Santana are an American Latin-rock jam band from San Francisco, formed in 1966 by guitarist Carlos Santana. Their self-titled debut, released after a breakout appearance at Woodstock, fused sustained electric solos with syncopated hand percussion and thick organ layers by Gregg Rolie. Abraxas (1970) added expanded textures, drawing from Afro-Cuban rhythms and modal frameworks. The […]
Courtial was an American jazz-funk band that released the album Don’t You Think It’s Time on Pipeline Records Inc. in 1976. Members: Bill Courtial (guitar), Errol Knowles (vocals), David “Dasher” Kempton (keyboards), Ed Williams III (bass), Geoff Whyte (drums), Jose Najera (percussion) Background Courtial was a Bay Area jazz-funk group centered on guitarist Bill Courtial […]
Oneness (Silver Dreams-Golden Reality) is an album by Latin-jazz/rock guitarist Carlos Santana, released in 1979 on Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “The Chosen Hour” (0:38) A2. “Arise Awake” (2:05) A3. “Light Versus Darkness” (0:48) A4. “Jim Jeannie” (3:30) A5. “Transformation Day” (3:47) A6. “Victory” (1:09) A7. “Silver Dreams Golden Smiles” (4:09) A8. “Cry of the Wilderness” (3:10) […]
Inner Conflicts is an album by jazz-rock drummer Billy Cobham, released in 1978 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Inner Conflicts” (10:49) A2. “The Muffin Talks Back” (9:52) B1. “Nickles and Dimes” (7:21) B2. “El Barrio” (6:30) B3. “Arroyo” (4:15) Credits: Bass – John Williams Drums – Billy Cobham Guitar – John Scofield Keyboards – Dawilli Gonga […]
