Billy Cobham - Spectrum - Blu-Ray Audio Disc

2025

Billy Cobham is one of the greatest jazz-fusion drummers from the last decades. Shortly after he left the band Mahavishnu Orchestra he released his debut solo album Spectrum. Influenced by the music of Miles Davis he combines elements from the jazz with rock and psychedelia. From the subtle parts to the more aggressive moments, it's an album in which Cobham shows his identity to the public. The music quartet recorded some lengthy pieces, out of which "Stratus" is the absolute masterpiece. The funky grooves and effective guitar melodies blend together very well and the jazz comes alive in the outstanding drum play by Cobham. "Quadrant 4" is another great track in which the music erupts and the synergy between the musicians can be felt.

Transferred From The Original Half-Inch Four-Channel Masters Blu-ray With 192/24 Resolution Quadraphonic And Hi-Res Stereo Mixes - Legendary fusion drummer Billy Cobham stepped onto the scene with his groundbreaking efforts with Miles Davis and the Mahavishnu Orchestra before breaking into his solo career with SPECTRUM. The staple Jazz Fusion album was recorded at the infamous Electric Lady Studio, where tracks like "Stratus," "Red Baron," and "Le Lis" were crafted in one to two takes. Side artists include Tommy Bolin, John Tropea on guitar, Jan Hammer on keyboards, and Lee Sklar on bass. -

Quadraphonic sound, or 4.0 surround sound, utilizes four audio channels connected to four speakers positioned at the corners of a listening space. The multi-tracked audio is mixed dimensional, immersing the listener in an expansive soundscape.