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| "Fine CD reissue of Larry Coryell's second record as bandleader for Vanguard, from 1970, finding him in a decidedly heavier territory than on his 1969 debut for the label Lady Coryell, which featured the core trio of Coryell and giants Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garrison. Conversely, the group on Spaces is a who's who of some of the architects of fusion, Larry teaming up with John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, 'Count' Miroslav Vitous and Billy Cobham, and it doesn't seem like it's much of a stretch to imagine this record occupying a hallowed place near the bong in sundry 'sheds' and Berkelee dorm rooms not long after it dropped. Striking a pretty thrilling balance between hard electric bop with frequent nods to a more hard rockist type vibe, the players barely seem to come up for breath for the entire ride. Between Coryell and McLaughlin's quid pro quo guitar wars one might think that there would barely be 'space' at all for the other players, but in some ways the 'sidemen' provide some of the most peaked moments. Especially Vitous, who resorts to his bow often, provided some danky atmospheres and a couple of solos that seem to rescue the record. There are two bonus cuts here as well, and the first, an 11+ minute Larry Young tune called 'Tyrone" is pretty awesome. Corea's playing on this track is especially fine, w/ some keyboard stabs that could be baby steps towards the alien sound of Miles' most tweaked 70's work (On The Corner et al.)." - Billy Kiely |
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Larry Cooryell, John McLaughlin (guitar); Chich Corea (electric piano); Miroslav Vitous (bass); Billy Cobham (drums) |
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