Black Octopus
by Paul Jackson
- Type: Album
- Released: 1978
- Label: Eastworld
- Country: United States
- Community rating: 3.71/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The celebrated Headhunters bassist steps forward for a phenomenal solo outing released exclusively in Japan. 'Black Octopus' pairs his unparalleled, deeply syncopated bass grooves with sophisticated fusion arrangements and a notable guest vocal performance by Bennie Maupin.
Genres
Descriptors: uncommon-time-signatures, improvisation, funky, groove-laden, bassy, fusion, rhythmic
Tracklist
Credits
- Mari Kaneko - backing vocals
- Yuka Kamebuchi - backing vocals
- Bennie Maupin - bass clarinet, tenor saxophone
- Herbie Hancock - clavinet, piano, synthesizer [arp odyssey]
- Webster Lewis - clavinet, electric piano, organ [hammond], synthesizer [arp string], synthesizer [yamaha cs-80]
- Alphonse Mouzon - drums
- Ray Obiedo - electric guitar