Billy Cobham Power Play

What a difference a day or two makes. At first I was ready to throw Billy Cobham Power Play out the window. I found the jazz tunes tiresome after a few minutes. Not the least bit relaxing. I was all set to give it a thumbs down.

However I played the CD again a few days later, and behold - I liked it!  Released in 1986, the jazz music is described as post bop and fusion, Cobham takes his drumming talent and drives a steady, interesting beat. So on the second time I listened to the CD, I enjoyed the beat and the music it wraps around. Who knows how I will feel about the music if I listen to it one more time. But I know Jim would have enjoyed this CD.

Titles on the album include:

• Times of My Life
• Zanzibar Breeze
• Radio Active
• A Light Shines in Your Eyes
• Summit Afrique
• The Foundation ("Isisekelo Zulu")
• Dance of The Blue Men / The Nomads
• The Debate ("Indaba")
• The Conflict ("Ingxabano")
• The Little One ("Omncane")
• The Promise... Unity ("Isithembiso... Umanyano")
• Desiccated Coconuts
• Tinseltown
• Schmagofatz

I almost wish there were some vocals to go with some of these wonderful names.  Listen to the master drummer here.