Added: Aug 19, 2008
From: Calicard
Duration: 5:48
Michel Colombier (May 23, 1939 — November 14, 2004), was a French composer, songwriter, arranger, and conductor.In Japan, he became known as "Fusion-sama", and has been referred to as the "Godfather of French Fusion." Colombier's music is best described as part classical, part jazz, part visual sonics . . . but always full of beauty. He continued to inspire and influence other artists throughout his long and vast career. During the course of his career, Colombier worked with an extremely diversified array of artists, including the Beach Boys, Supertramp, Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, Roberta Flack, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis, Neil Diamond, Herbie Hancock, Earth Wind and Fire, Joni Mitchell, David Sanborn, Branford Marsalis, Bobby McFerrin, Jaco Pastorius and Madonna. The lineup for this track includes:Jaco Pastorius - BassLarry Carlton - GuitarAirto Moreira - PercussionHerbie Hancock - Fender RhodesMichael Brecker - SaxMichael Colombier - Fender Rhodes
Channel: Music
Tags: airto brecker colombier france funk fusion hancock herbie jaco jazz michael
Rating: 4.58 (12 ratings) Views: 1906' favoriteCount='19 Comments: 18
Calicard Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - The Funk is International chochief! :]
rockjohnson80 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - This is cool right here. Listen to those horns reminds me of EWF a little bit.
magirecords2004 Says:
Aug 21, 2008 - I love it!So,underrated.
Calicard Says:
Aug 21, 2008 - Glad you dig this rock. They do sound like EWF a little.
craig19721972 Says:
Aug 23, 2008 - Wow !!!!!!!! Totally blown away!! That would be one hell of live show with thoses cats!!! Jaco just smokes the groove,Carlton too is just killing the solo and what about Brecker and Hancock!!! So incrediable playing by everyone. Sad to see 3 of them gone into the next world. Thank you so much for this wonderful posting. I just love hearing these rare tracks of Jaco!!!
Calicard Says:
Aug 23, 2008 - I feel your excitement craig! I post a more from this album. They really cook! Thanks for the comment. Cali.
gullotineswordz Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - Amazing
Calicard Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - The lineup of musicians is unbelievable! Do you think the beat diggers could do something with this piece?
Emeraldjazzlady Says:
Sep 2, 2008 - I have this album. It's awesome!!! I love it! Michel Colombier was brilliant. Thanks for posting. GOD BLESS YOU.
gullotineswordz Says:
Sep 25, 2008 - i think that the beat diggers could really do something with this track especially Madlib
psyne000 Says:
Oct 25, 2008 - Oh my God, i haven't heard this for years...classic, my friend Tristan maillot, the great french jazz drummer turned me onto this album back in the late 80's....c'est Superb.
jysofly Says:
Oct 26, 2008 - i have been on your channel 4 bout 2 hour now and you have turned me on to so much music that i have never heared. im just 27 year old producer i never really sample but i do take heed to what i hear i will take something from your channel thank you so must
Calicard Says:
Oct 26, 2008 - I hope you enjoyed your visit to the channel jysofly. If the music inspires you as much as it has me over the years, well, that's why I post. Thanks!
rar6178 Says:
Nov 17, 2008 - never heard of him thanks too you i just did
Calicard Says:
Nov 17, 2008 - Cats like this were coming from another angle but it flowed together. That's why I did his music.
tbcass Says:
Nov 23, 2008 - What an incredible lineup of musicians on this track!!!
arlen72 Says:
Nov 29, 2008 - This is the man !!!!!!!!!
chochief Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - very nice.strait to favs.thanks for tha post calicard