Fusion Top Soul CD

Impossible to find jazz/soul/funk monster by Fusi?n, issued in Chile in 1975 by ALBA (ALD-041)-a fulsome combination of funk, electric jazz, and soul, with Latin roots. Bassist Enrique Luna had lived and studied art in New York, and knew first-hand the last, avant-garde years of John Coltrane, and Miles Davis' mutation from hard bop trendsetter into an electric jazz pioneer; Matias Pizarro had appeared on the scene in the mid-60s as a young pianist of outstanding technical ability and advanced ideas. Together they formed a band around a core of Peruvian musicians, with soloists including David Estnovich (tenor sax) and Lautaro Rosas (guitar), plus a rhythm trio of Mario Lecaros (electric piano, former Village Trio), and Orlando Avenda?o (drums), with guest appearances by trumpeter Daniel Lencina, and young percussionist Santiago Salas (Santa y su gente). Censorship during the Chilean military regime meant heavy restrictions on artists. Thus the Fusi?n album was pressed in a very limited quantity, and never legally re-issued-until now! Comes with a bi-lingual booklet which explores the story of Fusi?n in the context of the rich Chilean rock music scene. LP edition in 2014!

1. Thank You 2:40 2. Dedos 4:16 3. Balada de Matias 5:13 4. Mambiadito 3:19 5. Way Back Home 3:30 6. Pulseras 1:34 7. You Are the Sunshine of My Life 3:10 8. Lamentacion 4:40 9. Para Toda la Gente 3:28 10. Dee Blooz 2:55