Billy Cobham – Shabazz

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Shabazz is a live album by drummer Billy Cobham. It was recorded in Switzerland and England during July 1974, and was released on LP in 1975 by Atlantic Records. On the album, Cobham is joined by saxophonist Michael Brecker, trumpeter Randy Brecker, trombonist Glenn Ferris, guitarist John Abercrombie, keyboardist Milcho Leviev, and bassist Alex Blake.

Track listing:
All compositions by Billy Cobham.

“Shabazz” – 13:48
“Taurian Matador (Revised)” – 5:28
“Red Baron (Revised)” – 6:37
“Tenth Pinn” – 14:00

“Taurian Matador” was recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland, on July 4, 1974. Remaining tracks were recorded at the Rainbow Theatre, London, England, on July 13, 1974.

Personnel:
Billy Cobham – percussion
Michael Brecker – saxophone
Randy Brecker – trumpet
Glenn Ferris – trombone
John Abercrombie – guitar
Milcho Leviev – keyboards
Alex Blake – bass

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Released: 1975
Recorded: July 4 and 13, 1974
Venue: Montreux Jazz Festival (Montreux)
Rainbow Theatre (London)
Length: 39:57
Label: Atlantic Records
SD 18139
Producer: Ken Scott and Billy Cobham