Instant Death

by Eddie Harris

Instant Death cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 12 April 1972
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:04
  • Community rating: 3.72/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Utilizing his pioneering varitone saxophone alongside an array of electric instrumentation, 'Instant Death' is a relentless, highly energetic foray into jazz-funk. The compositions are firmly rooted in deep, rhythmic soul-jazz pockets while maintaining the sophisticated harmonic language of post-bop. The album underscores his reputation as an irrepressible innovator willing to embrace modern technology and heavy grooves.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, instrumental, funky, saxophone, fusion, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Instant Death (5:38)
  2. A Little Wes (7:26)
  3. Zambezi Dance (4:07)
  4. Summer's on Its Way (7:40)
  5. Nightcap (5:05)
  6. Superfluous (3:17)
  7. Tampion (2:48)

Credits

  • Rufus Reid - bass, electric bass, written-by
  • Henry Gibson - congas [conga drums], talking drum [african talking drums], written-by
  • Billy James - drums, kalimba [kilimba], written-by
  • Ronald Muldrow - electric guitar, written-by
  • Muhal Richard Abrams - electric piano, whistle [african whistle], written-by
  • George Piros - lacquer cut by

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