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Dreams

RELEASE
1970
LABEL
Legacy
GENRES
Jazz, Post-Bop, Crossover Jazz, Fusion

Album Review

Although Dreams is a legendary pioneer jazz-rock group that included such young players as trumpeter Randy Brecker, guitarist John Abercrombie, drummer Billy Cobham and the 19-year old tenor Michael Brecker, its music has dated very badly. This CD reissue finds solos being de-emphasized in favor of erratic and often unlistenable vocals. While trombonist Barry Rogers had a feeling for jazz, the remainder of the group (singer Edward Vernon, keyboardist-guitarist-vocalist Jeff Kent and bassist-vocalist Doug Lubahn) weighs down the recording with mundane pop sensibilities. Only a spirited "New York" and the 14-minute "Dream Suite" allow the horns a chance to blow a bit and even there the results are quite forgettable and disappointing.
Scott Yanow, Rovi

Track Listing

  1. Devil Lady
  2. 15 Miles to Provo
  3. The Maryanne
  4. Holli Be Home
  5. Dream Suite
  6. New York