to 4)
Percussion, Percussion [Electric] - Ron Howerton (A1 to A4)
Percussion, Percussion [Electric Percussion] - Ron Howerton (1 to 4)
