Billy Cobham - Spectrum (Gate) [180 Gram] John McLaughlin the pair built an album

the pair built an album that feels both diaristic and cinematic: raw experience refracted through sharp

A decade after it's release

we've pressed up red and white 'candy cane' platters and put 'em inside a comely gatefold jacket

creating one of the album's loveliest tunes

Billy Cobham - Spectrum (Gate) [180 Gram] John McLaughlin the pair built an albumOn his aptly titled 1973 solo debut, Spectrum, Billy Cobham revealed his interest and aptitude for the rock, jazz and funk genres. Cobham's impressive list of collaborators here include keyboardist Jan Hammer, guitarist Tommy Bolin, electric bassist Lee Sklar and Ray Barretto on congas. Cobham was fresh off his success with the Mahavishnu Orchestra when he recorded Spectrum. The guitar licks from Bolin (Zephyr, James Gang, Deep Purple), who overdosed