A Funky Thide of Sings

by Billy Cobham

Overview

After a string of successful solo efforts, Billy Cobham began to slip into mediocrity beginning with this recording, originally released in 1975. While elements of funk were always a part of his band's sound, it was now the primary focus. "Panhandler" stands out as the session's most memorable composition, while Milcho Leviev contributes nicely on "Moody Modes." Cobham fans will want to seek this out for the extended drum solo "A Funky Kind of Thing," which stands as one of the most original drum solos he ever recorded. Of particular interest here is the presence of John Scofield, who had replaced John Abercrombie. Not up to the standards of its predecessors, but a worthy purchase. ~ Robert Taylor

Product Details

Release Date:	03/23/1999
Label:	Import
UPC:	0075678076626
Rank:	247325

Tracks

1. Panhandler
2. Sorcery
3. Funky Thide Of Sings
4. Thinking Of You
5. Some Skunk Funk
6. Light At The End Of The Tunnel
7. Funky Kind Of Thing
8. Moody Modes

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Billy Cobham   Primary Artist,Drums,Percussion,Synthesizer
Rebop Kwaku Baah   Guest Artist,Congas
Walt Fowler   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Michael Brecker   Guest Artist,Horn,Saxophone,Sax (Tenor)
Larry Schneider   Guest Artist,Saxophone
Randy Brecker   Guest Artist,Trumpet,Horn
John Scofield   Guest Artist,Guitar
Glenn Ferris   Trombone
Milcho Leviev   Keyboards
Tom Malone   Piccolo,Trombone
Alex Blake   Bass
Tom "Bones" Malone   Trombone,Piccolo

Technical Credits

Jimmy Douglass   Engineer,Remix Engineer
Randy Brecker   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Alex Blake   Composer,Lyricist,Arranger
Billy Cobham   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Photography
Milcho Leviev   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Mark Meyerson   Producer
Mark Fellows   Engineer
Jim Marshall   Photography
Gene Paul   Mastering
Keith Jarrett   Composer