Planetary Prince

by Cameron Graves

Planetary Prince cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 February 2017
  • Label: Mack Avenue Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:18:13
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut solo album from the pianist and founding member of the influential West Coast Get Down collective presents an explosive, high-energy take on modern jazz fusion. The tracking features backing performances from prominent collaborators like Kamasi Washington and Thundercat, navigating complex, rapid-fire rhythmic changes and heavy, progressive rock-inspired chord structures. The project showcases his profound technical virtuosity and deep spiritual jazz influences.

Genres

Descriptors: complex, progressive, instrumental, uncommon-time-signatures, technical

Tracklist

  1. Satania Our Solar System (8:42)
  2. Planetary Prince (8:06)
  3. El Diablo (7:28)
  4. Adam & Eve (13:38)
  5. The End of Corporatism (8:08)
  6. Andromeda (11:22)
  7. Isle of Love (10:45)
  8. The Lucifer Rebellion (9:59)

Credits

  • Larry Terszini - concept by [photo]
  • Ron Woodmansee - contractor
  • Melvin Webb - drums, bongos
  • Craig Kenoly - electric bass
  • Eric Daniels - electric piano [fender rhodes electric piano]
  • Gemi Taylor - guitar
  • Greg Poree - guitar
  • Wilton Rabb - guitar

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