Early 1970s jazz-funk, from a little-known guitarist who uses wah-wah pedal and post-psychedelic textures on an instrumental album that carries echoes of both early Funkadelic on tracks like "Either Or," and the Mahavishnu Orchestra's more pastoral moments on the lyrical "Beautiful Things." Eddie Fisher's fresh approach avoids both rock and jazz clich�s in a compelling, bluesy style that's augmented by period-sounding electric piano and linear, BITCHES BREW-era Miles Davis-style arrangements.
Digitally remastered edition of an album that was recorded and originally released on the Chess affiliated label Cadet. Not to be confused with the singer/actor, Eddie Fisher's distinctive sound, soulful approach and mastery of the wah-wah pedal never brought him stardom, but over the years they have earned him a devoted underground following. Rescued from undeserved obscurity, the original LP is a rare gem, this album is an unsung masterpiece of guitar funk.
Eddie Fisher (Guitar): Eddie Fisher ; Richard Nedler (violin); James Matthews (piano); Raymold Eldridge Jr. (bass guitar); Johnny "Tub" Johnson (drums); Christina Fisher (tambourine).
Personnel: Eddie Fisher (whistling, guitar); James Matthew (piano); Johnny Lee "Jaimoe" Johnson (drums).
Audio Remixer: Malcolm Chisholm.
Recording information: Archway Studios, St. Louis, MO (1970).
Photographer: Bob Moore & His Orchestra.
Arranger: Eddie Fisher .
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the 1st LP
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