Kevin Eubanks: Spiritalk 2 Revelations (1995)

Two years after releasing the original Spiritalk, Kevin Eubanks reunites the same group of musicians for another collection of organic fusion compositions. Drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith, regardless of what one might think of him in general, simply smokes in situations like this. He is absolutely unchained, playing with the energy (and seemingly the limbs) of two or more men. Smith and Eubanks interact like McLaughlin and Cobham, or Morse and Morgenstein.

Tracklist:
01. Faith 7:06
02. Like The Wind 5:08
03. Whispers Of Life 6:31
04. Revelations 7:29
05. Earth 2:42
06. Sun 4:25
07. Moon 1:47
08. Being 7:52
09. Passing 7:08
Personnel:
Kevin Eubanks - guitar
Kent Jordan - alto flute
Dave Holland - bass
Robin Eubanks - trombone
Gerald Moore - guitar
Marvin Smith - drums
Gene Jackson - drums
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Dave Holland Quintet: Seeds of Time (1985)

Dave Holland is perpetually recognized as one of postbop's most agile bassists, able to sprint on his strings like a fleet guitarist. Seeds of Time catches Holland in some deliriously spry moments--on his own "Homecoming," trombonist Julian Priester's "Celebration," and alto saxophonist Steve Coleman's free-wheeling, rumbling "Gridlock (Opus 8)." Holland's band here ranks among his best, with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith joining Coleman, Priester, and Holland. The compositions are a mix of free-bop heads kicking off into tumbling solos, razor-sharp Coleman runs on alto, and passages of unbridled lyricism from Wheeler. "Smitty" Smith's drumming kicks things up considerably, whether on the midtempo roil of "Homecoming" or on fellow drummer and composer Doug Hammond's lovely "Perspicuity" and "World Protection Blues." Recorded in 1985, this was the second album of Holland's then-new quintet with Wheeler, Priester, and Coleman (their first was the equally excellent Jumpin' In), and Seeds of Time is overflowing with their discovery of each other's vast talents. A thrilling display, indeed. --Andrew Bartlett

Tracklist:

01 - Uhren
02 - Homecoming
03 - Perspicuity
04 - Celebration
05 - World Protection Blues
06 - Gridlock (Opus 8)
07 - Walk-a-way
08 - The Good Doctor
09 - Double Vision

Personnel:

Dave Holland - bass
Kenny Wheeler - trumpet
Marvin "Smitty" Smith - Drums, Percussion
Steve Coleman - alto sax
Julian Priester - trombone

Seeds Of Time

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